McPherson College

Contact Us

Email: admiss@mcpherson.edu

Transfer Admissions Email: pavlovid@mcpherson.edu

Phone: (620) 242-0400

About Us

Founded in 1887, McPherson College is a four-year liberal arts college related to the Church of the Brethren. The beautiful 27-acre campus is set in McPherson, a town of 13,000 that is one of the top 100 small towns in the U.S., with a strong diversified economic base, located in central Kansas 50 miles north of Wichita.

The college has a primarily residential student body of approximately 800 from 33 states and 6 foreign countries providing a diverse and welcoming community.

McPherson College offers over 30 areas of study including pre-professional programs and the unique option to create a student-designed major allow students to combine select courses throughout the curriculum to meet their specific personal and professional goals.

Quick Facts

School Setting: Rural

Undergrad Population: 800

Average Class Size: 15

Institution Type: Private

Application Deadline for Fall 2021: Rolling Admissions

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Top 3 Things to Know About Us!

  1. McPherson College has amazing employability outcomes. 66% of graduates secured a job before graduation (3x the national average) and 98% of grads earned jobs within six months of graduation.

  2. The Student Debt Project combines financial literacy education, jobs and mentorships to create a pathway for students to graduate with little to no debt. McPherson College matches a percentage of every dollar students contribute to their education while they are in the program

  3. McPherson is safe! According to lendedu.com, McPherson is the second safest college town in the United States.