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McPherson College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

SAT Range968 to 1173

ACT Range18 to 23

Average GPA3.36

Acceptance Rate76.8%

McPherson’s admit rate is forgiving, but the 33% six-year graduation rate makes fit and readiness especially important. Because the school is test-optional and most applicants do not submit scores, aim near the top of the middle range, about a 23 ACT or 1170 SAT, only if it strengthens your academic profile.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

McPherson College facts and stats

Quick Facts

McPherson College enrolls 876 undergraduates in a small-town campus setting. McPherson has a 6-year graduation rate of 33%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 13:1.

Location

McPherson, KS

Undergrad Enrollment876

Freshman RetentionN/A

SettingSmall town

Student to Faculty Ratio13:1

Graduation Rate33%

Test PolicyTest-optional

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Key McPherson College application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

August 1

Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

May 1

Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

March 1

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit scores to test-optional McPherson, plan to take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year. Use the summer before senior year for a retake, since McPherson’s August 1 Regular Decision deadline falls before fall senior-year scores would arrive.

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What you'll actually pay

McPherson’s tuition and fees are $37,146, and the average merit award is $13,624. About 52% of students receive aid, and the FAFSA priority deadline is March 1.

Tuition and Fees$37,146

Room and Board$10,104

Average Merit Award$13,624

Application FeeN/A

Students on Aid52%

Average Aid Package$29,281

Average Debt at Grad$30,671

At McPherson College, tuition, fees, room, and board total about $47,250 per year. About 52% of students receive financial aid, with an average aid package of $29,281. Merit awards average $13,624, which can significantly reduce the sticker price for qualifying students. Graduates leave with an average debt of $30,671.