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- School Code: 359100
- Phone: (254) 299-8622
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ACCEPTANCE RATE
45.46%FINANCIAL AID RATE
98%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
11:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
4FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$15,933Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Business Administration Degree
The business administration program at McMurry University prepares students for careers in education, government, private business and retail. The program focuses on planning, organizing, directing, and controlling the functions and processes of a firm or organization. Program courses include: management theory, humor resources management and behavior, accounting and other quantitative methods, purchasing and logistics, organization and production, marketing, and business decision-making. Get more details below including other Texas colleges that offer business administration degrees.
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McMurry University
Also known as McMurray University
1400 College Dr, Waco, TX
McMurry University is a nonprofit private college that has a fair number of majors and degree programs available for students to choose from. The school is located in Abilene, TX, in a predominantly urban area. The school's United Methodist affiliation is one of its defining characteristics and plays an important role within the school's curriculum. McMurray University has a yearly student enrollment of around 1,400.
A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:
- Education
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Psychology
- Social Sciences
- Recreation And Fitness Studies
Students applying for admission are usually required to submit an application, school records, test scores and any requested personal statements, which will then be reviewed by the admissions staff. Students may provide either the ACT or SAT scores to be considered for admissions at McMurray University. A score within the range of 830 to 1050 on the SAT, or 17 to 23 for the ACT is usually submitted among admitted students. 61% of those who apply are admitted to McMurray University, of which 43 percent choose to enroll. More information on admissions can be found at mcm.edu.
The cost of tuition is around $24,000, but may change per year. Students are encouraged to visit the school's price of attendance calculator to better estimate their cost of attending McMurray University. Housing may be available for students who wish to live on-campus for around a cost of $3,800 per year. Students at this school may be eligible for aid which is usually grants and loans.
The mascot for McMurry University is the "Indians", and they participate in intercollegiate athletic programs through oversight by the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include:
- Baseball (NCAA Division III)
- Basketball (NCAA Division III)
- Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
Students may visit the McMurry University website to see a complete list of areas of study, admissions information, and more.
Students Enrolled in the Business Administration Program
Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. McMurry University offers a bachelor's degree program in business administration.
Students by Gender (2019)
Graduates | |
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Male | 5 |
Female | 2 |
Students by Race (2019)
Graduates | |
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White | 6 |
Non Resident Alien | 1 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.
Career Options for Graduates
Students who have completed the Business Administration program at McMurray University, have entered into some of these more popular career paths listed below:Chief Executives
Description
Determine and formulate policies and provide overall direction of companies or private and public sector organizations within guidelines set up by a board of directors or similar governing body. Plan, direct, or coordinate operational activities at the highest level of management with the help of subordinate executives and staff managers.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, chief executives employment is expected to shrink at a rate of -1.2% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- Waco, TX
- Total Employment: 60
- Average Hourly Rate: $73.27
- Average Annual Salary: $152410
General and Operations Managers
Description
Plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of public or private sector organizations. Duties and responsibilities include formulating policies, managing daily operations, and planning the use of materials and human resources, but are too diverse and general in nature to be classified in any one functional area of management or administration, such as personnel, purchasing, or administrative services.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, general and operations managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 7.1% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- Waco, TX
- Total Employment: 1
- Average Hourly Rate: $50.05
- Average Annual Salary: $104100
Sales Managers
Description
Plan, direct, or coordinate the actual distribution or movement of a product or service to the customer. Coordinate sales distribution by establishing sales territories, quotas, and goals and establish training programs for sales representatives. Analyze sales statistics gathered by staff to determine sales potential and inventory requirements and monitor the preferences of customers.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, sales managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 5.1% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- Waco, TX
- Total Employment: 140
- Average Hourly Rate: $70.34
- Average Annual Salary: $146310
Administrative Services Managers
Description
Plan, direct, or coordinate one or more administrative services of an organization, such as records and information management, mail distribution, facilities planning and maintenance, custodial operations, and other office support services.
Career Outlook & Projections (
)
According to the BLS, administrative services managers employment is expected to grow at a rate of 8.2% from 2014 to 2024
Salary & Wages
- Waco, TX
- Total Employment: 220
- Average Hourly Rate: $46.64
- Average Annual Salary: $97000
Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may give an overview of the students McMurry University accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, McMurry University may offer services like:- Online course work available
- Remedial courses
- Counseling assistance
- Work study style employment
- Assistance to find work
Intercollegiate Athletics
McMurry University is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division III with football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (American Southwest Conference)
- Basketball (American Southwest Conference)
- Track and Field (American Southwest Conference)
- Football (American Southwest Conference)
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Volleyball