Description

McPherson College (MC) in central Kansas is a liberal arts school with much to offer. It has numerous academic offerings and extracurricular activities.

Academics at the school include bachelor’s degrees awarded in subjects like:

  • Automotive Restoration
  • Behavioral Sciences
  • Health and Physical Education
  • Performing Arts
  • Teacher Education

MC has special pre-professional programs as well for those who want to get into Law, Optometry, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, or Veterinary Medicine. The school even allows students to select an interdisciplinary option where they can create their own majors by combining a variety of courses.

Classes can be taken on campus, online, or in another state or country through the MC study abroad program. There is also an active college life on campus, with athletic teams, campus ministry, community service projects, leadership opportunities, theater productions, and more.

Applications for admissions can be submitted online at no charge. Documents that may be included with enrollment applications include official high school transcripts, standardized test scores (ACT or SAT), and financial aid applications.

If you want to get away from the bustling city life to a small institution for higher learning in the rural Midwest, take a look at McPherson College.

Quick Facts

Location

Midwest

Setting

Small Town Setting

Type

Private

Affiliation

Church of Brethren

Size

Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)

On-Campus Housing Available

Yes

In-State Tuition

$18,400

Out-of-State Tuition

$18,400

Selectivity

Selective

Enrollment

629

Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
549
Freshman Class
137
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
629

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
87%
Graduate
13%

Full-Time vs. Part-time Students

Full-Time
100%
Part-Time
0%

Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State

In-State
57%
Out-of-State
43%

Gender of Students

Women
40%
Men
60%

Ethnic Diversity

African-American
9%
Asian
1%
Caucasian
80%
Latino
6%
Other
4%

Students State Origin

Kansas
57%
Colorado
8%
Texas
7%
Oklahoma
2%
Nevada
2%
Other
24%

International Students

International
1%
Domestic
99%