McPherson Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 76.76%. Not very selective
- SAT Average: 1077. Average SAT scores, indicating a moderately competitive applicant pool.
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $37,146
- Tuition is moderate, reflecting a balance between quality and cost.
Student Population at McPherson:
- Total Enrollment: 878
- 876 Undergraduate, 2 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 67.3% men, 32.7% women.
- This is a very small institution, offering an intimate and personalized campus experience.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 34%. Lower graduation rate, which may reflect challenges in student retention or completion.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 65%. Lower retention, which may reflect challenges in student engagement or support.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 42 academic programs available.
- Graduate Programs: 1 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Bachelor's, Master's.
McPherson Overview
McPherson College (McPherson) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in McPherson, KS. It is classified as Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields by Carnegie Classification
The McPherson's tuition & fees is $37,146 for the academic year 2024-2025. 100% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $24,072.
The school has a total enrollment of 878 and the students to faculty ratio is 16 to 1 (6.25%).
McPherson's acceptance rate is 76.76% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 22.44%. The median SAT score is 1077 and the ACT score is 20.
McPherson College is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of McPherson College is $37,146. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $4,500.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $39,242 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $4,500.
| Undergraduate | $37,146 |
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| Graduate | $4,500 |
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| Undergraduate | $39,242 |
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| Graduate | $4,500 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
McPherson College offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
Special Learning Opportunities at McPherson
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | No |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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