McPherson College

McPherson, KS

McPherson College

McPherson, KS

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Tuition & Fees

$38,924

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
573
25th
468
75th
553
25th
468
75th
22
25th
16
75th
22
25th
16
75th
24
25th
17
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undergraduateRatios

67%

male

33%

female

13

students

1

faculty

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Admit Rate

83%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,013
Declined 196
Total Received 1,209
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Enrollment

788

undergraduate students

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Location

School Facts

Founded in 1887, McPherson College is a private Christian liberal arts college that is known for its strong academics, its commitment to service, and its beautiful campus. It is located on a 23-acre campus in McPherson, Kansas—60 miles from Wichita.

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Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 788
Established in 1887
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Church of the Brethren

Social Media

23-acre campus in McPherson (population: 13,201), 60 miles from Wichita. Served by bus; major airport serves Wichita; train serves Hutchinson (25 miles).

  • Campus Setting: Small town

McPherson College
1600 East Euclid
McPherson, KS
67460

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
70%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
80%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
no
Alcohol is not permitted on campus to students of legal age
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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
7%
Top 1/4
21%
Top 1/2
59%
Bottom 1/2
41%
Bottom 1/4
11%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

75th
573
25th
468
75th
553
25th
468
75th
22
25th
16
75th
22
25th
16
75th
24
25th
17

Admissions Facts

Application fee $0
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Recommended
Common application accepted Yes
Application deadline (priority deadline) February 1
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required of some

Admit Rate

83%

acceptance rate

Accepted 1,013
Declined 196
Total Received 1,209

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School GPA
Secondary School Record
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)

Neither required nor recommended

Completion of college-preparatory program
Formal demonstration of competencies
Recommendations
Secondary School Rank

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Career
  • Military
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Reading
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Talking books
  • Tutors
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Financial Aid

100%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$22,602

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $35,162
Housing $4,166
Food $5,389
Additional fees $3,762
Books & supplies $1,420
Total $49,899
Average Financial Aid - $22,602
Total with Avg. Aid $27,297

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $1,234,849
State $287,268
Institutional $33,400
Other external
Total $1,555,517

Non-need-based

Federal
State
Institutional $12,258,001
Other external $118,107
Total $12,376,108
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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 800 365-7402, extension 1270
F: 620 241-8443
admiss@mcpherson.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
All track combined yes yes
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Football yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Tennis yes yes
Volleyball yes

Intramural/Recreational Sports

badminton, baseball, basketball, flag football, pickleball, ultimate Frisbee

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
NAIA, Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Art Teacher Education yes
Art/Art Studies, General yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes
Chemistry, General yes
Criminology yes
Curriculum and Instruction yes
Developmental and Child Psychology yes
Digital Arts yes
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
English/Language Arts Teacher Education yes
Fine/Studio Arts, General yes
Graphic Design yes
Health/Health Care Administration/Management yes
History Teacher Education yes
History, General yes
Information Technology yes
Mathematics, General yes
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians, Other yes
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other yes
Music Performance, General yes
Music, General yes
Musical Theatre yes
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other yes
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Psychology, General yes
Sociology, General yes
Spanish Language and Literature yes
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management yes
Sports Studies yes
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General yes
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Most Popular Majors

  1. Social Sciences
  2. Business
  3. Education

Programs Offered

  • Certificate programs
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Self-designed majors

Cooperative Education Programs

  • Art
  • Business
  • Computer Science
  • Education
  • Health Professions
  • Humanities
  • Natural Science
  • Social/Behavioral Science
  • Technologies
  • Other

Pre-professional Programs

  • Other
  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-optometry
  • Pre-pharmacy
  • Pre-veterinary science

788

total students

27%

in-state

73%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

100%

788
students

Female
33%
258

Male
67%
530

Not reported

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

99%

781
students

Female
33%
255

Male
67%
526

1%

7
students

Female
43%
3

Male
57%
4

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Student Break-down

6%
Nonresident aliens
12%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
4%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
16%
Hispanic/Latino
51%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
5%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
1%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

50

Transfer applicants enrolled

6%

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.00
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Not Required/Recommended
High school transcript Required of All
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Recommended of All
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Not Required/Recommended

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: rolling

Spring: rolling

Transfer Credits

Maximum transferred

64

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

64

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 15
Countries most often represented Australia
Brazil
Canada
Germany
Spain
The United Kingdom
Special services offered for international applicants Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation
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