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MacMurray can be found in Jacksonville, Illinois (a town not particularly near any major cities). One of the defining characteristics of the school is its status as a United Methodist school. MacMurray is a private, not-for-profit institution. The Bachelor's degree is the highest degree at the school.
MacMurray offers a wide range of choices in programs of study. The most common majors at the school are in family and social work, therapy and counseling, and security and law enforcement.
MacMurray does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. Only 25% of students scored 430 or lower in 2005 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at the school centered around 490 to 590, but ranged both higher and lower.
A tenure system is one way MacMurray works to keep a high-quality staff.
In 2005, 699 students were enrolled in the school.
A lot of students at MacMurray attend part-time. The school has a residential or campus feel. Student dorms or apartments are common at MacMurray. The school student athletes compete in Illini-Badger Intercollegiate Football Conference and St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference competitions.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"MacMurray College is a career-directed college of liberal arts committed to preparing graduates for satisfying and productive professional careers, effective leadership, and enriched lives of continuing learning, achievement, and service. Beyond outstanding preparation in specific fields of specialization, the MacMurray experience transforms studentsÆ lives through recognized excellence in the teaching of critical thinking, exemplary skills in communication, and the pivotal ideas and ethical insights that have shaped human civilizations. This transformation extends beyond the classroom to the many laboratories of learning and leadership in our studentsÆ chosen fields and in conscious integration of studentsÆ intellectual and extracurricular lives on campus. Inspired and informed by our shared heritage with The United Methodist Church, we at MacMurray educate within a strong sense of community distinguished by individual attention and authentic caring. MacMurray College strives to be a regionally prominent and nationally recognized institution of higher education with particular distinction in the preparation of leaders within education, the professions, business, human services, and public service. MacMurray will be--in substance and perception--an institutional leader in preserving and adapting the best of the liberal arts tradition in education to the personal, economic, societal, and global needs of the 21st century."
More complete details are provided below.
MacMurray College
447 E. College Ave
Jacksonville, IL 62650-2590
General Phone: (217) 479-7000
Admissions Phone: (217) 479-7056
Financial Aid Phone: (217) 479-7041
http://www.mac.edu
MacMurray awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 26 | physical education teaching, education of hearing impaired, elementary school teaching, education, special ed, music teaching |
| Liberal Arts | 15 | history, sign language translation, English, political science, Spanish language, liberal arts and sciences |
| Family And Social Work | 14 | social work |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 13 | criminal justice and administration |
| Therapy And Counseling | 12 | psychology |
| Business And Management | 11 | business management, accounting, marketing, MIS |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 11 | registered nursing |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 6 | sports and fitness management |
| Science | 4 | biology, physics courses, physics, chemistry |
| Fine Arts | 2 | fine arts |
| Religion And Philosophy | 2 | religion, philosophy and religious studies, philosophy |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 1 | computer science |
| Mathematics | 1 | mathematics |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 1 | drama |
| Music | 1 | music |
| Media | 0 | journalism |
| Engineering | 0 | various engineering courses |
Number of programs and degrees for MacMurray in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 115 | 35 |
| Associate's degree | 5 | 3 |
In 2005, MacMurray had a total enrollment of 699 students (664 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 48% |
| Women | 52% |
| Full-Time | 88% |
| Part-Time | 12% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 82% |
| Black | 11% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 31% |
| 20-21 | 32% |
| 22-24 | 21% |
| 25-29 | 6% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Illinois | 82% |
| Missouri | 6% |
| Indiana | 4% |
| Ohio | 2% |
| Mississippi | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Idaho | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Kansas | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| California | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 66 % |
MacMurray offers campus housing for 582 of its 664 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Jacksonville, Illinois for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,421 | 806 | 57% | 186 | 23% |
| Men | 712 | 381 | 54% | 90 | 24% |
| Women | 709 | 425 | 60% | 96 | 23% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 430 | 710 |
| SAT Math | 490 | 590 |
| ACT Verbal | 16 | 22 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 23 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 22 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 8% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 94% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (217) 479-7056
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 15,250 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 15,250 |
| Room and board | $ 5,814 |
| Room charge | $ 2,652 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,162 |
| Books and supplies | $ 875 |
| Other expenses | $ 900 |
Financial Aid:
MacMurray participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 171700)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (217) 479-7041
MacMurray has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 12 | 10 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 3 | 5 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 2 | 7 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 3 | $47,913 | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 6 | $44,033 | 3 | $42,325 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 4 | $40,618 | 6 | $40,526 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 3 | $34,767 | 6 | $36,882 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 6 | $30,613 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 14 | $41,133 | 21 | $36,910 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Illini-Badger Intercollegiate Football Conference |
| Basketball | St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
| Track | St. Louis Intercollegiate Athletic Conference |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Education, General
Education/Teaching Individuals - Hearing Impairments
Elementary Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Sign Language Interpretation and Translation
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
Physics, Other
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets MacMurray Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
United Methodist affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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