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McPherson, founded in 1888, is a private, church-affiliated, liberal arts college. Its 23-acre campus is located in McPherson, 60 miles north of Witchita.

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Private
studentType
Coed
779
Undergraduates
519
Men - 66.5%
253
Women - 32.4%
10
Graduate Students
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Entrance Difficulty
Not reported
Overall Admission Rate
84% of 1,209 applicants were admitted
Early Action Offered
No
Early Decision Offered
No
Regular Admission Deadline
August 1
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Average GPA
3.4
SAT Math
468-553 range of middle 50%
SAT EBRW
468-573 range of middle 50%
ACT Composite
17-23 range of middle 50%
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Cost of Attendance
$49,798
Tuition and Fees
$35,162
Room and Board
$9,454
Average Percent of Need Met
81%
Average Freshman Award
$32,287
Average Indebtedness of 2024 Graduates
$33,454
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Academic Calendar System
4-1-4
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required for most or all students
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
53
Regular Class Size (Students)
2-9
36%
10-19
39%
20-29
18%
30-39
6%
40-49
1%
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McPherson Population
13,013
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Wichita, KS
Freshman Housing Guarantee
College offers housing to students
Students in College Housing
82% of all students
Athletic Conferences
National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
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Bulldog
Sororities
Not reported
Fraternities
Not reported
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Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
American Indian/Alaskan Native
4.7%
Asian
1.8%
Black/African-American
13.3%
Hispanic/Latino
17.9%
Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
1.2%
Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
0.3%
White
55.1%
Unknown
5.7%
International Students
6.2% from 24 countries
First-Year Students Returning
64.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
44.9%
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
97%
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
Not reported
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