McPherson College Admission Requirements
- 4/10 Overall Rating
- 4 Year
- McPherson, KS
-
0 reviews
McPherson College Admission Overview
McPherson College admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year McPherson College admitted 76.8% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.33 GPA (B+) and SAT 960-1200 / ACT 18-23. McPherson College is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
McPherson College is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.
McPherson College Acceptance Rate
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance rate Share of applicants offered admission last year.
Admission Standards Measure of enrolled testers' SAT/ACT scores vs. other colleges.
Applicant Competition Measure of this school's acceptance rate vs. other colleges. A low acceptance rate indicates high competition.
Very Low
Admission difficulty for McPherson College
Acceptance Rate
The McPherson College acceptance rate is 76.8%. Last year, 1,417 of 1,846 applicants were admitted. That is the 11th lowest acceptance rate in Kansas.
Admission Selectivity
How hard is it to get into McPherson College and can you get accepted?
McPherson College is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.
McPherson College typically attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.33. 22% of those admitted chose to enroll.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
McPherson College GPA
GPA of enrolled freshmen
Avg. High School GPA The average high school GPA for incoming freshmen on a 4.0 scale.
3.33Typical High School Grades Letter grade on a 4.0 scale for last year's average, not a cutoff.
B+Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.33
Average GPA
Enrolled freshmen at McPherson College typically have around a 3.33 GPA (B+) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have above average high school grades. McPherson College is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.
The school ranks #17 in Kansas for highest average GPA.
See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.3 GPA range.
Competitiveness by GPA Ranges
Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.
GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024
McPherson College SAT Scores
SAT scores of enrolled freshmen
SAT Range The middle 50% of enrolled testers who sent SAT. The maximum score is 1600.
960-1200Freshmen who sent SAT Share of enrolled freshmen who submitted SAT scores. This is enrolled testers, not all applicants.
42%25th Percentile Scores
- Reading 470
- Math 490
- Composite 960
75th Percentile Scores
- Reading 620
- Math 580
- Composite 1200
Average SAT
Enrolled testers at McPherson College typically score around a 1080 SAT (middle 50% 960–1200) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 55th percentile nationally. McPherson College ranks #4 in the state of Kansas for highest average SAT composite score.
SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 960 to 1200
SAT policy
McPherson College is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.
View other colleges which accept students in the 1080 SAT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
McPherson College ACT Scores
ACT scores among enrolled freshmen
ACT Range Mid-50 ACT composite among enrolled testers who sent ACT. The scale tops out at 36.
18-23Freshmen reporting ACT Percent of enrolled freshmen who reported ACT. Counts enrolled testers, not the full applicant pool.
34%25th Percentile Scores
- English 15
- Math 16
- Composite 18
75th Percentile Scores
- English 24
- Math 23
- Composite 23
Average ACT
Incoming testers at McPherson College typically have around a 20 ACT (mid-50 18–23) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 51st percentile of ACT takers nationwide. McPherson College places #11 among colleges in Kansas for highest average ACT composite.
ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 18 to 23
ACT policy
You may apply to McPherson College without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.
See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 20.0 ACT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Estimate How You Compare
See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.
Open the McPherson College chances calculatorApplying
Admission Statistics
Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to McPherson College and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Fall 2027 Application Deadline
Applications Due
Aug 1, 2027Days left to Apply
335Applicants have 335 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Aug 1, 2027.
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to McPherson College is $0. The school is free to apply to.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Credits Accepted
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Admission summary
McPherson College is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 76.8% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.33 GPA (about an B+ average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (960-1200); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Other Colleges to Apply To
Students applying to McPherson College often consider these colleges
Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=155511.
GPA calculator: McPherson College GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026