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McPherson College
McPherson, KS · Private nonprofit · Remote town · Website
- Admission rate
- 77%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $28,431
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 43%
- Median earnings
- $51,560
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
McPherson College is a private nonprofit college in McPherson, KS with 872 undergraduates. It admits 77% of applicants, and admitted students average 1058 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $28,431 per year ($25,485 for families earning under $30,000). 43% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $51,560 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 77%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 1,209
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 1,013
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 24%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing470–620
200800
SAT Math490–580
200800
ACT Composite18–23
136
What McPherson College looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkNot considered
- Class rankNot considered
- Essay or personal statementNot considered
- RecommendationsNot considered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $54,174
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $38,974
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$25,485
- $30–48k$24,119
- $48–75k$27,662
- $75–110k$30,464
- $110k+$31,148
Get a personal estimate with McPherson College's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 43%
- Freshman retention
- 65%
- Median earnings
- $51,560
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $23,250
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 872
- Student–faculty ratio
- 16:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 43%
- White52%
- Hispanic14%
- Black14%
- Asian2%
McPherson College FAQ
What is McPherson College's acceptance rate?+
McPherson College admits 77% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for McPherson College?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 470–620 on SAT Reading and Writing and 490–580 on SAT Math; the average total is 1058.
What ACT score do you need for McPherson College?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 18–23.
Is McPherson College test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to McPherson College?+
In Fall 2023, 1,209 students applied to McPherson College and 1,013 were admitted; 241 enrolled.
Does McPherson College consider legacy status?+
No. McPherson College reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does McPherson College require an essay?+
McPherson College reported that an essay or personal statement is not considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does McPherson College cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $54,174 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $28,431.
What is McPherson College's graduation rate?+
43% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 155511 · How we use this data
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