Study at McPherson College

 Profile of McPherson College

Students attend McPherson College in McPherson, KS, 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.

Course Topics

McPherson College is known for its programs in music, mathematics, art studies, drama and performing arts, engineering technician, and nutrition and exercise therapy.

McPherson College Selectivity

The school is selective and does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 410. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 460 and 570.

Faculty

The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. McPherson College has a tenure system for senior faculty.

Student Enrollment

There are 544 students at the school .

Student Life

McPherson College has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. McPherson College offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference. McPherson College 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."