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McPherson College
McPherson College says yes to 76.8% of applicants. Focus less on getting in and more on what's below — starting with the $52,084 median earnings.
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McPherson College anchors the college town of McPherson, KS, where the private campus and town largely share a footprint. The school maintains its Church of Brethren affiliation, which threads through campus life to a degree that varies by program.
37.9% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 872 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 65.1% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 936 and 1126 — near the KS middle for four-year schools. Put your own practice estimate on McPherson College's range with the SAT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, McPherson College received 1,209 applications and admitted 1,013 (83.8%), with 241 enrolling.
McPherson College is test-optional: scores are considered when submitted but not required. The 936–1126 range below describes admitted students who chose to submit — typically McPherson College's stronger testers — so treat it as the higher end of what gets in.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading & Writing | 468 | 510 | 573 |
| SAT Math | 468 | 520 | 553 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 21 | 24 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
How McPherson College compares
| McPherson College | Kansas median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 76.8% | 80.2% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $37,310 | $33,000 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $52,084 | $52,113 | $53,781 |
At $52,084, ten-year earnings trail the state median ($52,113). Look at McPherson College's major-level rows below before reading too much into the campus-wide number.
Cost, size & completion
Tuition runs $37,310 regardless of where you're from. At McPherson College, that sticker is a starting point for aid talks — not what the median family pays.
Enrollment sits at 872 — McPherson College is one of the smaller campuses on this site.
Fewer than half of McPherson College students — 33.9% — finish within six years. That number should shape how much debt feels safe.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for McPherson College?
Among admitted students who submitted scores, the middle 50% scored 936–1126 on the SAT. There's no published GPA cutoff — pair these ranges with the 76.8% admission rate to judge your odds.
What is McPherson College's acceptance rate?
83.8% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 1,013 admitted from 1,209 applicants.
How much does McPherson College cost?
At McPherson College, published tuition is $37,310 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is McPherson College's ceiling, not a quote.
What do McPherson College graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $52,084 ten years after enrolling.
Similar colleges in Kansas
- MidAmerica Nazarene University — 78.8% admitted
- Kansas Wesleyan University — 71.9% admitted
- Kansas State University — 81.7% admitted
- Ottawa University-Ottawa — 83% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.