# McPherson College

McPherson, KS. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/mcpherson-college

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.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 77% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 1,209 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 1,013 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | 470–620 (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | 490–580 (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | 18–23 (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $54,174 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $28,431 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $25,485 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $24,119 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $27,662 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $30,464 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $31,148 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 872 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 43% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $51,560 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $23,250 (FY2024) |

## What McPherson College considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Not considered
- Class rank: Not considered
- Essay or personal statement: Not considered
- Recommendations: Not considered
- Demonstrated competencies: Not considered
- Legacy status: Not considered
- Work experience: Not considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## 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

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 155511. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology