A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at McPherson College are primarily White with a smaller Hispanic population. The school has medium racial diversity. 30% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
70%
|
| Black |
10%
|
| Hispanic |
12%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
4%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 107% more male students than female students enrolled at McPherson College with a gender ratio of 67% men to 33% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, McPherson College has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
67%
|
| Women |
33%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
554
|
| Women |
268
|
McPherson College serves a high number of out-of-state students with 68% of the student body residing outside of Kansas or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
31%
|
| Out of State |
62%
|
| Foreign |
6%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
41% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 8.7% |
| Part time Undergrads | 4% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=155511 IPEDS survey data for McPherson College.