McPherson College
McPherson, KS
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 825
Graduate Enrollment: 12
Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
Church of Brethren
Campus Details
Town: Remote (in urban cluster more than 35 miles from an urbanized area)
Four-year, very small, highly residential
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full-time, more selective, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 84.62%
Male/Female: 63% / 37% (2017)
First generation college students: 30.6% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 2.5% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans:
Test scores for admission: Recommended
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 59.5% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 39.1% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 29.1% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 22.0% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 53.6%
Black: 12.5%
Hispanic: 18.6%
Asian: 1.6%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 2.4%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 2.6%
Non-resident alien: 7.2%
Unknown race: 1.6%
Black: 12.5%
Hispanic: 18.6%
Asian: 1.6%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 2.4%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 2.6%
Non-resident alien: 7.2%
Unknown race: 1.6%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $44,885
In-State tuition: $32,408Out-of-State tuition: $32,408
Estimated books and supplies: $1,420 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $9,718 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $3,600 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $8,530 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $3,600 (2022)
Average Family Income: $69,619 (2017)
Median Family Income: $57,117 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 32.0%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 67.2%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $25,242 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $268 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $20,992 |
| $30k-48k | $20,173 |
| $48k-75k | $23,829 |
| $75k-110k | $24,740 |
| $110k+ | $27,935 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 43%6-year graduation rate: 53%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 96.1% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $25,242 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $6,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $14,000 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $14,000 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 79.2% (2015) |
| @3 year | 82.7% (2017) |
| @5 year | 78.6% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 53.2% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 55.8% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $36,868 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $44,273 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 10 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians. | 41 | $27,000 | $286 | $40,733 ($3,394) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 10 | $28,360 ($2,363) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Research and Experimental Psychology. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Human Services, General. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminology. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Design and Applied Arts. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 12 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 12 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 3 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $65,052Full time faculty: 100%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 14.0
School's endowment start of year: $44,470,837 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $53,919,730 (2022)