Racial Demographics & Diversity
Racial Diversity
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%
|
Gender Demographics & Diversity
Gender Diversity
There are 1% more female students than male students enrolled at McMurry University with a gender ratio of 50% women to 50% men. 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 |
50%
|
| Women |
50%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
544
|
| Women |
550
|
Geographic Diversity
Geographic Diversity
McMurry University serves a very low number of students outside of Texas, with 97 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
97%
|
| Out of State |
2%
|
| Foreign |
0%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
Economic Diversity
Median Household Income
60% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
Undergrad Student Population
Enrollment
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 17.2% |
| Part time Undergrads | 9.5% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=226587 IPEDS survey data for McMurry University.