McPherson College: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - FairQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - Very GoodCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Poor

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McPherson College is a very small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 825 students enrolled. This school was originated in 1887 and is one of the 2 schools located in McPherson, Kansas.

McPherson College is affiliated with Church of Brethren.

Academic Offerings

Bachelor's degree and master's degree are offered at McPherson College.

Majors
Offered
50
McPherson College implements a continuous curriculum calendar system and has 50 majors. The most popular concentrations are Management, Business, Engineering, Industrial Technologies, and Occupational Therapy. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you anticipate to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at McPherson College is relatively low at 63% (close to Kansas average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
63%
Fair
The graduation rate at McPherson College is low - 39%.

Student to faculty ratio at McPherson College is pretty good -- 13:1. Learn more details on instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition price is extremely high - about $32,500 annually. The additional fees at McPherson College (not included in tuition costs) are approximately $1,100; which comes to $33,600 per year.

Read the details about McPherson College additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
66%
Doable
As reported in recent data, 1,445 applications were submitted and 952 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to enroll at this school.

McPherson College might accept your dual credits and advanced placement credits at entry.

Read more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at McPherson College in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$4,000
Medium
McPherson College provides study abroad programs and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is an amazing option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at McPherson College, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
B
Dicey
McPherson College provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 800 students, which offers a decent on-campus housing option. The room price is relatively low - roughly $4,000 per year.

Based on the college crime numbers, McPherson College seems to be a generally safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

McPherson College Location and Address

Postal Address:
McPherson College
1600 E. Euclid
McPherson, Kansas
67460-1402, USA
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