Skip to content

McPherson College

McPherson, Kansas · Private

77%acceptance rate
968–1173SAT middle 50%
18–23ACT middle 50%
$25,490average net price

McPherson College admitted 77% of 1,846 applicants (Common Data Set 2024-2025). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 968–1173 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 52% of students graduate within six years.

Your chances at McPherson College

Enter a score to see whether McPherson College is a reach, target or likely school for you.

or
Likely

Based on the admit rate (77%) alone. Add a score for a sharper read.

A rough read from the admit rate and test scores only. Grades, courses, essays and activities matter as much or more. To see your whole list at once, use the chances calculator.

Application deadlines

McPherson College’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:

Regular decision
Rolling admission

The application is free, and McPherson College accepts the Common App fee waiver.

Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check McPherson College’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.

Early decision and early action

McPherson College doesn’t report an early decision or early action round.

What admissions weighs

How McPherson College rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.

Very important

  • GPA

Important

  • –

Considered

  • Course rigor
  • Class rank
  • Test scores
  • Recommendations
  • Activities
  • Talent or ability
  • Character
  • Volunteering
  • Work experience

Not considered

  • Essay
  • Interview
  • First generation
  • Legacy
  • Where you live
  • State residency
  • Religion
  • Showing interest

High school GPA

First-year students averaged a 3.36 GPA.

  • 4.02%
  • 3.75–3.9915%
  • 3.50–3.7422%
  • 3.25–3.4918%
  • 3.00–3.2419%
  • 2.50–2.9918%
  • 2.00–2.495%
  • Under 2.01%

Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.

What it costs

Full price with housing is $50,666 a year. After grants, students paid $25,490 on average.

Average price after grants, by family income:

  • $0–30k$20,869
  • $30–48k$21,172
  • $48–75k$25,387
  • $75–110k$27,314
  • $110k+$28,232

Quick answers

What is McPherson College’s acceptance rate?

McPherson College admitted 77% of applicants: 1,417 of 1,846 (Common Data Set 2024-2025).

When is McPherson College’s application deadline?

McPherson College uses rolling admission for 2026–27 and has no early round on the Common App, so applying early in the fall gives you the best shot at open spots and aid.

What SAT score do you need for McPherson College?

The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 968 to 1173, with a median around 1088. A score at or above 1088 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.

How much is McPherson College’s application fee?

The application is free for 2026–27, and McPherson College accepts the Common App fee waiver.

Does McPherson College have supplemental essays?

No. McPherson College doesn’t ask for a supplemental essay or the Common App personal essay for 2026–27.

Not sure which colleges fit?

A Clarity Prep mentor builds a balanced list with your student and checks in every week until it’s done.

Writing your essay? Get a free college essay review.

Students also look at