McPherson College
McPherson, KS · Private nonprofit · 872 undergrads (small, town) · website ↗
What you'll actually pay
Average net price per year — tuition, fees, room & board minus grant and scholarship aid — for in-state students by household income.
| Household income | Avg net price / year |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $22,587 |
| $30,000 – $48,000 | $20,939 |
| $48,000 – $75,000 | $28,655 |
| $75,000 – $110,000 | $28,737 |
| Over $110,000 | $31,043 |
| All incomes (average) | $26,441 |
Sticker tuition: $37,310 in-state — before aid.
Admissions & outcomes
- Acceptance rate
- 77%
- Average SAT
- 1058
- Median ACT
- —
- Students with Pell grants
- 38%
- Graduation rate (6yr)
- 34%
- Freshman retention
- 65%
- Median earnings @ 10yr
- $52,084
- Median debt at graduation
- $25,242
Most popular fields of study
Share of bachelor's degrees awarded.
Business24%
Health & Nursing12%
Kinesiology & Sports Science9%
Communications & Media7%
Education6%
Psychology6%
Biology & Life Sciences3%
Social Sciences3%
Visual & Performing Arts3%
Environmental Studies1%
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