Applying to McPherson

Acceptance Rate	SAT Median
83.79%	1,030

McPherson College's acceptance rate is 83.79% for 2023-2024 admission. A total of 1,209 students applied and 1,013 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into McPherson.

The median SAT score is 1,030 and the ACT score is 21 at McPherson.

To apply to McPherson, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not required, but considered for admission. In addition, english proficiency test score is also considered (required).

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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2023-24, the acceptance rate of McPherson College is 83.79% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 23.79%. 818 men and 386 women applied to McPherson and 685 men and 323 women students were accepted.

Among them, 165 men and 73 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2023). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at McPherson.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at McPherson
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	1,209	818	386	0	0
Admitted	1,013	685	323	0	0
Enrolled	241	165	73	0	0
Acceptance Rate	83.79%	83.74%	83.68%	-	-
Yield	23.79%	24.09%	22.60%	-	-

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

McPherson College 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2024, 59 students (24% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 100 students (41%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at McPherson.

The median SAT score is 1,030 with 510 SAT EBRW and 520 SAT Math median scores. The 75^th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 573 and the 25^th percentile is 468. The SAT Math 75^th percentile score is 553 and 25^th percentile is 468 .

The median ACT composite score is 21 with 75^th percentile score of 24 and 25^th percentile score of 17 at McPherson. The median ACT math score is 19 and the ACT English score is 19.

The SAT and ACT scores at McPherson College are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,072, ACT: 22 - private (not-for-profit) baccalaureate college - diverse fields).

2024 SAT and ACT Scores at McPherson
	25^th Percentile	50^th Percentile (Median)	75^th Percentile
SAT Total	936	1030	1126
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing	468	510	573
SAT Math	468	520	553
ACT Composite	17	21	24
ACT Math	16	19	22
ACT English	16	19	22

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

McPherson College 2023 SAT and ACT Score Chart

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at McPherson. The english proficiency test is reqired .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply McPherson College.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

McPherson Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Not Considered
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Not Considered
Recommendations	Not Considered
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Not Considered
SAT / ACT	Considered, if submitted
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Not Considered
Personal statement or essay	Not Considered
Legacy status	Not Considered

General Admissions Information

The next table provides general admission information for applying to McPherson.

Admission Information for Applying to McPherson
Open Admission Policy	No
Admission Information	www.mcpherson.edu/admissions/
Online Application	https://recruit.mcpherson.edu/apply/
Calendar System	Four-one-four plan
Course for High School Students	Offers outside a dual enrollment
Credits Accepted	Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered	Bachelor, Master

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