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McPherson College

1600 E Euclid, Mcpherson, KS 67460

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McPherson College School Description

McPherson College is a vibrant community of persons from diverse faiths and cultural backgrounds committed to its mission: To develop whole persons through scholarship, participation and service.

McPherson College is an ideal place for students to develop as whole persons, to learn, to explore and to grow. Offering an intense liberal arts foundation, relevant career oriented majors and broad opportunities for internships in real-life settings, McPherson College provides a nurturing environment in which tomorrow’s leaders can discover their life’s work and their place in the world.

At McPherson College, you can choose from over 20 academic majors and pre-professional programs. Our career-oriented liberal arts curriculum is designed to expose students to many situations that supplement and complement classroom learning. The interdisciplinary program also provides students the opportunity to combine courses from different departments or divisions into one major.

Home to the renowned automotive restoration technology program, McPherson College is the only four-year accredited college offering a degree in this field of study. Theory and research are integrated with practical experience in restoring antique or special-interest vehicles. Students acquire skills needed by doing hands-on restoration in a 33,000-square-foot facility equipped with specialized equipment and tools.

Opportunities for international study are available through Brethren Colleges Abroad. Students may choose to participate in a semester or year of study in one of 17 countries.

McPherson College’s greatest resource is a faculty of accomplished scholars who share a deep commitment to teaching, mentoring, and advising students. You will find that faculty members consistently take the time to make you feel at home. From spirited discussions in the classroom to travel abroad, from advising campus organizations to entertaining students in their homes, our faculty provide an array of opportunities to all students.

Equally important to the McPherson College community are the staff members who address student needs on a daily basis. Through teamwork, they demonstrate a genuine concern for students by providing guidance and counseling services, facilitating student activities, attending athletic and theatrical events, and maintaining facilities and campus grounds.

With more than 30 interest groups to choose from, students perform in ensembles, write student publications, surf the Internet, and explore other cultures. Students are often encouraged to actively take part in volunteer opportunities on campus and in the surrounding communities. And when new ideas arise, students play a major role in creating new clubs and organizations to address their interests.

The 23-acre college campus is located in McPherson, Kansas, a community of 15,000 recognized in national publications as one of the best small towns in America.

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McPherson College

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Chartered in 1887 by leaders of the Church of the Brethren, McPherson College, Kansas, has a 120-year history of providing traditional liberal arts and career-oriented education shaped by the essential values of its founding denomination. Mascot is the Bulldog. Located in McPherson, Kansas. McPherson College is a four-year liberal arts institution accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association. Athletically, McPherson College is a member of the KCAC Conference, which is part of the NAIA.

History

Recognizing the need for a college west of the Mississippi River to serve the educational needs of families moving westward, Church of the Brethren leaders at their Annual Meeting in 1887 decided to investigate potential sites. In August of the same year McPherson, Kansas, in McPherson County was chosen and McPherson College and Institute was founded.

With the construction of the Dormitory, a single building which served as residence hall, college, and library, the first academic semester opened on September 5, 1888, with sixty students and a faculty of seven. By the end of the first school year nearly two-hundred students had enrolled and the foundation had been laid for the main building. In 1898, Sharp's Hall was completed, though it had been used for school purposes for some time while still incomplete. On February 12, 1898, the school was officially christened "McPherson College."

A Carnegie Library was added to the campus in 1906, supported by an endowment. In 1909, the college purchased a farm for the agricultural department. At this time other academic departments included education, fine arts, Bible, and business, as well as pre-medical and pre-engineering courses. Bachelor of arts and bachelor of science degrees were conferred on the students completing the classical or the scientific collegiate course of study, respectively.

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Midwest
Setting:
Small Town Setting
Type:
Private
Affiliation:
Church of Brethren
Size:
Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
475
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
100%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 16,400
Students Receiving Aid:
100%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 25
Selectivity:
Selective
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McPherson College Degree Programs

Associate Degree Programs

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Bachelor’s Degree Programs

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McPherson College Students & Campus Life

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 100%
Part-Time 0%
Men vs. Women
Men 55%
Women 45%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 84%
Hispanic 7%
Other 5%
African-American 4%
Asian 0%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 52%
Out-of-State 48%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Kansas 52%
Texas 10%
Colorado 9%
Oklahoma 4%
Nebraska 3%
Percent of Students International: 0%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 96%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: Yes

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NAIA
Sports Include: Football (Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conf)
Basketball (Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conf)
Track (Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conf)

McPherson College Expenses (Tuition & Fees)

Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) Expenses  
Published Tuition and Fees:
 $ 16,400    
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 16,100    
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 300    
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
 $ 3,180 40%  
State and Local Grants:
 $ 2,740 23%  
Institutional Grants:
 $ 2,536 83%  
Student Loans:
 $ 5,927 76%  
Any Aid:
   100%  

McPherson College Admissions

Acceptance Rate: 81% (Selective)
Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 14%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 410, Math: 460
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 560, Math: 570
ACT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting ACT Scores: 85%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Composite: 20, Verbal: 18, Math: 19
Top 75th Percentile: Composite: 24, Verbal: 24, Math: 24

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 25.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Not Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Not Required
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Not Required
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Not Required
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Required

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