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McPherson College

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

McPherson, KS

$30,191

Avg tuition

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About McPherson College

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: Christian, Church of Brethren  While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

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.

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.

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868

Students enrolled

Information not available

Online student enrollment

15:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

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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

Federal Grant Aid $5,140
State Grant Aid $2,714
Institution Grant Aid $17,823
Pell Grant Aid $4,851

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

Men Women
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Other Sports
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball
  • All Track Combined

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

1

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

2

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

3

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

4

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

5

Education

BA

MA

DOC

6

Engineering Technologies/Technicians

BA

MA

DOC

7

Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians

BA

MA

DOC

8

English Language And Literature/Letters

BA

MA

DOC

9

Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics

BA

MA

DOC

10

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

11

Health Professions And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

12

History

BA

MA

DOC

13

History

BA

MA

DOC

14

Mathematics And Statistics

BA

MA

DOC

15

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

BA

MA

DOC

16

Natural Resources And Conservation

BA

MA

DOC

17

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies

BA

MA

DOC

18

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology

BA

MA

DOC

19

Philosophy And Religious Studies

BA

MA

DOC

20

Physical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

21

Psychology

BA

MA

DOC

22

Public Administration And Social Service Professions

BA

MA

DOC

23

Social Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

24

Visual And Performing Arts

BA

MA

DOC

Resource

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Resource

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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2020-2021]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.