Is McMurry University Worth It?
Abilene, TX · Midsize city · 1,176 students · Data: College Scorecard, June 2026 release
McMurry University is a Baccalaureate College located in midsize city in Abilene, TX. It enrolls approximately 1,176 students. The acceptance rate is 57%, making it moderately selective. 44% of students finish within 6 years (150% of normal time) — mediocre — worth asking why. Median earnings of $48,779 vs. $27,000 in median debt means median debt equals about 7 months of gross pay (estimate).
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Source: FIRE 2027 College Free Speech Rankings (student survey fielded 2026 by College Pulse)
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⚠️ At this debt load, median debt equals ~7 months of full gross earnings (estimate).
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