by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 838 undergraduates in 2020, McPherson College is a very small, private college located in McPherson, Kansas. This is a great opportunity for those who would thrive in a charming, small-town atmosphere. Should you tire of the campus however, McPherson College offers a “study abroad” program.
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Individuals with disabilities make up 6.0% of the student population at McPherson College. For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit McPherson College Disability Services.
McPherson College offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
McPherson College has a comparatively very small, student body. There were 838 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 790 (94.3%). Part-time attendance was 48 (5.7%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 790 | 48 | 838 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, McPherson College receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank McPherson College #496 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at McPherson College by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the McPherson College Diversity Guide.
McPherson College has a total of 282 student athletes, 181 men and 101 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $2,561,946 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $2,561,946 |
| Net | $0 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to McPherson College Athletics