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How to Get Into McPherson College

McPherson, KS · Private nonprofit · 2025-2026 cycle · Verified data

McPherson College Admissions Statistics

77%
Acceptance Rate
470-620
SAT Reading (mid 50%)
490-580
SAT Math (mid 50%)
18-23
ACT (mid 50%)
872
Undergrads
34%
Graduation Rate

How to Actually Get Into McPherson College

The bar here is clear

McPherson College admits most qualified applicants. Clear the academic bar (the ranges below) and your odds are strong. The real questions become fit, cost, and whether it earns its slot on your list, not whether you can get in.

Position your scores against the real bands

The middle 50% of enrolled students sits around 960-1200 combined SAT or 18-23 ACT. Above the 75th percentile, scores work for you and this can behave like a target. Below the 25th percentile, the rest of your application has to carry the file, treat it as a reach. Test policy here is "Test-flexible", check the fine print for your specific program.

The bigger picture: no single school decides your outcome, the shape of your whole list does. Read how top counselors build a college list before you finalize where McPherson College fits.

McPherson College Application Deadlines (2025-2026)

Round Deadline
Regular Decision (RD) Rolling

Deadlines verified from official sources for the 2025-2026 cycle. Rounds change year to year, always confirm on the school's site before submitting.

Application Requirements & Costs

Application platform Common App
Application fee $0
Test scores Test-flexible
Writing supplement Not required
Counselor recommendation Not required

McPherson College Cost & Financial Aid

Total cost of attendance (sticker, per year) $50,611
Tuition & fees $37,310
Room & board (on campus) $11,498
Average net price (aid-receiving families) $26,441

What You'd Actually Pay, by Family Income

Average net price per year (after grants and scholarships) for aid-receiving families, from federal College Scorecard data:

Family income Average net price / year
$0-30k $22,587
$30-48k $20,939
$48-75k $28,655
$75-110k $28,737
$110k+ $31,043
38%
Students receiving Pell Grants
64%
Students taking federal loans
65%
Freshman retention rate
16:1
Student-faculty ratio

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