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McPherson College, MC, was established by members of the Church of the Brethren in 1887. Originally christened McPherson College and Institute, the college was given its present name on February 12, 1898. The campus of this non-profit, private institute sits on 23 acres in McPherson, Kansas.
Students of McPherson College can choose majors in art, auto restoration, business administration, sciences, communication, elementary education, environmental studies, physical health, sociology, psychology, and theater. The college also offers several pre-professional programs, and study abroad opportunities.
McPherson College offers enrollment to candidates from over 30 states and more than 5 foreign countries. Students participate in sports like basketball, cross country, football, soccer, track and field, softball, tennis, and volleyball. The athletics teams are nicknamed the Bulldogs, and they compete in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, and the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference.
Students attend McPherson College in McPherson, KS, a self-contained town. The school is proud of its Church of Brethren status. McPherson College is a private, not-for-profit institution. The school degrees go up to the Bachelor's degree.
McPherson College is known for its programs in music, mathematics, art studies, drama and performing arts, engineering technician, and nutrition and exercise therapy.
The school is selective and does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 450. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 420 and 560.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. McPherson College has a tenure system for senior faculty.
There are 544 students at the school (as of 2007-2008).
McPherson College has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. McPherson College offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference. McPherson College offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"To develop whole persons through scholarship, participation and service."
More complete details are provided below.
McPherson College
1600 E Euclid
McPherson, KS 67460-1402
General Phone: (620) 242-0400
http://www.mcpherson.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 39 | business management, international business, accounting, finance |
| Engineering Technician | 28 | industrial production tech, automotive tech |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 15 | health and fitness |
| Liberal Arts | 14 | sociology, English, Spanish language, political science, history, interdisciplinary studies |
| Education and Teaching | 9 | elementary school teaching, special ed |
| Science | 5 | biology, natural sciences, biochemistry, chemistry |
| Art Studies | 4 | art studies |
| Media | 3 | public relations, journalism, communication studies |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 3 | drama |
| Design | 3 | graphic design, interior design |
| Therapy and Counseling | 2 | psychology |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 2 | information technology, computer and info science |
| Agricultural Science and Management | 2 | agriculture, agricultural management |
| Mathematics | 1 | mathematics |
| Music | 1 | music performance, music |
| Religion and Philosophy | 1 | philosophy and religious studies |
| Mechanics and Repair | 0 | vehicle maintenance |
Number of programs and degrees for McPherson College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 132 | 34 |
| Associate's degree | 0 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, McPherson College had a total enrollment of 544 students (581 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 59% |
| Women | 41% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 81% |
| Black | 8% |
| Hispanic | 6% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 38% |
| 20-21 | 31% |
| 22-24 | 18% |
| 25-29 | 5% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Kansas | 37% |
| Oklahoma | 23% |
| Colorado | 13% |
| Texas | 8% |
| Missouri | 4% |
| Nebraska | 3% |
| Nevada | 1% |
| Maine | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Mississippi | 1% |
| Delaware | 1% |
| Washington, DC | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
| Iowa | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 66 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
McPherson College offers campus housing for 430 of its 581 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of McPherson, Kansas for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Kansas Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 423 | 367 | 87% | 135 | 37% |
| Men | 244 | 201 | 82% | 79 | 39% |
| Women | 179 | 166 | 93% | 56 | 34% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 450 | 570 |
| SAT Math | 420 | 560 |
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 13% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 87% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 17,200 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 17,200 |
| Room and board | $ 6,500 |
| Room charge | $ 2,600 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,900 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,110 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,600 |
Financial Aid:
McPherson College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 193300)
McPherson College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 14 | 5 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 5 | 1 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 6 | 5 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 5 | $51,986 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 8 | $44,856 | 3 | $43,699 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 11 | $39,551 | 6 | $37,929 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 25 | $43,514 | 11 | $41,655 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference |
| Track | Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 146 | 67 | 213 |
| Football | 86 | 0 | 86 |
| Basketball | 24 | 16 | 40 |
| Track | 16 | 9 | 25 |
| All Other Sports | 20 | 42 | 62 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Business and Management, General
Agriculture, General
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Finance, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Technology
DESIGN
Graphic Design
Interior Design
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Automotive Engineering Technology/Technician
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies, Other
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Journalism
Public Relations/Image Management
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Natural Sciences
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets McPherson College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Church of Brethren affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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