McPherson College Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

Medium

Racial Diversity Index: 48%

Racial diversity is the chance that two students chosen at random are from different racial or ethnic groups, using the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index. 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.

Racial demographics of McPherson College students
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%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 44%

There are 106% more male students than female students enrolled at McPherson College with a gender ratio of 67% men to 33% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, McPherson College has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for McPherson College students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
67%
Women
33%
Enrollment by gender for McPherson College students
Gender Number of Students
Men
591
Women
287

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

High

Geographic Diversity Index: 74%

McPherson College draws 26 percent of students from Kansas, 70 percent from other states, and 3 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside Kansas, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Enrollment by geographic location for McPherson College students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
26%
Out of State
70%
Foreign
3%
Unknown Location
0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$59,250 per year

47% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

878
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 8.7%
Part-time undergraduates 4%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=155511.

Racial and gender diversity ratings use the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index (Gini-Simpson): the probability that two students chosen at random belong to different groups. See the Census method note, Measuring Racial and Ethnic Diversity for the 2020 Census. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside the college's home state (other U.S. states plus international). IPEDS does not publish enrollment by individual state of residence.

Last updated: August 2026