McPherson College
McPherson, Kansas 67460-1402
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for business — close-knit campus
McPherson College is a private institution in McPherson with particular strength in business and biology. With an average SAT of 1068, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A small campus of 786 undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.
52% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $52,084 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $24,837.
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
- •History During their 1887 annual meeting, the Church of the Brethren recognized the need for a college west of the Mississippi River to serve the educational desires of settlers moving westward.
- •The first academic semester opened on 5 September 1888, with 60 students and a faculty of seven.
- •By the end of the first school year nearly 200 students had enrolled and the foundation had been laid for the main building.
- •In 1898, Sharp Hall was completed, though it had been used for school purposes for some time while still incomplete.
- •On 12 February 1898, the school was officially christened McPherson College.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1068
ACT Score Range
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
36.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
5.0%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$13,833
Programs (39)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
65%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
5
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from KS state average