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McPherson, Kansas · Private Non-Profit ·Town

McPherson College

D
Exceptional Investment ROI grade · Top 82% value
76.8% Acceptance $26,441 Avg net price 33.9% Graduate $52,084 Median earnings 872 Students

At a glance

Basics

Type
Private Non-Profit
Setting
Town
Enrollment
872 students
Women / Men
32.7% / 67.3%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
76.8%
SAT (mid 50%)
960–1200
ACT (mid 50%)
18–23

Cost

Avg net price
$26,441
Sticker price
$50,611
Tuition (in-state)
$37,310
Tuition (out-of-state)
$37,310

Outcomes

Graduation rate
33.9%
Retention rate
65.2%
Median earnings (10y)
$52,084
Median debt
$25,242 (~$274/mo)

Financial aid

On Pell grants
37.9%
Take federal loans
63.7%

All majors at McPherson College

39 programs listed in federal data. Every row opens a school-specific page; listings without a positive program signal stay available for users but out of Google's index.

Major
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness
Human Services, General
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
Curriculum and Instruction
Criminology
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication
Biology, General
Design and Applied Arts
History
Communication and Media Studies
Mathematics
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
English Language and Literature, General
Research and Experimental Psychology
Natural Resources Conservation and Research
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
Fine and Studio Arts
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Music
Health and Medical Administrative Services
Finance and Financial Management Services
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Education, General
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Education, Other
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Chemistry
Psychology, General
Political Science and Government
Sociology
Visual and Performing Arts, General
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
Accounting and Related Services
Marketing

Cost & ROI

Is McPherson College worth it?

Pay $26,441/yr after aid. Graduates earn a median of $52,084 ten years out — about 2.0× the annual cost. Value grade: D.

Avg net price
$26,441/yr
Median earnings
$52,084/yr (10y out)
Median debt
$25,242~$274/mo
4-year est. cost
$105,764net of aid

Frequently asked questions

What is McPherson College's acceptance rate?

McPherson College admits 76.8% of applicants — accessible on admissions, compared to the national average of 72.3%. Most admitted students score in the 960–1200 range on the SAT.

How much does McPherson College cost per year?

The average annual net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $26,441. The sticker price before any aid is $50,611, so most students receive substantial discounts. Over four years that net cost adds up to roughly $105,764.

How much debt do McPherson College graduates have?

Graduates leave McPherson College with a median federal student loan balance of $25,242, which works out to about $274 per month on a standard 10-year repayment plan. About 63.7% of students take federal loans.

Is McPherson College worth the cost?

Ten years after enrolling, McPherson College graduates earn a median of $52,084 per year (national median: $50,834). That's about 2.0× the annual net price. EduGradify assigns McPherson College a value grade of D.

What SAT score do you need for McPherson College?

Admitted students score 960–1200 on the SAT (middle 50% range, out of 1600). That means a quarter of admits scored above the high end of that range, and a quarter scored below it.

What is the graduation rate at McPherson College?

33.9% of full-time undergraduates graduate from McPherson College within six years of enrolling — national average is 49.9%. First-year retention is 65.2%.

What are the most popular majors at McPherson College?

39 programs are listed in federal data; 24 have positive share data. The largest reported major at McPherson College is Business Administration, Management and Operations (21.6%), followed by Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians (17.3%).

What percent of McPherson College students receive financial aid?

37.9% of McPherson College students receive a federal Pell Grant — the main need-based federal aid program. 63.7% take federal student loans.

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