McPherson College, KS
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Very Small • Highly Residential
Baccalaureate College
Selective • High Transfer-In
Affiliated with the Church of Brethren
Main Campus
McPherson College Rankings
Affordability53
Selectivity23
Retention24
Graduation1
Earnings37
Diversity55
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at McPherson College
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Bach
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences7%
Business, Management, Marketing19%
Communication, Journalism7%
Education5%
Engineering Technologies25%
English Language and Literature1%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics2%
Health Professions and Related Programs2%
History1%
Natural Resources and Conservation1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies16%
Philosophy and Religious Studies1%
Psychology2%
Public Administration and Social Service7%
Social Sciences3%
Visual and Performing Arts3%
Admissions
Getting into McPherson College
77%
Admission Rate
545
Median SAT Math
535
Median SAT Reading
21
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)510–580
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)480–590
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)19–23
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending McPherson College
$29K
In-State Tuition
$29K
Out-of-State Tuition
$41K
Average Total Cost
$22K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | KS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $20K | $13K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $19K | $13K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $21K | $15K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $23K | $17K | $19K |
| >$110K | $25K | $18K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after McPherson College
67%
Receive Federal Loans
$15K
Median Federal Debt
66%
Repayment Rate
$265
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | KS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 29% | 47% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 13% | 17% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 20% | 15% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 18% | 12% | 9% |
| >$110K | 20% | 10% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | KS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $14K | $10K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $15K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $15K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $15K | $10K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $15K | $9K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $36K | $24K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $27K | $17K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $6K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $4K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | KS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 60% | 43% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 66% | 48% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 71% | 54% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 75% | 59% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at McPherson College
70%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
23%
Withdrawal Rate
36%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | KS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 30% | 33% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 36% | 47% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 44% | 51% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | KS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 100% | 43% | 53% |
| Black | 23% | 29% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 37% | 50% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35% | 36% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 100% | 31% | 40% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 100% | 39% | 43% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 25% | 32% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 56% | 39% | 44% |
| Other race | 62% | 33% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after McPherson College
91%
Employment Rate
$36K
Median Salary
$24K
25 Pctl Salary
$47K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | KS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 91% | 89% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 94% | 88% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 92% | 88% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 93% | 87% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 91% | 86% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | KS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $8K | $8K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $24K | $18K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $36K | $30K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $47K | $44K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $54K | $56K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | KS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $36K | $30K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $36K | $32K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $39K | $35K | $35K |
Students
Students at McPherson College
716
Undergraduates
75%
Full-time Undergrads
20
Avg Entry Age
47
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | KS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 33% | 59% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 67% | 41% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | KS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1% | 2% | 4% |
| Black | 13% | 12% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 63% | 59% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15% | 12% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 2% | 3% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 1% | 3% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 4% | 3% |
| Other race | 3% | 5% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | KS | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 25% | 33% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 16% | 19% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 25% | 20% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 25% | 19% | 14% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near McPherson College, KS
Central Christian College of Kansas
2 miles, SW
Bethany College
15 miles, N
Hesston College
20 miles, SE
Tabor College
24 miles, E