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McPherson College

McPherson College

McPherson, KS · Town · 872 students
4
Year
Private Non-profit
Town
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

McPherson College, a private liberal arts institution in Kansas, is internationally renowned for offering the nation’s only four-year Bachelor of Science in Automotive Restoration, a prestigious program that earns widespread industry acclaim and support from collectors like Jay Leno. Beyond this signature program, the college boasts strong, career-focused academic pathways in business, teacher education, and pre-health sciences, all rooted in hands-on, experiential learning. The campus culture is close-knit and highly active, characterized by a collaborative community where a majority of students participate in NAIA athletics, fine arts, or student-led organizations. Additionally, McPherson sets itself apart with its innovative Student Debt Project, a distinctive initiative that combines financial literacy, mentoring, and matching funds to help students graduate virtually debt-free.


Wikipedia:McPherson College is a private college associated with the Church of the Brethren and located in McPherson, Kansas, United States. It was chartered in 1887 and is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.

Location
McPherson, KS, 67460-1402 · Town campus
Nearest airport from college
MCI · Kansas City
170 mi away
Cost
Cost of attendance
$50,611
Avg net price
$26,441
Room & board
$11,498
Tuition
$37,310
Books & supplies
$1,420/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$22,587
$30–48k
$20,939
$48–75k
$28,655
$75–110k
$28,737
$110k+
$31,043
Admissions
Admit rate
77%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1058
Reading 470620
Math 490580
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600

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Essay Requirements

McPherson College accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
44%
4-yr on-time completion
29%
1st-yr retention
65%
Transfer-out rate
0%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
51%
Transferred
34%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
15%
Median earnings (6yr)
$41,446
Median earnings (10yr)
$52,084
Median debt
$25,242
Monthly loan payment
$268
Debt range (25th–75th)
$6,500$26,596
Debt (90th percentile)
$36,000
Student Body
Men 67%Women 33%
16
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
38%
First-generation
31%
Median family income
$57,117
Independent students
9%
Avg age at entry
20.0
Part-time students
0%
Race & ethnicity
White
52%
Hispanic
14%
Black
14%
Asian
2%
Non-resident
6%
AI/AN
3%
Unknown
8%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$41,446
10 years after entry
$52,084
Business Administration, Management and Operations40
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians32
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness17
Communication and Media Studies12
Design and Applied Arts12
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General11
Biology, General9
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology8
Human Services, General6
Criminology6
Mathematics5
Natural Resources Conservation and Research3
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods3
Fine and Studio Arts3
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication2
Political Science and Government2
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Institutional
Endowment
$715M
Classification
Baccalaureate (Diverse)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, more selective admissions
Full-time faculty
92%
Avg faculty salary
$7,375/mo
Instructional spend/student
$10,231
Federal loan rate
64%

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