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FACTS ABOUT MCPHERSON COLLEGE

McPherson College is in McPherson, KS (population 19,000) located just 45 minutes north of Wichita and 3 hours west of Kansas City.

The college has a primarily residential student body of over 800 from 33 states and 26 countries

McPherson College offers over 60 majors, minors and pre-professional programs including the option to create a student-designed major.

Their endowment is $1.5 billion.

77-84% acceptance rate (average GPA is 3.4 and range of ACT=18-23). They consider a wide range of students (C+ to A+)

2025-2026 Tuition and General Fees: $38,818

Living Expenses: $10,398 2025-2026 Total: $49,216

After merit scholarships, most families, without loans, pay less than upper $20K’s.

Merit Scholarships – Eligible students could receive up to $20,000 per year based on their high school or transfer GPA score. (Student-athletes and Auto Restoration students are not eligible for this merit structure).

Health Professions Scholarships – Each year McPherson College will select up to 3 incoming students to receive a full-tuition scholarship and 9 additional students to receive a $5,000 scholarship on top of their Merit Award.

Fine Arts Scholarships – Students interested in participating in band, choir, or theatre may audition for an additional scholarship.

Art & Design Scholarship – Students majoring in Art & Design may be eligible for additional scholarships based on a portfolio review.

PROGRAM SPOTLIGHTS:

Automotive Restoration

The only program of its kind in the nation.

From their website: “Contemporary technology meets traditional craftsmanship. Our bachelor’s degree in restoration technology is the only of its kind in the nation. From the early 1900’s horseless carriages up through the muscle car era, we work on a wide range of vehicles. Our supportive professors and broad-based curriculum give you the hands-on experience and well-rounded skill sets needed to succeed. When you graduate, you’ll feel confident to step into high-end restoration shops, museum settings, private collections and a range of other areas of the collector car industry. Even a path to own your own business. Ultimately, you’ll become highly sought-after in the industry.”

Natural Sciences

Biochemistry, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Sustainability, Teaching Licensure, Pre-Professional Programs

Art & Design

Graphic Design, Marketing, Photography, Studio Art, Pre-Art Therapy, Digital Media, Art Education

Health Science

Health Science, Healthcare Management

From their website: “The demand for well-educated health care managers and other allied health professionals is on the rise.

McPherson College’s Health Science program offers majors in Health Science and Healthcare Management for students interested in areas of movement science, allied health, public & community health, and healthcare management.

Students will have the opportunity to discover their career path through various field placements.

NEW: Nursing Program

Now you can get your BSN through McPherson & KU-Salina. In the first two years of the program you’ll take prerequisite nursing courses at the McPherson College campus. You will then be eligible for guaranteed admissions into the University of Kansas Nursing program and complete the remaining two years of nursing courses at the KU-Salina campus and online, while remaining at McPherson College. The bachelors degree (BSN) will be awarded by the University of Kansas

Website: https://www.mcpherson.edu/

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