McPherson College

www.mcpherson.edu

Add Comparison

No Results Found

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$35,946

5.5% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$27,110

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

76.8%

1,846 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

878

99.1% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

33.9%

58 Graduates

About

McPherson College is a higher education institution located in McPherson County, KS. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at McPherson College were Automotive Engineering Technology (41 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (32 degrees), and General Health Services (14 degrees).

In 2024, 173 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at McPherson College. 36.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 63.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (106 degrees), 3.21 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (33 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at McPherson College is $35,946, which is $5,958 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,988).

Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields Baccalaureate Colleges

Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at McPherson College is $35,946, which is $5,958 more than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,988).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $27,110.

In 2024, 100% of undergraduate students attending McPherson College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 64% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$35,946

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at McPherson College was $35,946. The cost of tuition at McPherson College is $5,958 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,988).

This chart compares the tuition costs of McPherson College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$27,110

2024 Value

6.36%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 McPherson College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $27,110. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of McPherson College grew by 6.36%.

This chart compares the average net price of McPherson College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,233

Room and Board

$1,420

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at McPherson College was of $10,233 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 2.01% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,420. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at McPherson College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

100%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

64%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

100% of undergraduate students at McPherson College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 1.01% with respect to 2023, when 99% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at McPherson College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

McPherson College received 1,846 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 52.7% annual growth. Out of those 1,846 applicants, 1,417 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 76.8% acceptance rate.

There were 878 students enrolled at McPherson College in 2024. 42% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

McPherson College has an overall enrollment yield of 22.4%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

76.8%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

1,417

Accepted Out of 1,846

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of McPherson College was 76.8% (1,417 admissions from 1,846 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 83.8%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 52.7%, while admissions grew by 39.9%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of McPherson College (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

42%

Submission Percentage (2024)

Scores Submitted (2024)

42% of enrolled first-time students at McPherson College in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

McPherson College had a total enrollment of 878 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at McPherson College is 870 students and the part-time enrollment is 8. This means that 99.1% of students enrolled at McPherson College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at McPherson College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 52.5% White, 14.5% Hispanic or Latino, 13.4% Black or African American, 3.3% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.94% Asian, 0.342% Two or More Races, and 0.228% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at McPherson College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (33.9%), followed by White Female (18.2%) and Black or African American Male (10.3%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

99.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at McPherson College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 878 students. The full-time enrollment at McPherson College is 870 and the part-time enrollment is 8. This means that 99.1% of students enrolled at McPherson College are enrolled full-time compared with 78.4% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at McPherson College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

65%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at McPherson College was 65%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (75%), McPherson College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at McPherson College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
461 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
127 enrolled students
Black or African American
118 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at McPherson College is 52.5% White, 14.5% Hispanic or Latino, 13.4% Black or African American, 3.3% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.94% Asian, 0.342% Two or More Races, and 0.228% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 51.9% White, 13.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 69 students (7.86%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 47 fewer women than men received degrees from McPherson College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at McPherson College is white (106 degrees awarded). There were 3.21 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (33 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at McPherson College is Automotive Engineering Technology (41 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (32 degrees) and General Health Services (14 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at McPherson College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Engineering Technologies (41 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (15 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (14 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at McPherson College are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,644,626 people), Secondary school teachers (569,643 people), Other managers (431,986 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (355,102 people), and Education administrators (330,279 people).

The most specialized majors at McPherson College in 2024 are Engineering Technologies (41 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (15 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (14 degrees), Education (20 degrees), and Social Sciences (9 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at McPherson College are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Actuaries

The most specialized majors at McPherson College are Engineering Technologies (41 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (15 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (14 degrees), Education (20 degrees), and Social Sciences (9 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at McPherson College are Elementary & secondary schools (3,109,783 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (571,419 people), Computer Systems Design (356,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (326,222 people), and Legal services (301,135 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by McPherson College.

Most Common (2024)

Automotive Engineering Technology
41 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
32 degrees awarded
General Health Services
14 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at McPherson College was Automotive Engineering Technology with 41 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at McPherson College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

110

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 110 degrees were awarded to men at McPherson College, which is 1.75 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (63).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at McPherson College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 40 degrees were awarded to men at McPherson College in Automotive Engineering Technology, which is 40 times more than the 1 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 9 degrees were awarded to men at McPherson College in General Health Services, which is 1.8 times more than the 5 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

41%

100% Completion Time

49%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 41% of students graduating from McPherson College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 49% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 50% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
106 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
33 degrees awarded
Black or African American
16 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at McPherson College is white (106 degrees awarded). There were 3.21 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (33 degrees).

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Male
68 degrees awarded
White Female
38 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
19 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at McPherson College is white male (68 degrees awarded). There were 1.79 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (38 degrees).

Operations

McPherson College has an endowment valued at nearly $715M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 6.02M (0.842%) compared to the 8.99% average return (4.98M on 55.4M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2024, McPherson College had a total salary expenditure of 25.3M. McPherson College employs 19 Assistant professors, 15 Associate professors and 12 Professors. Most academics at McPherson College are Female Assistant professor (13), Male Associate professor (12), and Male Professor (7).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at McPherson College are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 28 employees, Business and Financial Operations, with 18 employees, and Management with 13 employees.

Endowment

$715M

2024 Endowment

3.25%

growth from 2023

McPherson College has an endowment valued at about $715M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of McPherson College grew 3.25% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $659M higher than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at McPherson College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$10.3M

2024 Salaries

growth from 2023

In 2024, McPherson College paid a median of $10.3M in salaries, which represents 40.5% of their overall expenditure ($25.3M) and a 0% growth from the previous year.

Instructional Salaries

$3.32M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2024, McPherson College paid a total of $3.32M to 49 employees working as instructors, which represents 32.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $556k (3.18%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at McPherson College were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 28 employees, Business and Financial Operations with 18 employees, and Management with 13 employees.

Keep Exploring

LaGrange College

University

West Virginia University Institute of Technology

University

University of the Ozarks

University

St. Andrews University

University

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State New Kensington

University