McPherson College: Statistics

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# 5051 of 14,131 In the World
# 1416 of 2,597 In North America
# 1337 of 2,496 In the United States
# 12 of 32 In Kansas State
# 1 of 2 In McPherson
# 3933 of 4,110 For Surgery
Top 1-3 For 8 other topics
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Quick Review

Acceptance rate

77%

Average SAT

1,080

Average ACT

21

Avg. cost to attend

$27,110 /y

Aid receiving

100%

Undergraduates

876

Graduates

2

Male:Female Ratio

67:33

Religion

Church of Brethren

Type

Privatenot-for-profit

Highest Degree

Master's degree

Acceptance rate & Admissions

McPherson College has an acceptance rate of 77% and is among the top 1% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.

Total Men Women
Acceptance Rate 77% 77% 77%
Applicants 1,846 1,218 614
Admissions 1,417 947 463
Freshmen enrolled full time 318 209 107

Admissions requirements

Secondary school GPA Required
Secondary school record Required
TOEFL Required
SAT/ACT Considered but not required
College-preparatory program Neither required nor recommended
Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended
Other Tests Neither required nor recommended
Recommendations Neither required nor recommended
Secondary school rank Neither required nor recommended

Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity

â–  White 53%
â–  Nonresident Alien 6%
â–  Asian 2%
â–  Hispanic 15%
â–  Black or African American 14%
â–  Unknown 8%

Tuition

Below is the standard credit pricing for the various degree levels offered at McPherson College.

Degree Level Cost Per Credit
Associate Degree 1,749 CR
Bachelor Program 1,950 CR
Master Program 2,149 CR
Ph.D. / Doctoral 2,850 CR
Final tuition fees may vary based on specific department requirements, residency status, and selected elective courses. Please contact the admissions office for a detailed financial breakdown.

McPherson College majors

McPherson College has granted 163 bachelor's degrees across 27 programs, and 1 master's across 1 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at McPherson College.

Major Bachelor Master
Automotive Engineering Technology & Technician 40 -
Business Administration and Management, General 32 -
Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General 14 -
Elementary Education and Teaching 10 -
Sport and Fitness Administration & Management 8 -
Graphic Design 7 -
Sports Studies 7 -
Health & Health Care Administration & Management 6 -
Sociology, General 5 -
Psychology, General 4 -
Biology & Biological Sciences, General 3 -
Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia 3 -
History Teacher Education 3 -
Music, General 3 -
Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General 2 -
Fine & Studio Arts, General 2 -
Mathematics, General 2 -
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 2 -
Political Science and Government, General 2 -
Art Teacher Education 1 -
Biochemistry and Molecular Biology 1 -
Biology Teacher Education 1 -
Chemistry, General 1 -
Curriculum and Instruction - 1
English Language and Literature, General 1 -
English & Language Arts Teacher Education 1 -
History, General 1 -
Music Teacher Education 1 -
Grand Total 163 1

Publications & Citations

McPherson College has published 416 scientific papers with 5,992 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Biology, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, Computer Science, Psychology, Environmental Science, and Genetics.

Publication / Citation count by topic

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3 Notable alumni

Jonathan Coachman

1. Jonathan Coachman

1973-. (aged 53)
sports commentator sports analyst professional wrestler
Jonathan William Coachman, also known as "The Coach", is an American sports analyst and former professional wrestling personality.
Elmer B. Staats

2. Elmer B. Staats

1914-2011 (aged 97)
accountant
Elmer Boyd Staats was an American public servant whose career from the late 1930s to the early 1980s was primarily associated with the Bureau of the Budget (BOB) (now the Office of Management and Budget ) and the GAO. Staats was born to Wesley F. and Maude (Goodall) Staats. Staats received his AB from McPherson College in 1935, his MA...
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Harvey Hess

3. Harvey Hess

1939-2012 (aged 73)
poet
Harvey Hess was an American poet, librettist, educator, arts critic and theologian. His life and work are associated primarily with the states of Iowa and Hawaii.
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General Info & Contacts

Founded 1887
Colors red, white
Total staff 163
Classification Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Address 1600 E. Euclid McPherson, Kansas, 67460-1402 United States
City Population 14,000
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