McPherson College

Overview

McPherson College is a Comprehensive institution located in McPherson, KS, in a small town setting.

Location & Contact

Address 1600 East Euclid
McPherson, KS  67460
United States

Contact Ms. Sara Brubaker
Director of Admissions Operations and Financial Aid
Email: admiss@mcpherson.edu
Phone: 800-365-7402

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biochemistry And Molecular Biology
Biology/biological Sciences
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Accounting And Business/management
Accounting And Finance
Accounting Related
Business Administration And Management
Finance
International Business/trade/commerce
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Communication
Public Relations/image Management
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Education
Kindergarten/preschool Education
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Special Education
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Spanish
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics
Mechanic And Repair Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Automobile/automotive Mechanics Technology
Vehicle Maintenance And Repair Technologies Related
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Interdisciplinary Studies
Multi/interdisciplinary Studies Related
Natural Sciences
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Studies
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Health And Physical Education/fitness
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Philosophy And Religious Studies Related
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Political Science And Government
Sociology
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art
Dramatic/theater Arts
Fine/studio Arts
Graphic Design
Interior Design
Music Performance
Musical Theater

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

759

Applied

202

Accepted

673

Enrolled

Female Admissions

256

Females Applied

66

Females Accepted

26%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

503

Males Applied

136

Males Accepted

27%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

0

Application Fee

3.2

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record A minimum high school GPA of 2

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	August 12th	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading	583	550	630
SAT Math	520	480	550
ACT Composite	22	18	24

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

28,161

Fees

790

Full-time student fees

8,789

Room & board

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No
Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Employees

Financial Aid

24,898

Avg. Financial Aid Package

25,862

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

20,187

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

8,592

Avg. Loan Aid

14,626

Avg. Grant Aid

5,722

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

82%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

23%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

673

Total Undergrad students

1%

International Students

53%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	14.12%
Black or African American	12.63%
White or Caucasian	63.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native	2.08%
Asian	1.19%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.15%
Two or more races	0.59%
Other	4.46%

Gender

Male (69.24%)

Female (38.48%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	66%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Campus Blowout, Bingo Nights and Classic Car Show

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Student Activities Board, Student Government Association, CARS Club, Business Club and Multicultural Student Association

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Other Campus Security & Safety:
Security cameras

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No		No
Basketball			No
Cheerleading	No		No
Cross-country Running	No		No
Football			No
Soccer			No
Softball		No	No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis	No		No
Track And Field	No		No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball			No
Cheerleading	No		No
Cross-country Running	No		No
Football		No	No
Soccer			No
Softball			No
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis	No		No
Track And Field	No		No
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball			No

Faculty

47

Total Faculty

13:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 43

Part-time - 4

Male - 33

Female - 14

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