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, General
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Accounting And Business/management
Accounting And Finance
Accounting And Related Services, Other
Business Administration And Management, General
Finance And Financial Management Services, Other
Finance, General
International Business/trade/commerce
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Communication, General
Digital Communication And Media/multimedia
Organizational Communication, General
Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication
Public Relations/image Management
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Information Technology
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Art Teacher Education
Education, General
Elementary Education And Teaching
Kindergarten/preschool Education And Teaching
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Special Education And Teaching, General
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Industrial Production Technologies/technicians, Other
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/technicians, Other
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Mechanic And Repair Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Automobile/automotive Mechanics Technology/technician
Vehicle Maintenance And Repair Technologies/technicians, Other
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, General
Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Natural Sciences
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Studies
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Sport And Fitness Administration/management
Sports, Kinesiology, And Physical Education/fitness, General
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Philosophy And Religious Studies, Other
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Developmental And Child Psychology
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Human Services, General
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Criminology
Political Science And Government, General
Sociology, General
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art/art Studies, General
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Fine/studio Arts, General
Graphic Design
Interior Design
Music Performance, General
Music, General
Musical Theatre

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

884

Applied

748

Accepted

830

Enrolled

Female Admissions

252

Females Applied

224

Females Accepted

89%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

632

Males Applied

524

Males Accepted

83%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

0

Application Fee

3.33

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 1st	August 1st	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	520	465	575
SAT Math	530	485	570
ACT Composite	21	18	23

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

32,494

Private

Fees

1,042

Full-time student fees

9,086

Room & board

400

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Guaranteed tuition plan offered	No
Tuition pre-payment plan	No

Financial Aid

28,847

Avg. Financial Aid Package

30,253

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

25,233

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

7,072

Avg. Loan Aid

18,394

Avg. Grant Aid

6,409

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

85%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

20%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

830

Total Undergrad students

7%

International Students

72%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	18.55%
Black or African American	12.48%
White or Caucasian	53.58%
American Indian or Alaska Native	2.42%
Asian	1.58%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.12%
Two or more races	2.55%
Other	1.58%

Gender

Male (67.11%)

Female (32.89%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Not Reported
Housing options	Co-ed housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	71%

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

More

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

85

Total Faculty

14:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 46

Part-time - 39

Male - 42

Female - 38