More selective than 61% of Kansas colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
24% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 41% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose McPherson College over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
McPherson College SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, McPherson College is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 470 | 620 |
| SAT math | 490 | 580 |
| ACT composite | 18 | 23 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 960 | 1200 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
McPherson College admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 77% | 470–620 | 490–580 | 18–23 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 84% | 468–573 | 468–553 | 17–24 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is McPherson College compared with other Kansas colleges?
McPherson College has the 10th-lowest acceptance rate of 24 Kansas colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Tabor College | 65% | 34% | $20,205 |
| 7 | Kansas Wesleyan University | 72% | 49% | $22,671 |
| 8 | Newman University | 74% | 53% | $19,971 |
| 9 | Southwestern College | 76% | 36% | $29,824 |
| 10 | McPherson College | 77% | 34% | $26,441 |
| 11 | MidAmerica Nazarene University | 79% | 54% | $32,165 |
| 12 | Kansas State University | 82% | 71% | $19,406 |
| 13 | Ottawa University-Ottawa | 83% | 28% | $27,963 |
| 14 | University of Saint Mary | 87% | 48% | $22,519 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Kansas colleges →
Who enrolls at McPherson College
College Scorecard; IPEDS
McPherson College admissions questions
What is the McPherson College acceptance rate?
McPherson College accepts 77% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 1,013 of 1,209 applicants were admitted.
Does McPherson College require the SAT or ACT?
McPherson College considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 24% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 41% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for McPherson College?
The middle 50% of McPherson College enrolled first-year students scored 960–1200 on the SAT and 18–23 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at McPherson College?
24% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (241 of 1,013).
Is McPherson College getting harder to get into?
McPherson College accepted 77% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 84% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to McPherson College overview