McPherson College Admission
Acceptance Rate
84.04%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
24.02%
Freshmen Enrollment
250
SAT Scores
1,030
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 1,445 students have applied and 952 students have allowed to admit to McPherson College (Acceptance rate: 65.88%). McPherson's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 26.26 % where 250 students have finally enrolled out of 952 admitted students.
McPherson acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Kansas. Compared to similar schools in rankings such as Benedictine College and Bethany College, its acceptance rate is average (the average acceptance rate of the schools is 72.54%).
McPherson enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Kansas. Compared to similar schools in rankings, its yield is average (average yield is 23.70%).
How to Apply to McPherson College
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply McPherson.
| Admission | www.mcpherson.edu/admissions/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | https://recruit.mcpherson.edu/apply/ |
| Financial Aid | www.mcpherson.edu/admissions/financial-aid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | www.mcpherson.edu/admissions/financial-aid/net-price-calculator/ |
| Athletic | www.mcpherson.edu/students/student-right-to-know/ |
| Disability Service | https://www.mcpherson.edu/academics/academic-disability-services/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at McPherson and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at McPherson College is 1,030 and the average ACT score is 21. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of McPherson College is comparable to the schools (average score is 1,077). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| McPherson College | 1,030 | 21 |
| Similarly Colleges in Rankings | 1,077 | 22 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges | 1,132 | 69 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Kansas | 1,040 | 62 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At McPherson College, 51 students submitted SAT scores (20% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,030 and it is around average than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Kansas. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 458 | 520 | 570 |
| Mathematics | 450 | 520 | 550 |
| Total | 908 | 1,040 | 1,120 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At McPherson College, 119 students submitted ACT scores (48% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 21 and it is lower than average for Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in Kansas. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 17 | 19 | 23 |
| English | 15 | 19 | 22 |
| Mathematics | 16 | 17 | 21 |
McPherson Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to McPherson College. The school requires 3 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school record, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
1 item is Considered if submitted - Admission test scores.
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Not Considered |
| Recommendations | Not Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |