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McPherson College campus

🇺🇸 USA · Kansas

McPherson College

  • Private
  • Rural
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
76.8%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹35,04,603Out-of-state
Students
872Undergraduates
Students per teacher
16Student to faculty

About

McPherson College is a private college associated with the Church of the Brethren and located in McPherson, Kansas, United States. It was chartered in 1887 and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Admissions planning estimate

76.8% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 41.8%–99%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 83.79%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 83.8% (1,013/1,209; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

77 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 1,846
Offered a place 1,417
Enrolled 318

22.4% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite960-1200
4001600
ACT composite18-23
136

What a year costs

₹47,18,016 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹35,04,603
  • Housing₹10,80,030
  • Books & supplies₹1,33,383
Sticker price ₹47,18,016
After aid (average) ₹24,83,656

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹35,04,603
Out-of-state ₹35,04,603

Average aid awarded: ₹7,15,198 a year.

Outcomes and support

65.2%
Retention
33.9%
Graduation
75%
Get financial aid
74%
From out of state

One teacher for every 16 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 52.4%
Hispanic 14.5%
African American 13.5%
Unknown 7.8%
Native American 3.3%
Asian 2%
Multiracial 0.3%
Pacific Islander 0.2%

2 programmes

  • Master's
  • Bachelor's

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Accounting and Related Servicesbachelor
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biologybachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Communication and Media Studiesbachelor
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalbachelor
Criminologybachelor
Design and Applied Artsbachelor
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraftbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Finance and Financial Management Servicesbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesbachelor
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, Generalbachelor
Historybachelor
Human Services, Generalbachelor
Industrial Production Technologies/Techniciansbachelor
Marketingbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Techniciansbachelor
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Otherbachelor
Musicbachelor
Natural Resources Conservation and Researchbachelor
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Otherbachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communicationbachelor
Radio, Television, and Digital Communicationbachelor
Research and Experimental Psychologybachelor
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Sociologybachelor
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasbachelor
Visual and Performing Arts, Generalbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate76.76%
Total Applicants1846
Admitted Applicants1417
Enrolled Applicants318
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementConsidered if submitted
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementConsidered if submitted
Recommendations RequiredConsidered if submitted
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %960
SAT Composite 75th %1200
ACT Composite 25th %18
ACT Composite 75th %23

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹35,04,603
Out-of-State Tuition₹35,04,603
Average Housing Cost₹10,80,030
Books & Supplies₹1,33,383
Average Net Price₹24,83,656
Students Receiving Aid75%
Average Aid Awarded₹7,15,198
Out-of-State Students74%

Student Body Diversity

African American13.53%
Asian1.95%
Hispanic14.45%
White52.41%
Multiracial0.34%
Native American3.33%
Pacific Islander0.23%
International5.96%
Unknown Race7.8%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePrivate
School SettingRural
Years4
Graduation Rate33.92%
Retention Rate65.15%
Student/Faculty Ratio16:1
Total Undergraduates872

Contact

Street Address1600 E Euclid St
ZIP Code67460
Phone(620) 242-0400
Websitehttps://www.mcpherson.edu
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/