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McPherson College

  • 4 Year
  • McPherson, KS
  • 169 reviews
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    C+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      B-
    2. Value
      B-
    3. Diversity
      A-
    4. Campus
      C
    5. Athletics
      B-
    6. Party Scene
      C
    7. Professors
      C+
    8. Location
      C+
    9. Dorms
      C
    10. Campus Food
      C
    11. Student Life
      C
    12. Safety
      B+
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    McPherson is a private, Christian college located in McPherson, Kansas. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 673 undergraduate students. Admissions is fairly competitive as the McPherson acceptance rate is 48%. Popular majors include Mechanical Engineering Technician, Business, and Accounting. Graduating 36% of students, McPherson alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $36,000.
    About McPherson College...
    Athletic Division
    NAIA Division II
    Athletic Conference
    Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference
    Address
    1600 E. Euclid
    McPherson, KS 67460
    Website
    mcpherson.edu

    McPherson College Rankings

    Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

    Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    48%
    Application Deadline
    —
    SAT Range
    1030-1180
    ACT Range
    20-24
    Application Fee
    $0
    SAT/ACT
    Required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Early Decision/Early Action
    —

    Cost

    Net Price
    $21,954/ year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $17,692/ year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    100%

    Academics

    Professors
    C+
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    13:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
    67%
    of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.6 responses
    80%
    of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.10 responses
    60%
    of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.10 responses

    Majors

    Most Popular Majors
    • Mechanical Engineering Technician
      27 Graduates
    • Business
      20 Graduates
    • Accounting
      12 Graduates
    • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
      10 Graduates
    • Communications
      7 Graduates
    • Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
      6 Graduates
    • Elementary Education
      6 Graduates
    • Graphic Design
      6 Graduates
    • Human Services
      6 Graduates
    • History
      5 Graduates

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    673Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    52
    Undergrads Over 25
    4%
    Pell Grant
    45%
    Varsity Athletes
    52%
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    Based on 7 responses
    Report
    • Motivated
      57%
    • Eccentric
      14%
    • Horrible
      14%
    • Kind
      14%

    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    95%
    Poll
    79%
    of students say they don't have Greek life.14 responses
    Poll
    72%
    of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.18 responses
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes your school?
    Based on 7 responses
    Report
    • Small and helpful
      57%
    • Calm
      29%
    • Horrible
      14%

    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $39,300/ year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    36%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    91%
    National
    83%
    83%
    of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.6 responses
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    McPherson College Reviews

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    I was terrified to come to college, away from home, where I didn't know anyone. However, I have never felt unwelcome, excluded, or upset in any way with my experience here. Playing basketball here along with keeping up with classes, working for the tutoring department, and participating in events on campus can keep a person very busy and sometimes overwhelmed. Yet, I have never felt alone in any of those areas; the support system with my coaches, professors, and peers has been beyond my expectations. I would even go as far to say that this little college in Kansas has become my home.
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    Everyone is so amazing here! The classes are small, so the professors are able to give you attention and help that you need. The staff work their hardest to make sure that everyone is comfortable, and that student life is engaged! We love our giant Bulldog family!
    The administration department is laughable at times which explains why you never get the classes you need. The dorms have paper thin walls and are in need of maintenance constantly. Adding insult to injury off campus living isn't offered until you're a junior. They have off campus living through the school, but much like the dorms they are in need of maintenance. The gen eds are pretty terrible depending on the professor. I like the idea of a smaller school, but McPherson feels too much like a high school and makes me dread going to social events around the school. Everyone knows everyone, drama and popularity is important to many individuals. All of these combined has had a negative impact throuought my stay. If you have believe that McPherson is like any other normal college get that idea out of your head. It is not my goal to bash this college, but to inform others of the negative that this institution has before making a major life decision.