MacMurray College (Mac)
MacMurray College can be found in Jacksonville, IL, a nonprofit private college which focuses on only a select few programs offered. Mac has only around 500 enrolled students, which allows them to offer smaller classes.
Students can report either the SAT Exam or ACT scores at this school. A score between 750 to 1010 on the SAT exam, or 19 to 22 on the ACT exam is among the 25th - 75th percentile range among admitted students. Based on sampled GPA data collected and applied, it is estimated that the Mac average GPA range for accepted students is around 2.98 - 3.14. This school has an acceptance rate of about 75% with 16% of applicants choosing to continue on and enroll. You can get more information from the admissions office website at mac.edu.
Overall Mac Acceptance Rate - Fall 2013
The overall acceptance rate for MacMurray College was reported as 74.9% in Fall 2013 with over 1,030 applications submitted to Mac. Both in state and out of state applicants are included in these figures. We do not have data on transfer acceptance rates currently.
Accepted Applicants Profile
- Mac ACT Scores: 19 - 22
- Mac Average GPA: 2.98 - 3.14
How Hard Is It to Get into MacMurray College?
Applicant Selectivity: Medium
The applicant selectivity of Mac is about average, as determined by collecting standardized test scores e.g. ACT/SAT and high school average GPA ranges of students who were granted admissions from previous years.
Historical Trend and Acceptance Rate 2019 Projection
The historical trend chart shows acceptance rates from the previous years, from which we have projected the acceptance rate for the 2019-2020 school year. The overall acceptance rate trend for Mac has been on an upward trend when compared to previous years.
Acceptance Rate By Year
- 2009-2010: 59.1%
- 2010-2011: 77.2%
- 2011-2012: 70.7%
- 2012-2013: 66.4%
- 2013-2014: 74.9%
- Projected Mac Acceptance Rate 2019-2020: 71.1%
How Does Mac Compare?
The acceptance rate for Mac is thirty-five percent higher than the national average of all colleges which is around 55.5%.
Nearby Similar College Acceptance Rates
| School | Acceptance Rate |
|---|---|
| Blackburn College | 68.0% |
| Culver-Stockton College | 59.3% |
| Eureka College | 67.8% |
| Iowa Wesleyan College | 60.1% |
| Stephens College | 67.6% |
Admissions Rates & Enrollment Rates - Details
General Recommendations & Requirements for Admissions
- High School GPA Scores are Required
- High School Class Rankings are Recommended
- School Records are Required
- College Prep Classes are Recommended
- Standardized Test Scores (SAT,ACT,...) are Required
- TOEFL Exam (Foreign Language Students) are Required
Number of Applicants, Percent Accepted, and Enrolled Students (Fall 2013)
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 1,027 | 61.2% | 38.8% |
| Admitted | 769 | 58.6% | 41.4% |
| Enrolled | 120 | 45.8% | 54.2% |
Average ACT/SAT Scores of Applicants to Mac (Fall 2013)
| ACT® | Score Range |
|---|---|
| English | 18 - 23 |
| Math | 18 - 22 |
| Composite Score | 19 - 22 |
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