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McPherson College

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McPherson, KS

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McPherson College, in McPherson, KS, is a private very small school, enrolling around 872 students. Admissions are not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants here -- roughly 77% of applicants get in. Among reported majors, Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians shows the strongest outcomes -- $52,781/year in median earnings four years after graduation. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.

Admissions

Admit rate77%
SAT range960–1200
ACT range18–23
Undergrads872
Yield (admits who enroll)26%
Next deadlineRolling admission

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$50,611
4-year grad rate44%
Median earnings, 10yr out$52,084

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans64%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out66%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians$52,781/yr
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$48,331/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity720
Typical room charge$4,004
Typical board charge$5,082

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired
Class rankNot considered
RecommendationsNot considered

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What is McPherson College's acceptance rate?

McPherson College in McPherson, KS admits approximately 77% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for McPherson College?

Admitted students at McPherson College typically score between 960–1200 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

What ACT score do I need for McPherson College?

Admitted students at McPherson College typically score between 18–23 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does McPherson College cost?

McPherson College's total cost of attendance is reported at $50,611 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

Does McPherson College require students to live on campus?

No -- McPherson College doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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