McPherson College Acceptance Rate & Test Scores

McPherson, KS · Private · 4-year

  • Acceptance rate: 77% for fall 2024
  • SAT, middle 50%: 470–620 reading and writing, 490–580 math
  • ACT, middle 50%: 18–23 composite
  • Average net price: $25,490 a year (2022–23)
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McPherson College GPA requirements

McPherson College requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and McPherson College hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.

McPherson College acceptance rate

McPherson College admitted 1,417 of 1,846 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 77%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

McPherson College is a private nonprofit 4-year college in McPherson, Kansas, with 876 undergraduates.

SAT and ACT scores

Scores of the first-year students who entered McPherson College in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:

Test25th percentileMedian75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing470541620
SAT Math490536580
ACT Composite182023
ACT English151924
ACT Math161923
42% submitted SAT scores and 34% submitted ACT scores, as McPherson College reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1058 for admitted students.

Admission requirements

What McPherson College looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:

Admission factorStatus
High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average.Required
High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned.Required
Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores.Considered if submitted
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.Not considered
College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.Not considered
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.Not considered
Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application.Not considered
Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III.Not considered
Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations.Not considered
Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work.Not considered
Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college.Not considered
Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with McPherson College's admissions office before you apply.

AP credit

McPherson College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

It doesn't award credit for life experience.

Average net price

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $25,490 a year at McPherson College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Frequently asked questions

Do I have a chance at McPherson College with a 3.0 GPA?

GPA alone can't tell you here. McPherson College admitted 77% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.

What are McPherson College's SAT and ACT score ranges?

The middle 50% of McPherson College's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 470–620 in reading and writing and 490–580 in math; ACT composite 18–23, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.

Is McPherson College test optional?

Check McPherson College's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. McPherson College was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 42% sent SAT scores and 34% sent ACT scores.

What GPA does McPherson College look for?

McPherson College requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.

What percent of applicants does McPherson College accept?

McPherson College's acceptance rate was 77% for fall 2024: it admitted 1,417 of 1,846 first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education.

How hard is it to get into McPherson College?

Not very selective: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. McPherson College admitted 77% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

How much does GPA matter at McPherson College?

A lot: McPherson College requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers test scores if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, college preparatory program, recommendations, essay or personal statement, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Does McPherson College consider legacy status?

No. McPherson College doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Does McPherson College accept AP credit?

Yes. McPherson College awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

How much does McPherson College cost after financial aid?

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $25,490 a year at McPherson College in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Before you apply, check McPherson College's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.

Sources

  1. College Navigator: McPherson CollegeU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
  2. College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).

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