Overview
Enrollment
| Location | McPherson, Kansas |
| Online | mcpherson.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Remote Town |
| Religious Affiliation | Church of Brethren |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad |
McPherson College sits on a 27-acre campus in the central Kansas town of McPherson, located approximately 60 miles north of Wichita. Founded in 1887 by the Church of the Brethren, the college maintains a liberal arts focus while being particularly known for its unique automotive restoration program, which is the only four-year bachelor's degree program of its kind in the United States. The institution offers undergraduate degrees across multiple disciplines including business, education, and sciences, with the automotive restoration program attracting students from across the country. McPherson College provides traditional dormitory housing for its students and participates in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) as the Bulldogs, competing in the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
McPherson College is rated within the lower 38% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 936/1126 |
| ACT | 17/24 |
| GPA | 3.33 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Aug 1, 2025 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,420 |
| Other Fees | $1,090 |
| Room and Board | $10,322 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,762 |
| Total One Year Cost | $50,666 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 22% |
| Engineering Technology | 16% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 15% |
| Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 9% |
| Education | 8% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=155511 IPEDS survey data for McPherson College.
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Last updated February 24, 2025