McPherson College
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$30,191
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About McPherson College
McPherson College is a small private college located on a rural campus in McPherson, Kansas. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 838, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 52%. The college offers 47 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 38%, and a student-faculty ratio of 15:1. Tuition and fees for students are $30,191.
Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
52% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
66% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
38% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scores Recommended
High school transcript Required
High school rank Not required or recommended
Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended
High school GPA Required
Open admission No
Completion of college prep program Recommended
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment Yes
Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no
Advance placement (AP) credits Yes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable
SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awards868
Students enrolled
Information not available
Online student enrollment
15:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
53%
Hispanic
17%
Black
15%
Unknown
7%
Two or more races
4%
American Indian/Alaska Native
3%
Asian
1%
Non-U.S. Citizen
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
33%
Socio-economic diversity
39% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $30,191 | $30,191 |
Graduate | $4,200 | $4,200 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $1,420 |
On-campus room and board | $8,754 |
On-campus other expenses | $3,516 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $8,524 |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $7,876 |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $7,876 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $43,881 | $43,881 |
Off-campus without family | $48,011 | $48,011 |
Off-campus with family | $39,487 | $39,487 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
39%
State Grant Aid
16%
Institution Grant Aid
100%
Pell Grant
39%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$26k
Average student debt after graduation
$38k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NAIA Division II
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Football
- Other Sports
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- All Track Combined
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
1Biological And Biomedical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biochemistry/Biophysics and Molecular Biology
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biochemistry/Biophysics and Molecular Biology
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
BA
MA
DOC
2Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting and Finance
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting and Related Services, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Finance and Financial Management Services, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting and Finance
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting and Related Services, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Finance and Financial Management Services, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting and Finance
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting and Related Services, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Finance and Financial Management Services, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
3Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Communication, General
BA
MA
DOC
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
BA
MA
DOC
Organizational Communication, General
BA
MA
DOC
Communication, General
BA
MA
DOC
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
BA
MA
DOC
Organizational Communication, General
BA
MA
DOC
Communication, General
BA
MA
DOC
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
BA
MA
DOC
4Education
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
BA
MA
DOC
Curriculum and Instruction
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
5Engineering Technologies/Technicians
BA
MA
DOC
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians, Other
BA
MA
DOC
6Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
BA
MA
DOC
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians, Other
BA
MA
DOC
7English Language And Literature/Letters
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
8Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
BA
MA
DOC
Spanish Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Spanish Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
Spanish Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
9Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
10Health Professions And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
11History
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
12History
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
13Mathematics And Statistics
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
14Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
15Natural Resources And Conservation
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental Studies
BA
MA
DOC
16Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Health and Physical Education, General
BA
MA
DOC
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Health and Physical Education, General
BA
MA
DOC
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
17Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology
BA
MA
DOC
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General
BA
MA
DOC
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
18Philosophy And Religious Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
19Physical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
20Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Developmental and Child Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Developmental and Child Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Developmental and Child Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
21Public Administration And Social Service Professions
BA
MA
DOC
Human Services, General
BA
MA
DOC
Human Services, General
BA
MA
DOC
Human Services, General
BA
MA
DOC
22Social Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Criminology
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
Criminology
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
Criminology
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
23Visual And Performing Arts
BA
MA
DOC
Graphic Design
BA
MA
DOC
Fine/Studio Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Music, General
BA
MA
DOC
Graphic Design
BA
MA
DOC
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Art/Art Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
Fine/Studio Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Music, General
BA
MA
DOC
Graphic Design
BA
MA
DOC
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Fine/Studio Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
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