MacMurray College

447 E. College
Jacksonville, IL 62650
http://www.mac.edu

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Overview
TypePrivate institution
Year Founded1846
Religious AffiliationMethodist
Undergrad Students699
Endowment5,709,158
Application DeadlineRolling
Application FeeN/A
SelectivitySelective
Application DeadlineRolling
Tuition15,825
Room/Board5,998
Services
Associated FirmsPublic School Systems
Campus Safety24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, student patrols, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
Career Servicesco-op education, on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training
MuseumsPercy Julian Chemistry Building MacMurray Hall Science Building Putnam Center for the Arts William H. Springer Center for Music The Education Complex
Basic Servicesnonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance
MuseumsPercy Julian Chemistry Building MacMurray Hall Science Building Putnam Center for the Arts William H. Springer Center for Music The Education Complex
Periodical Subs130
# of Books1,817,284
Graduate Job Placement Statistics
within 6 months26%
within one yearN/A
within two yearsN/A
Campus Life
Students in fraternities9%
Students in sororities15%
Campus Size60 acres
College housing offeredYes
Students in college housing54%
College housing typescoed dorms (90%), women's dorms (10%)
Popular Events Student Recitals, plays, and art openings
Nearest AirportSt. Louis (100), Springfield (28)
Nearest TrainSpringfield (30)
Army ROTCNot offered
Navy ROTCNot offered
Extracurricular
Students activitieschoral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, music ensembles, student government, student newspaper, yearbook
Number of Organizations32
# of fraternities2
# of sororities1
Students in fraternities9%
Students in sororities15%
Student Papers(Appears as submitted by school) The Bagpipe (weekly)
Honor SocietiesMortar Board
Religious Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Holy Fools, Baccus, Newman Club
International Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) SOMOS - Spanish Club
Other Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Student Ambassadors