447 East College Avenue
Jacksonville, IL 62650

Founded in 1846 as a Methodist school for women, MacMurray College has grown to become a co-ed institution offering a strong liberal arts education and career-focused degree programs. In addition to preparing students for rewarding careers, MacMurray College's dedicated faculty and administration also encourage students to become life-long learners, studying not just for their professional goals, but for personal and spiritual goals as well.

This offers dozens of undergraduate majors in the following areas of study: art, biology, business and accounting, sport management, chemistry, criminal justice, education and teacher preparation, English, theatre, history, political science, liberal studies, modern language, nursing, philosophy and religion, psychology, and social work. The liberal arts experience at MacMurray College is focused on developing writing, speaking, and critical thinking skills that will serve as the backbone of whatever career path students choose to pursue.

Grounded in the Methodist tradition, but welcoming to all learners, MacMurray College works to provide students with an intimate and supportive campus environment in which they can learn and grow.

Quick Facts:

There are close to 650 students enrolled at MacMurray College.

MacMurray College is known as Illinois' "safest and friendliest college."

There is a 12 to 1 student/faculty ratio at MacMurray College.

This Illinois college has an average of 16 students per class.

Nearly all students enrolled at MacMurray College receive some form of financial aid, with 75% of students receiving full support.

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