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Mcpherson College
- 1600 E Euclid
- Mcpherson, KS 67460
- OPEID College Code: 00193300
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- General Phone: (620) 242-0400
- President: Ronald Hovis
- Website: www.mcpherson.edu

- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Four-One-Four Plan
- Highest Degree: Bachelor's Degree
- Local Area: Remote Town
- Student Enrollment: 544
- College Mascot: Bulldogs

Basic Information
- Student Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- Religious Affiliation
- Church of Brethren
- Mission Statement
- To develop whole persons through scholarship, participation and service.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Baccalaureate Colleges--Arts & Sciences
- Undergraduate Classification Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, No Graduate Coexistence
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Four-Year
- Size Classification Very Small Four-Year, Highly Residential
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $25.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 284 | 189 | 473 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 211 (74%) | 170 (90%) | 381 (81%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 75 (36%) | 59 (35%) | 134 (35%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 19 | 14% |
| ACT ® Exam | 114 | 85% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 410 | 560 |
| SAT ® Math | 460 | 570 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 20 | 24 |
| ACT ® English | 18 | 24 |
| ACT ® Math | 19 | 24 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 88%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 76% | 40% | 24% | 85% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $5,838 | $3,227 | $2,763 | $8,499 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 1.6% | 2.4% | 5.3% |
| Number in Default | 4 | 4 | 8 |
| Number in Repayment | 249 | 164 | 150 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $16,400 | $15,775 | $15,160 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $16,400 | $15,775 | $15,160 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,070 | $1,040 | $1,000 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,250 | $6,050 | $5,850 |
| Other Expenses | $4,430 | $4,380 | $4,250 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $28,150 | $27,245 | $26,260 |
| Out of State | $28,150 | $27,245 | $26,260 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $17,470 | $16,815 | $16,160 |
| Out of State | $17,470 | $16,815 | $16,160 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $17,470 | $16,815 | $16,160 |
| Out of State | $17,470 | $16,815 | $16,160 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 544 Undergraduate: 544
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 320 Female: 224
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 320 Female: 224
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 499 Part-Time: 45
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 499 Part-Time: 45
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 3 | 0.6% |
| American Indian | 8 | 1% |
| Black | 44 | 8% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.6% |
| Hispanic | 36 | 7% |
| White | 438 | 81% |
| Unknown | 12 | 2% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 3 | 0.6% |
| Ages 18-19 | 207 | 38% |
| Ages 20-21 | 170 | 31% |
| Ages 22-24 | 96 | 18% |
| Ages 25-29 | 28 | 5% |
| Ages 30-34 | 14 | 3% |
| Ages 35-39 | 9 | 2% |
| Ages 40-49 | 11 | 2% |
| Ages 50-65 | 5 | 0.9% |
| Age Uknown | 1 | 0.2% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 128 | 111 | 17 |
| Faculty Status | 45 | 41 | 4 |
| Tenured Faculty | 24 | 22 | 2 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 43 | 39 | 4 |
| Primarily Instruction | 43 | 39 | 4 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 5 | 5 | - |
| Other Professionals | 33 | 30 | 3 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 47 | 37 | 10 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 15 | 13 | 2 |
| Skilled Crafts | 3 | 3 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 12 | 12 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $42,819 (39) | $43,385 (28) | $41,377 (11) |
| Professor | $51,402 (7) | $52,156 (5) | $49,515 (2) |
| Associate Professor | $44,658 (13) | $44,895 (10) | $43,869 (3) |
| Assistant Professor | $39,111 (17) | $40,034 (11) | $37,418 (6) |
| Instructor | $32,340 (2) | $32,340 (2) | - (-) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $42,819 (39) | $43,385 (28) | $41,377 (11) |
| Professor | $51,402 (7) | $52,156 (5) | $49,515 (2) |
| Associate Professor | $44,658 (13) | $44,895 (10) | $43,869 (3) |
| Assistant Professor | $39,111 (17) | $40,034 (11) | $37,418 (6) |
| Instructor | $32,340 (2) | $32,340 (2) | - (-) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $617,103 | $407,803 | $209,300 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 66% | 34% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 266 | 161 | 105 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 242 | 143 | 99 |
| Basketball | 36 | 18 | 18 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 57 | 31 | 26 |
| Football | 85 | 85 | - |
| Soccer | 39 | 20 | 19 |
| Softball | 20 | - | 20 |
| Tennis | 13 | 7 | 6 |
| Volleyball | 16 | - | 16 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $29,247 | $18,125 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $4,221 | $4,489 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 25 | 15 | 10 |
| Basketball | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
| Football | 6 | 6 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 5 | - |
| Soccer | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Tennis | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 66%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 100%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 42% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 42% |
| Female | 43% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 100% |
| American Indian | - |
| Black | 39% |
| Asian | 100% |
| Hispanic | 13% |
| White | 48% |
| Unknown | - |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 22% |
| 5 Years | 31% |
| 6 Years | 33% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Burglary | 3 | 3 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Burglary | 2 | 1 |
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