McMurry University Tops 3,000 students, Achieves Record Enrollment for Second Consecutive Year

McMurry University is proud to announce it has reached a record enrollment for the second consecutive year with 3,183 students, a 25% increase over last year's enrollment mark. Additionally, McMurry welcomed its largest new incoming freshman cohort in 16 years. The 2024 incoming cohort represents the second largest freshman class in the institution's 101-year history and third consecutive cohort increase.

"Our continued historic growth is proof of the value students and their families place on higher educationand the McMurry experience,"saidUniversity President Dr. Sandra S. Harper. "From our Dual Credit Academy to full-time campus programs, McMurry is giving students exciting opportunities to grow into the future leaders of their fields and communities. We are also pleased that the construction of our new apartments also assisted in our residential growth. Housing in both the residence halls and apartments are at 100 percent capacity."

Full-time enrollment grew 5 percent, driven by the large incoming freshmen cohort, increases in new transfer students, and continued strong retention.

McMurry's success extends beyond its main campus. Launched in 2022, McMurry's Dual Credit Academy (DCA) offers high school students an affordable head start on their college education. This year, DCA enrollment grew by 38 percent, with students from over 125 partner high schools across the state participating.

"This past May, our first DCA students earned their associate's degree and walked the stage at graduation," Vice President for Enrollment Management Dr. Grant Greenwood said. "With over 20 courses, college credit opportunities, a scholarship to McMurry, and the chance to earn an associate's degree, these students have a range of options to advance their education and achieve their goals."

Dr. Harper will preside over her final ConvocationatMcMurry on September 19, 2024, at 11 a.m. in Radford auditorium, and Geoff Haney, dean of the Johnson School of Business, will be the guest speaker. The McMurry University Convocation coincides with the beginning of classes 101 years ago.

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