Overview of McPherson College

McPherson College is a small, private liberal arts college associated with the Church of the Brethren. The institution has a large selection of undergraduate and graduate degree programs for students to choose from. A robust student/faculty ratio backs students, and professors take a personalized approach to the teaching and learning process. Outside of the classroom, students will find plenty of opportunities to engage with the campus community via many clubs and organizations.  The McPherson Bulldogs play in the NAIA Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference.

Enrollment

• Total Enrollment: 763 (716 undergraduate)
• Gender Breakdown: 65% Male/35% Female
• 91% Full-time

Cost of Attendance Information

• Tuition and Fees: $30,077
• Books: $1,420
• Room and Board: $9,063
• Other Expenses: $3,336
• Total Cost: $43,896

Financial Aid Information

• Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 100%
• Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
  • Grants: 100%
  • Loans: 75%
• Mean Amount of Aid
  • Grants: $17,635
  • Loans: $7,105

Academic Programs Offered

• Most Popular Majors: Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians; Business Administration, Management and Operations; Health and Physical Education/Fitness; Psychology, General; and Biology, General

Retention and Graduation

• First-YearStudent Retention (full-time students): 70%
• 4-Year Graduation Rate: 30%
• 6-Year Graduation Rate: 37%

NCAA Athletic Programs

• Men’s Sports: Basketball, Football, Soccer, Golf, Baseball
• Women’s Sports: Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball, Softball, Track

Overview of McPherson College Admissions

McPherson College, with an acceptance rate of 77%, is a relatively accessible school. Students whose SAT/ACT scores and GPA are within the institution’s requirements have a good chance of being admitted. Applicants must complete an online application and send test scores from either the SAT or ACT and high school transcripts. Glowing recommendation letters can bolster your application, along with being involved with student organizations and attempting a challenging course load. Interested students should check out the university’s website, which has helpful tips and contact information for the admissions offices.

Admissions Data                        

• McPherson College Acceptance Rate: 77%
• Test Scores — 25th/75th Percentile
  • SAT Critical Reading: 480/590
  • SAT Math: 510/580
  • SAT Writing: -/-
  • ACT Cumulative: 19/23
  • ACT English: 17/23
  • ACT Math: 18/28

Safety Net Schools: Easy to Gain Admission

If past admission data predicts that you would be a competitive candidate for McPherson College, it should be easy to gain admissions to the schools below. If McPherson College is currently out of your reach, then you are sure to be a competitive candidate for the schools below.

University of Texas at El Paso, University of California, Merced, California State University Sacramento, California State University Northridge, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Kean University, California State University Los Angeles

Same Tier: Just As Hard to Gain Admission

If you’re a competitive candidate for McPherson College, you should have an equal chance of gaining admissions at these schools.

East Carolina University, Texas State University, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, Old Dominion University, Georgia State University, Florida Agricultural, and Mechanical University, University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Reach Institutions: Gaining Admissions Will be More of a Challenge

These schools are more challenging to gain admission into than McPherson College. If you improve your GPA and SAT/ACT scores, you’ll be a competitive candidate.

Quinnipiac University, Ohio University, University of Alabama, Pace University, University of North Texas, California State University Long Beach, Florida Gulf Coast University

Applying to McPherson College

Application Deadline: Rolling

Undergraduate Admissions Website:

https://www.mcpherson.edu/admissions/

Undergraduate Application Link(s):

https://recruit.mcpherson.edu/apply/?_ga=2.196699628.1183094339.1586125064-1575036857.1586125064

Graduate Admissions Website:

https://www.mcpherson.edu/academics/pre-professional-programs/

Graduate Application Link(s):

https://recruit.mcpherson.edu/apply/?_ga=2.124422602.1183094339.1586125064-1575036857.1586125064