| General information: |
(217) 479-7000 |
| Website: |
www.mac.edu |
| Type: |
Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above |
| Awards offered: |
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
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| Campus setting: |
Town Distant |
| Campus housing: |
Yes |
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General information:
| Admissions: |
http://www.mac.edu/admission/index.asp |
| Financial Aid: |
http://www.mac.edu/financial/financial_default.asp |
| Apply Online: |
http://www.mac.edu/admission/apply_online.asp |
| Mission Statement: |
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 students' 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 students' chosen fields and in conscious integration of students' 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. |
| Special Learning Opportunities: |
Study abroad
Teacher certification
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| Student Services: |
Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
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| Credits Accepted: |
Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
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| Carnegie Classification: |
Baccalaureate Colleges--Diverse Fields |
| Religious Affiliation: |
United Methodist |
| Other Characteristics: |
None |
| OPE ID: |
00171700 |
Estimated student expenses (before aid):
Undergraduate academic year prices
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Detailed expenses |
2008-2009 |
2007-2008 |
2006-2007 |
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Tuition and fees |
$17,450 |
$16,850 |
$15,830 |
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Books and supplies |
$1,000 |
$1,000 |
$900 |
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Living arrangement |
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On campus |
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Room and board |
$7,290 |
$6,395 |
$5,998 |
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Other |
$1,960 |
$1,000 |
$900 |
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Off campus |
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Room and board |
$5,900 |
$7,500 |
$7,200 |
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Other |
$5,650 |
$2,800 |
$1,400 |
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Off campus with family |
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Other |
$3,060 |
$2,800 |
$1,400 |
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Total expenses |
2008-2009 |
2007-2008 |
2006-2007 |
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On campus |
$27,700 |
$25,245 |
$23,628 |
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Off campus |
$30,000 |
$28,150 |
$25,330 |
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Off campus with family |
$21,510 |
$20,650 |
$18,130 |
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Financial aid:
Full-time, first-time degree/certificate-seeking students
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Enrollment:
Fall 2007:
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Total enrollment |
692 |
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Undergraduate enrollment |
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Graduate enrollment |
692 |
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Age data are reported for Fall 2007. |
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Admissions:
Undergraduate admissions:
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TOTAL |
MALE |
FEMALE |
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Number of applicants: |
860 |
548 |
312 |
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Percent admitted: |
50% |
47% |
54% |
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Percent admitted who enrolled: |
21% |
20% |
23% |
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Admissions Considerations |
Required |
Recommended |
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Secondary school GPA |
X |
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Secondary school rank |
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X |
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Secondary school record |
X |
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Completion of college-prepatory program |
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X |
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Admission test scores |
X |
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TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) |
X |
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Test Scores (enrolled first-time students):
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Students submitting scores |
NUMBER |
PERCENT |
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SAT |
6 |
6% |
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ACT |
85 |
96% |
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Test Scores |
25th Percentile* |
75th Percentile** |
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SAT Critical Reading |
370 |
470 |
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SAT Math |
430 |
500 |
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SAT Writing |
340 |
430 |
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ACT Composite |
17 |
23 |
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ACT English |
17 |
22 |
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ACT Math |
17 |
24 |
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Notes:
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* 25% of students scored at or below |
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** 25% of students scored above |
Programs/majors
Completions 2007-2008:
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Program |
Bachelor |
Associate |
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Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies. |
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American/United States Studies/Civilization |
- |
- |
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Category total |
- |
- |
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Communication, journalism, and related programs. |
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Journalism |
- |
- |
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Category total |
- |
- |
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Computer and information sciences and support services. |
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Computer Science |
1 |
- |
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Category total |
1 |
- |
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Education. |
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Education, General |
7 |
- |
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Special Education and Teaching, General |
8 |
- |
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Education/Teaching Individuals |
12 |
- |
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Elementary Education and Teaching |
5 |
- |
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Music Teacher Education |
- |
- |
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Physical Education Teaching and Coaching |
5 |
- |
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Category total |
37 |
- |
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Engineering. |
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Engineering, Other |
- |
- |
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Category total |
- |
- |
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Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics. |
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Spanish Language and Literature |
1 |
- |
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Sign Language Interpretation and Translation |
7 |
2 |
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Category total |
8 |
2 |
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English language and literature/letters. |
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English Language and Literature, General |
4 |
- |
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Category total |
4 |
- |
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Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities. |
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Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies |
- |
- |
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Category total |
- |
- |
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Biological and biomedical sciences. |
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Biology/Biological Sciences, General |
6 |
- |
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Category total |
6 |
- |
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Mathematics and statistics. |
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Mathematics, General |
- |
- |
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Category total |
- |
- |
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Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies. |
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Sport and Fitness Administration/Management |
3 |
- |
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Category total |
3 |
- |
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Philosophy and religious studies. |
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Philosophy |
- |
- |
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Religion/Religious Studies |
- |
- |
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Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other |
- |
- |
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Category total |
- |
- |
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Physical sciences. |
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Chemistry, General |
- |
- |
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Physics, General |
1 |
- |
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Physics, Other |
- |
- |
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Category total |
1 |
- |
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Psychology. |
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Psychology, General |
6 |
- |
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Category total |
6 |
- |
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Security and protective services. |
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Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration |
14 |
3 |
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Category total |
14 |
3 |
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Public administration and social service professions. |
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Social Work |
8 |
- |
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Category total |
8 |
- |
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Social sciences. |
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Political Science and Government, General |
- |
- |
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Category total |
- |
- |
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Visual and performing arts. |
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Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General |
- |
- |
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Fine/Studio Arts, General |
2 |
- |
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Music, General |
- |
- |
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Category total |
2 |
- |
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Health professions and related clinical sciences. |
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Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) |
18 |
- |
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Category total |
18 |
- |
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Business, management, marketing, and related support services. |
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Business Administration and Management, General |
8 |
- |
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Accounting |
3 |
- |
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Management Information Systems, General |
- |
- |
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Marketing/Marketing Management, General |
- |
- |
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Category total |
11 |
- |
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History |
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History, General |
7 |
- |
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Category total |
7 |
- |
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Grand total |
126 |
5 |
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Data shown are for first majors |
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(-) Program is not offered at this award level |
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