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McPherson College

McPherson College is a small, private institution located in McPherson, ks. Founded in 1887, McPherson College offers undergraduate degrees in 39 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics N/A
undergraduates 812 undergraduates
cost $33,536 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into McPherson College? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 65.9%
SAT score average 1026
ACT score average 21
Average high school GPA 3.4
Application fee N/A
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Key deadlines

June
30
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01
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! McPherson College is known for one of its top majors: Business Administration, Management and Operations. Their student-faculty ratio is 13:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
13 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management
Engineering and Technology
Health and Medical Professions
Education and Teaching
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Other

Popular majors

Business Administration, Management and Operations
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Biology, General
Design and Applied Arts

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $33,536
Additional expenses
Room & board $9,918
Books & supplies $1,420
Other expenses $3,674
Cost of attendance* $48,548
Average financial aid package $31,661
Estimated cost $16,887 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $33,536
Additional expenses
Room & board $9,918
Books & supplies $1,420
Other expenses $3,674
Cost of attendance* $48,548
Average financial aid package $31,661
Estimated cost $16,887 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? McPherson College has a total undergraduate enrollment of 812, with gender binary students split 68% male and 32% female.

Total enrollment

788

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
50%
African American %
12%
Hispanic American %
16%
Asian %
2%
Native American %
4%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
1%
Unknown %
15%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At McPherson College, students love their Student Activities Board. Freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 1600 E. Euclid, McPherson, KS 67460-1402
phone 800-365-7402
address www.mcpherson.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Student activities board

Student government association

Cars club

Business club

Multicultural student association

clubs
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Athletics

NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsNo
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about McPherson College to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is McPherson College?

McPherson College is located in McPherson, ks.

What is the acceptance rate at McPherson College? 

The acceptance rate for McPherson College is 66%.

What’s the average GPA for McPherson College?

The average high school GPA for McPherson College students was 3.4.

How much does it cost for 4 years at McPherson College?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at McPherson College including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $194,192.

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