McPherson College: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #5076 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1425 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1345 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #12 of 32 | In Kansas State |
| #1 of 2 | In McPherson |
| #5015 of 6,157 | For Quantum and Particle physics |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Church of Brethren
- Acceptance rate
- 66%
- Undergraduates
- 815
- Graduates
- 7
- Male:Female Ratio
- 67:33
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- www.mcpherson.edu
McPherson College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
McPherson College has an acceptance rate of 66% and is among the top 27% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 66% | 65% | 68% |
| Applicants | 1,445 | 1,009 | 429 |
| Admissions | 952 | 656 | 292 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 250 | 174 | 74 |
13 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
51 or 20%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 908
or below
75% of them
had 1120
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in McPherson College are 908-1120 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
119 or 48%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 17
or below
75% of them
had 23
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in McPherson College are 17-23 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 431 (53%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 153 (19%) |
| Black or African American | 110 (14%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 55 (7%) |
| Asian | 17 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 16 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 14 (2%) |
| Two or more races | 13 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 3 (0.4%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend McPherson College is $25,065 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $22,824 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $22,730 |
| $48-75K | $23,089 |
| $75-110K | $25,618 |
| $110K+ | $26,846 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $32,494 | $4,500 |
| Tuition in-state | $32,494 | $4,500 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $32,494 | $4,500 |
| Fee in-district | $1,042 | |
| Fee in-state | $1,042 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,042 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 720 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $9,086 |
| Room charge | $4,004 |
| Meal charge | $5,082 |
McPherson College majors
McPherson College has granted 146 bachelor's degrees across 22 programs and 7 master's in Curriculum and Instruction. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at McPherson College.
| Major | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 35 | |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies & Technicians, Other | 28 | |
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 8 | |
| Human Services, General | 8 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 8 | |
| Criminology | 7 | |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 7 | |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 7 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 5 | |
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 5 | |
| Graphic Design | 5 | |
| History, General | 5 | |
| Mathematics, General | 4 | |
| Communication, General | 3 | |
| Developmental and Child Psychology | 3 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 3 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 3 | |
| Biochemistry and Molecular Biology | 2 | |
| Environmental Studies | 2 | |
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 2 | |
| Finance, General | 1 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 1 | |
| Music, General | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 146 | 7 |
McPherson College has a graduation rate of 49%, which is among the 39% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 49% | 40% | 68% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
McPherson College has published 309 scientific papers with 3,876 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Medicine, Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, Chemistry, Philosophy, Environmental Science, and Psychology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 0 | 20 |
| 1992 | 3 | 25 |
| 1993 | 1 | 22 |
| 1994 | 0 | 24 |
| 1995 | 2 | 21 |
| 1996 | 3 | 19 |
| 1997 | 1 | 26 |
| 1998 | 2 | 26 |
| 1999 | 2 | 39 |
| 2000 | 2 | 48 |
| 2001 | 1 | 29 |
| 2002 | 7 | 28 |
| 2003 | 2 | 22 |
| 2004 | 7 | 39 |
| 2005 | 2 | 30 |
| 2006 | 2 | 41 |
| 2007 | 3 | 34 |
| 2008 | 2 | 39 |
| 2009 | 6 | 69 |
| 2010 | 5 | 94 |
| 2011 | 4 | 107 |
| 2012 | 9 | 100 |
| 2013 | 23 | 106 |
| 2014 | 10 | 113 |
| 2015 | 11 | 145 |
| 2016 | 14 | 160 |
| 2017 | 13 | 191 |
| 2018 | 29 | 230 |
| 2019 | 10 | 261 |
| 2020 | 22 | 314 |
| 2021 | 10 | 341 |
| 2022 | 9 | 365 |
| 2023 | 9 | 362 |
Notable alumni
-
Jonathan Coachman
- Enrolled in McPherson College
- 1991-1995 graduated with Bachelor of Science in communication
- Occupations
- sports commentatorprofessional wrestlersports analyst
- Biography
-
Jonathan William Coachman, also known as "The Coach", is an American sports analyst and former professional wrestling personality best known for his time with WWE and XFL.
-
Elmer B. Staats
- Occupations
- accountant
- Biography
-
Elmer Boyd Staats was an American public servant whose career from the late 1930s to the early 1980s was primarily associated with the Bureau of the Budget (BOB) (now the Office of Management and Budget ) and the GAO. Staats was born to Wesley F. and Maude (Goodall) Staats. Staats received his AB from McPherson College in 1935, his MA from the University of Kansas in 1936, and his Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota in 1939.
-
Harvey Hess
- Occupations
- poet
- Biography
-
Harvey Hess was an American poet, librettist, educator, arts critic and theologian. His life and work are associated primarily with the states of Iowa and Hawaii.
General info
| Founded | 1887 |
|---|---|
| Colors | red, white |
| Total FTE staff | 158 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1600 E. Euclid McPherson, Kansas, 67460-1402 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 14,000 |
| Phone | 6202420400 |