Admissions Overview
The admission process at McPherson College has a 66% acceptance rate. There is no application fee. McPherson College has test optional requirements that focus on each student's unique potential.
Selectivity
66%
Moderately Selective
Application Volume
1,445
Total Applicants
Enrollment Yield
26%
Students who enroll
Admission Requirements
The admission process at McPherson College has a 66% acceptance rate. There is no application fee. Standardized test score requirements may vary. The admissions team at McPherson College evaluates each application holistically to assess student potential.
Testing Policy
Test Optional
Students may apply without submitting standardized test scores
Application Cost
$0
No application fee required
Complete Application Requirements
Required for Admission
High School Transcript
RequiredHigh School GPA
RequiredEnglish Proficiency Test
RequiredOptional (Considered if Submitted)
Standardized Test Scores
OptionalNot Considered for Admission
Personal Statement/Essay
Not ConsideredLetters of Recommendation
Not ConsideredHigh School Class Rank
Not ConsideredWork Experience
Not ConsideredLegacy Status
Not ConsideredOther Tests (Wonderlic/WISC)
Not ConsideredNote: Requirements may vary by program or student type. International students may have additional requirements. Contact the admissions office for specific questions about your application.
Test Scores
Test score ranges represent the 25th to 75th percentile of admitted students at McPherson College. About 20% of admitted students submitted SAT scores, with total scores typically ranging from 908 to 1,120. Additionally, about 48% of admitted students submitted ACT scores, with composite scores typically ranging from 17 to 23.
SAT Scores
20% of students submitted400
1600
908 – 1120
200
800
458 – 570
200
800
450 – 550
ACT Scores
48% of students submitted1
36
17 – 23
1
36
15 – 22
1
36
16 – 21
Admission Statistics
1,445 students applied to MCPHERSON. Of those, 66% were accepted (952 students). Of these 952 accepted students, 250 chose to enroll.
1,445
Total Applicants
952
Students Admitted
250
Students Enrolled
66%
Acceptance Rate