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Students attend McPherson College in McPherson, Kansas, 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 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 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 410. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 410 and 580. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
McPherson College maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
There are 484 students at McPherson College (as of 2005).
The school has a residential or campus feel. McPherson College offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. McPherson College values student athletics, and belongs to the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference. The school 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) 241-0731
http://www.mcpherson.edu
McPherson College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Technician | 28 | automotive tech, industrial production tech |
| Business And Management | 22 | business management, international business, accounting, finance |
| Liberal Arts | 15 | history, sociology, English, interdisciplinary studies, Spanish language |
| Science | 7 | biology, chemistry |
| Education And Teaching | 6 | elementary school teaching, special ed |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 6 | health and fitness |
| Art Studies | 5 | art studies |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 4 | drama |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 3 | agricultural management, agriculture |
| Religion And Philosophy | 3 | philosophy and religious studies |
| Therapy And Counseling | 2 | psychology |
| Media | 2 | public relations, communication studies |
| Music | 1 | music |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 0 | computer and info science |
| Design | 0 | interior design |
| Mathematics | 0 | mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for McPherson College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 82 | 27 |
| Associate's degree | 22 | 1 |
In 2005, McPherson College had a total enrollment of 484 students (449 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 57% |
| Women | 43% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 83% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 6% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 39% |
| 20-21 | 31% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 5% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Kansas | 57% |
| Texas | 11% |
| Oklahoma | 6% |
| Colorado | 6% |
| Nebraska | 4% |
| Illinois | 2% |
| Missouri | 2% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Montana | 1% |
| Idaho | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
| Iowa | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 71 % |
McPherson College offers campus housing for 402 of its 449 (full-time) students.
(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 | 495 | 421 | 85% | 109 | 26% |
| Men | 291 | 237 | 81% | 62 | 26% |
| Women | 204 | 184 | 90% | 47 | 26% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 410 | 560 |
| SAT Math | 410 | 580 |
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 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 |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 23% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 85% |
| 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 | $ 15,160 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 15,160 |
| Room and board | $ 5,850 |
| Room charge | $ 2,400 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,450 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,590 |
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.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 5 | $52,592 | 3 | $48,904 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 8 | $44,517 | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 11 | $39,049 | 7 | $37,193 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $31,082 | 0 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 28 | $41,853 | 12 | $41,601 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference |
| Track | Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 133 | 83 | 216 |
| Football | 68 | 0 | 68 |
| Track | 27 | 19 | 46 |
| Basketball | 21 | 16 | 37 |
| All Other Sports | 17 | 48 | 65 |
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
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
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Public Relations/Image Management
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
(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 4% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Church of Brethren affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers campus housing 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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