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McPherson College

McPherson, Kansas · Private · 872 undergrads

McPherson College admits 77% of applicants (fall 2024, federal IPEDS data).

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Can I get into McPherson College?

77% of applicants get in

Most applicants with solid grades get in. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 960–1200 on the SAT.

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Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.

1,846 applied, 1,417 admitted, fall 2024 (IPEDS).

What does McPherson College cost?

$28,431 a year

What students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The sticker price, with housing and food, is $54,174.

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Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000$25,485
$30,000–$48,000$24,119
$48,000–$75,000$27,662
$75,000–$110,000$30,464
over $110,000$31,148

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Net price 2024-25, College Scorecard.

Does McPherson College need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet

Not sure yet

We haven't checked McPherson College's fall 2027 rule yet. McPherson College didn't require scores for fall 2024 (federal data). We haven't checked fall 2027 yet, so confirm on its site.

Which colleges require scores

IPEDS, fall 2024. McPherson College's site

What it's like

872
undergrads. Small, so classes are small and you'll know a lot of faces.
Town
Campus setting in McPherson, KS.
65%
of first-years come back for year two.
44%
finish in four years. 52% within six.
$51.6k
median pay 10 years after starting.
$23.3k
median federal debt at graduation.

Lists McPherson College is on

Most selective in KansasColleges for a 20 ACT

Questions people ask

What is McPherson College's acceptance rate?
77% for fall 2024: 1,417 of 1,846 applicants were admitted (IPEDS).
What SAT score do you need for McPherson College?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 960 to 1200 (IPEDS, fall 2024). A quarter scored higher and a quarter lower, so a score in that range is typical, not a cutoff.
How much does McPherson College cost for a family earning $60,000?
Families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $27,662 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $54,174.
What is McPherson College's graduation rate?
52% of students finish within six years and 44% within four (IPEDS).