McMurry University Acceptance Rate
Abilene, Texas · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 4,836
- Admitted
- 2,788
- Yield
- 11.4%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, McMurry University's acceptance rate has fallen from 61.4% in 2014–15 to 57.7% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 1,031 to 4,836 (+369%) over that period.
Its 57.7% rate makes McMurry University more selective than about 78% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 65 tracked Texas schools, it is more selective than about 77%.
McMurry University has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 11.4% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 1,031 | 633 | 61.4% | 208 |
| 2015–16 | 1,378 | 735 | 53.3% | 297 |
| 2016–17 | 1,884 | 905 | 48% | 284 |
| 2017–18 | 1,843 | 799 | 43.4% | 246 |
| 2018–19 | 1,826 | 753 | 41.2% | 221 |
| 2019–20 | 2,116 | 962 | 45.5% | 259 |
| 2020–21 | 1,798 | 852 | 47.4% | 227 |
| 2021–22 | 1,372 | 1,075 | 78.4% | 302 |
| 2022–23 | 2,345 | 1,325 | 56.5% | 276 |
| 2023–24 | 4,836 | 2,788 | 57.7% | 318 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 2,572 | 1,509 | 58.7% |
| Men | 2,264 | 1,279 | 56.5% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 500–580 | 13% |
| SAT Math | 510–590 | |
| ACT Composite | 18–25 | 5% |
How McMurry University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is McMurry University's acceptance rate?
McMurry University's acceptance rate is 57.7% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (2,788 admitted of 4,836 applicants).
Is McMurry University test optional?
McMurry University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to McMurry University?
McMurry University received 4,836 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 2,788.
What SAT score do you need for McMurry University?
Admitted students at McMurry University typically scored 500–580 on SAT Reading/Writing and 510–590 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is McMurry University getting harder to get into?
McMurry University has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 61.4% in 2014–15 to 57.7% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://mcm.edu/.