McPherson College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements
McPherson’s admit rate is forgiving, but the 33% six-year graduation rate makes fit and readiness especially important. Because the school is test-optional and most applicants do not submit scores, aim near the top of the middle range, about a 23 ACT or 1170 SAT, only if it strengthens your academic profile.
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McPherson College facts and stats
McPherson College enrolls 876 undergraduates in a small-town campus setting. McPherson has a 6-year graduation rate of 33%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 13:1.
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How do your scores compare at McPherson?
Key McPherson College application dates
Key dates
Regular Decision
August 1
Early Action
Not offered
Early Decision
Not offered
Priority Deadline
May 1
Financial Aid Priority
March 1
Test dates
August 22, 2026
Registration deadline: August 7, 2026
September 12, 2026
Registration deadline: August 28, 2026
October 3, 2026
Registration deadline: September 18, 2026
September 19, 2026
Registration deadline: August 14, 2026
October 17, 2026
Registration deadline: September 11, 2026
December 12, 2026
Registration deadline: November 6, 2026
If you choose to submit scores to test-optional McPherson, plan to take your first SAT or ACT by the spring of junior year. Use the summer before senior year for a retake, since McPherson’s August 1 Regular Decision deadline falls before fall senior-year scores would arrive.
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What you'll actually pay
McPherson’s tuition and fees are $37,146, and the average merit award is $13,624. About 52% of students receive aid, and the FAFSA priority deadline is March 1.
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At McPherson College, tuition, fees, room, and board total about $47,250 per year. About 52% of students receive financial aid, with an average aid package of $29,281. Merit awards average $13,624, which can significantly reduce the sticker price for qualifying students. Graduates leave with an average debt of $30,671.
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81% of undergrads live on campus
Freshman housing: Guaranteed
No fraternity or sorority life on campus.
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