McPherson College
Established in 1887, McPherson College is a private, Christ-centered institution located on a 27-acre, urban campus in Kansas. MC offers career-oriented programs in over 30 fields of study, as well as the opportunity for students to create their own major. The college is also the only higher education institution to offer a bachelor’s degree program in Automotive Restoration. Students at MC have the opportunity to study abroad both through interterm service-learning trips and through the BCA’s long-term immersion program.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Church of Brethren
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
No
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | August 12 |
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Admitted Student Stats
53%
Submitting ACT
28%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 21
Average SAT Composite: 1073
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
868
Total Number of Undergrads
838
Classroom Sizes
0
100
30%
Graduate in 4 Years
US National: 28%
0
100
37%
Graduate in 6 Years
US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
15:1
US National: 21:1
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $32,408
|
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $32,408
|
Additional Costs
Room and Board
The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
|
$9,718
|
| Books and Supplies | $1420
|
Aid & Grants
0
100
85%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid
Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
Students Receiving Grants
Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
36%
Average Aid Per Year
$20,255
36%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,140
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$17,823
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans
Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
70%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$7,594
Average Debt at Graduation
The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$15,000
Median Monthly Loan Payment
The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$243
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Student Organizations
25
Size of Town
Suburb or town
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Housing
0
100
71%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Bulldogs
School Colors
cardinal and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NAIA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conf
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
No
Campus emergency phones
No
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Employed
6 mos. after graduation
63%
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$43,500
What Students Are Saying
3.78
Average Rating
McPherson College is a fantastic school, it's the perfect size and people here really care about students. They have great extracurricular programs and student employment opportunities. The only down side is a lack of degree options.
James from Goddard, KS
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