A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at McPherson College are primarily White with a smaller Hispanic population. The school has medium racial diversity. 30% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
70%
|
| Black |
10%
|
| Hispanic |
12%
|
| Asian |
1%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
2%
|
| International |
4%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are more students than students enrolled at McPherson College with a gender ratio of . Compared to the US average of 56% female students, McPherson College has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of females.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
0.13%
|
| Women |
0.13%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1
|
| Women |
1
|
McPherson College serves a high number of out-of-state students with 73% of the student body residing outside of Kansas or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
27%
|
| Out of State |
69%
|
| Foreign |
4%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
40% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 8.7% |
| Part time Undergrads | 4% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=155511 IPEDS survey data for McPherson College.
Last updated February 24, 2025