McPherson College Demographics & Diversity Overview

41%
Minority Students
32%
Female Students
4%
International
38
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

McPherson College has a diverse student body with 41% students of color and 4% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
55.9%(437)
Hispanic
19.4%(152)
African American
14.7%(115)
Asian
2.3%(18)
American Indian or Alaska Native
3.2%(25)
Pacific Islander
0.4%(3)
Two or More Races
1.7%(13)
Unknown
2.4%(19)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color41%
Total Enrollment858
International Students4%

Cultural Engagement

McPherson College offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

McPherson College has a gender distribution of 32% female students and 68% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
67.4%(577)
Women
31.8%(272)
Other
0.8%(7)

Gender Statistics

Men577

67% of total enrollment

Women272

32% of total enrollment

Other7

1% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

McPherson College serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 79% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 1% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
0.8%(6)
18-19
47.3%(370)
20-21
38.2%(299)
22-24
12.3%(96)
25+
1.5%(12)

Graduate Student Ages

22-24
28.6%(2)
25+
71.4%(5)

Age Diversity Insights

79%

Traditional Age (18-21)

1%

Non-Traditional (25+)

1%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

McPherson College attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 4% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 27% in-state residents, 69% out-of-state students, and 4% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
27.0%(65)
Out-of-State
68.9%(166)
International
4.1%(10)

Regional Representation

In-State65

27% of student body

Out-of-State166

69% of student body

International10

4% of student body

States Represented

38 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

41%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

32%

Female Students

Global Reach

4%

International

Age Diversity

1%

Non-Traditional Age