Methodist university in Abilene offering 45 majors and pre-professional programs with a 13:1 student-to-faculty ratio.
McMurry University offers 45 majors across fine arts, humanities, social and natural sciences, education, business, and religion. The university provides nine pre-professional programs including nursing, dentistry, medicine, pharmacy, veterinary, and law. Graduate programs include M.S. in AI in Business and M.S. in Healthcare Administration. The institution maintains a 13:1 student-to-faculty ratio with 91% of faculty holding terminal degrees, and is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
The 40-acre urban campus in Abilene hosts 20 intercollegiate sports teams competing as the War Hawks. Fifty-three percent of students live on campus, and 75% participate in at least one extracurricular activity. The university offers Greek life, student organizations, religious and spiritual life programming, and residence life services. McMurry is designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution and provides support through TRIO Student Support Services and the War Hawk Success Center.
McMurry is test-optional and evaluates applicants holistically based on high school GPA (recalculated on weighted 4.0 scale), entrance exam scores (optional), and extracurricular activities. The university welcomes first-time freshmen, transfer students, military students, international students, and dual credit students. In fall 2023, 98% of freshmen received some financial aid. The Dual Credit Academy offers over 20 online courses at $200–$300 per course with stackable $1,000 scholarships for successful completers.
McMurry's nursing program achieved a 100% NCLEX-RN pass rate for first-time test takers in 2025. The university emphasizes career preparation through hands-on learning, study abroad opportunities, and veteran education benefits. Notable alumni include U.S. attorney Sarah Weddington (Roe v. Wade), political scientist V.O. Key Jr., federal judge Jorge Antonio Solis, and NFL players including Dick Compton, Ernie Park, and Brad Rowland.