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Interested in attending McPherson College?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into McPherson College, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

84
%
Acceptance rate
3.39
Average High School GPA
August 1
Regular admission deadline
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into McPherson College?

84%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, McPherson accepted 84% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 1,204 people applied and 1,013 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
323 / 386 (84%)
Men
685 / 818 (84%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at McPherson College:

100%
92.0
84.0
76.0
68.0
60.0
2022
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

23%
Enrollment of those accepted
Medium
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 23% ended up enrolling at McPherson College, making their yield rate Medium. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into McPherson College by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things McPherson considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Standardized Test Scores

Important

  • Character/Personal Qualities

Considered

  • Class Rank
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Application Essay
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into McPherson College?

3.39
Average High School GPA
Test Optional
Testing

Grades

Students who recently attended McPherson College as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.39.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
4%
3.75-3.99
19%
3.50-3.74
22%
3.25-3.49
19%
3.00-3.24
22%
2.50-2.99
11%
2.00-2.49
3%

McPherson is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

24%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

41%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
468
75th Percentile
553
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
468
75th Percentile
573
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
954
75th Percentile
1133

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to McPherson College. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

August 1
Regular admission deadline
July 1
Application notification

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