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MacMurray College

MacMurray College
447 E. College
Jacksonville, IL 62650

Official telephone: (217) 479-7000
Toll-free telephone: (800) 252-7485
Fax number: (217) 291-0702
Website: www.mac.edu
Screen last updated on: January 2009
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
Semester/term begin dates: in late August and late January.
Calendar system: semester system (two terms comprise academic year)
Month(s) in which new student orientation is held: Orientation for new students held between May and August.
Number and length of summer sessions: One summer session of six weeks.

ACADEMIC EXPERIENCE
Majors with the highest enrollment: psychology, criminal justice, nursing
Majors with the lowest enrollment: French, mathematics, accounting
Average freshman GPA: 2.25 on a 4.0 scale
Percent of full-time freshman students who returned for sophomore year: 67%
Student:Faculty ratio: 12:1
Total faculty: 32 men, 47 women
Full-time faculty: 17 men, 27 women
Part-time faculty: 13 men, 22 women
Graduation rate: 35% within six years

REQUIRED UNDERGRADUATE CURRICULUM
General education/core curriculum is required: yes
Minor requirements: not required for graduation
Physical education is required: no
There are religious requirements for graduation: no
Minimum GPA required to graduate: 2.5

PROGRAMS OFFERED
Special programs offered:
double majors, dual degrees, independent study, pass/fail grading option, internships
Minors and other miscellaneous programs offered:
Minors offered in all majors and in chemistry and political science.
Preprofessional programs offered:
pre-law, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-dentistry, pre-theology, Pre-Physical Therapy, Pre-Art Therapy
Education certifications:
elementary, middle/junior high, secondary, special education
Graduate schools/programs are offered: no
Qualified undergraduates may take graduate-level classes: no
Army ROTC: not offered
Navy ROTC: not offered
Air Force ROTC: not offered

LIST OF MAJORS
Associate's Degrees

  • Business
  • Criminal Justice
Bachelor's Degrees

  • Accountancy
  • Art
  • Biology
  • Business Administration
  • Criminal Justice
  • Deaf Studies/Teacher Education
  • Drama
  • Elementary Education
  • English
  • History
  • Interpreter Training
  • Learning Disabilities/Social/Emotional Disorders
  • Liberal Studies
  • Nursing
  • Philosophy
  • Physical Education
  • Political Science
  • Psychology
  • Religion
  • Social Work
  • Spanish
  • Special Education
  • Sports Management

ADVANCED CREDIT/PLACEMENT
Credit placement options:
  • credit for CEEB Advanced Placement (scores of 3 or higher)
  • credit for CLEP general
  • credit for CLEP subject
  • placement for school's own challenge exams
  • credit for relevant military experience
  • credit for international baccalaureate