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McPherson College

McPherson College
P.O. Box 1402
McPherson, KS 67460

Official telephone: (620) 242-0400
Toll-free telephone: (800) 365-7402
Fax number: (620) 241-8443
Website: www.mcpherson.edu
McPherson College
Screen last updated on: December 2016

The admissions information below is valid for the 2016 academic year.

ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Admissions officer: David Barrett,
Director of Admissions
Contacting the office: 620 242-0410
620 241-8443 (fax)
admissions@mcpherson.edu

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? yes
Priority filing date for fall: July 1
Final filing date for fall: August 1
Freshmen are accepted for terms other than fall: yes
Application fee: $25
Can the application fee be waived? yes
Are refunds available on the application fee? no
Is the Common Application form accepted? no
Supplemental forms required for those using Common Application: no
Admissions requirements:
Minimum composite ACT score of 18 and minimum 2.0 GPA required.
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
A general college preparatory program is: neither required nor recommended
Campus visit is: recommended
Interview is: required of some
Off-campus interview: can be arranged with admissions representative
Standardized test requirements: SAT I or ACT required
School's test preference: ACT
Special requirements for admission to specific programs:
  • Portfolio required of automotive restoration program applicants.
Special programs/policies for applicants not normally admissible: conditional admission
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: no
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: no

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report important
  • class rank important
  • recommendations considered
  • standardized test scores considered
  • essay not considered
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview not considered
  • extracurricular activities considered
  • particular talent/ability considered
  • character/personal qualities important
  • alumni/ae relationship considered
  • geographical residence not considered
  • state residency not considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • minority affiliation not considered
  • volunteer work important
  • work experience considered
Admissions is need blind: yes
Average secondary school GPA: 3.23
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 99%
Percent of freshmen who submitted class rank: 1%
Combined ACT middle 50% range: 15 - 24
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 17%
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score: 80%

UNDERGRADUATE NOTIFICATION FOR FALL TERM
Notification of admission: on a rolling basis
Acceptance of admission: no set date

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 1,070
Number of applicants offered admission: 479 (45%)
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 388 (81%)
School has a waiting list policy: no
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 56%
Tuition deposit amount: $150, refundable until May 1.
Admission may be deferred: yes, up to 1 year

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