A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at McMurry University are mainly White with a sizeable Hispanic population. The school has high racial diversity. 48% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
52%
|
| Black |
18%
|
| Hispanic |
25%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
1%
|
| International |
1%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 12% more male students than female students enrolled at McMurry University with a gender ratio of 53% men to 47% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, McMurry University has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
53%
|
| Women |
47%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
654
|
| Women |
583
|
McMurry University serves a very low number of students outside of Texas, with 96 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
96%
|
| Out of State |
3%
|
| Foreign |
1%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
57% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 17.2% |
| Part time Undergrads | 9.5% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=226587 IPEDS survey data for McMurry University.