McPherson College

4/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
McPherson, KS
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Overview

Total enrollment

878

Location McPherson, Kansas
Website mcpherson.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Remote Town
Religious Affiliation Church of Brethren

Size Small
Status Non-profit
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.

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Ratings

McPherson College is rated within the lower 39% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10.

Overall Rating

4 out of 10
Academics

5 out of 10
Resources

5 out of 10
Outcomes

4 out of 10
Value

2 out of 10

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Very Easy

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 960/1200
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 18/23
GPA 3.33

Acceptance Rate

76.8%

Applications Due Aug 1, 2027
Enrollment Rate 22.4%
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$37,310

Costs for McPherson College
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$37,310
Books and Supplies		$1,420
Other Fees		$1,364
Room and Board		$11,498
Budget for Other Expenses		$3,952
Total One Year Cost		$55,544

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$44,200 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

46% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at McPherson College are Business, Engineering Technology, and Visual and Performing Arts. 22% of students major in Business, 16% in Engineering Technology, and 15% in Visual and Performing Arts.