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McPherson College

McPherson, KS

McPherson College, founded in 1887, is a private, church-affiliated, liberal arts college. Its 23-acre campus is located in McPherson, 60 miles north of Wichita.

Tuition & Fees

$31,154

$31,154

not including room and board

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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing
600-699
12%
500-599
60%
400-499
28%
600-699
8%
500-599
52%
400-499
40%
composite english math
30-36
2%
24-29
24%
18-23
50%
12-17
24%
30-36
3%
24-29
14%
18-23
53%
12-17
30%
30-36
6%
24-29
11%
18-23
80%
12-17
3%
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undergraduateRatios

68%

male

32%

female

1

teacher

13

students

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Selective

52%

acceptance rate

Accepted 993
Declined + 913
Total Received 1,906
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Private (nonprofit)

797

undergraduate students

29

graduate students

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Social Sciences
  2. Business
  3. Education
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Codes

SAT 6404
ACT 1440

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School Facts

McPherson College, founded in 1887, is a private, church-affiliated, liberal arts college. Its 23-acre campus is located in McPherson, 60 miles north of Wichita.

Public/private Private (nonprofit)
Campus Enrollment 826
Established in 1887
Coeducational Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College
Religious affiliation Church of the Brethren
Accredited by •  HLC Higher Learning Commission
•  NCATE (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education)

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McPherson, KS

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

McPherson College
1600 East Euclid
McPherson, KS 67460

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
70%
Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
80%
Percent of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
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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%
SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing
600-699
12%
500-599
60%
400-499
28%
600-699
8%
500-599
52%
400-499
40%
composite english math
30-36
2%
24-29
24%
18-23
50%
12-17
24%
30-36
3%
24-29
14%
18-23
53%
12-17
30%
30-36
6%
24-29
11%
18-23
80%
12-17
3%

Admissions Facts

Application fee
Common application accepted no
Application deadline February 1 (priority deadline)
School has early decision program no
School has early action program no
Admissions interview
(required or recommended)		 Recommended
SAT/ACT requirements SAT Subject Tests Recommended
SAT or ACT Required of some

Selective

52%

acceptance rate

Accepted 993
Declined + 913
Total Received 1,906

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Standardized test scores

Important

Character/ personal qualities
Class rank
Secondary school record
Volunteer Work

Considered

Alumni/ae relationship
Extracurricular activities
Particular talent/ability
Recommendations
Work Experience

Not Considered

Essay
Geographical residence
Interview
Minority affiliation
Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency

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Admissions Contact

Sydney Doster
Assistant Director of Admissions
P: 620 242-0400
F: 620 241-8443
admissions@mcpherson.edu

Financial Aid

86%

Of students' needs
were fully met

$27,170

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $30,191
Room $4,446
Board $5,083
Additional fees $963
Books & supplies $1,420
Total $42,103
Average Financial Aid - $27,170
Total with Avg. Aid $14,933

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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Required Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA

Institution's own financial aid form

Financial Aid Office

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

Financial Aid Officer

Sara Brubaker
Director of Financial Aid
brubakes@mcpherson.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
baseball
basketball
cheerleading
cross-country
football
soccer
softball
tennis
track and field (indoor)
track and field (outdoor)
volleyball

Intramural/Recreational Sports

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

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Athletic Directors

Andrew Ehling (men's)
Athletic Director
email

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Athletic conference memberships
NAIA, Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference
Mascot
Bulldogs
School colors
cardinal and white

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Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Art
Biochemistry
Biology
Business Administration
Chemistry
Communications
Education
Elementary Education
English
Environmental Stewardship
Health Science
History
Mathematics
Music
Philosophy/Religion
Physical Education/Health
Psychology
Sociology
Spanish
Special Education
Technology/Automotive Restoration
Theatre Arts
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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

826

total students

46%

in-state

54%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

96%

797
students

Female
32%
259

Male
68%
538

4%

29
students

Female
86%
25

Male
14%
4

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

94%

753
students

Female
32%
235

Male
68%
518

6%

44
students

Female
55%
24

Male
45%
20

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Student Break-down

< 1%
Nonresident aliens
14%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
17%
Hispanic/Latino
53%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
5%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Admissions

44%

Transfer applicants accepted

46%

Applicants accepted who enroll

Transfer Requirements

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

Transfer Application Deadlines

Fall: rolling

Spring: rolling

Transfer Credits

Maximum transfered

64

semester hours

Minimum transfers must complete

64

semester hours

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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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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

International Student Contact

Sarah Brubaker
Director of Financial Aid/Admissions Operations
620 242-0413
brubakes@mcpherson.edu

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