McPherson College

The college has a primarily residential student body of approximately 800 from 33 states and 6 foreign countries providing a diverse and welcoming community.

McPherson College offers over 30 areas of study including pre-professional programs and the unique option to create a student-designed major allow students to combine select courses throughout the curriculum to meet their specific personal and professional goals.

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Academic programs

Design
Engineering
Science
Technology
Liberal Arts
Business
Education
Nursing
Communication
Music
Art & Design
Finance/Accounting
Government/Political Science
Health Science
Performing Arts
Social Science
Visual Arts
Psychology
Public health

Student experience

Athletics
Co-op/Internship Opportunities
Disability Services
Intramural/Club Sports
LGBTQIA Services
On-Campus Housing
Study Abroad
Undergraduate Research

Application information

First-year

Criteria for admission include a state-certified high school transcript or the completion of the GED, corresponding standardized test scores, and appropriate personal qualifications. Recommendations from high school guidance personnel, teachers and pastors may be examined concerning character traits and personal qualifications. We welcome applications from home school applicants.

Transfer

Transfer students who have earned an associate of arts or associate of science degree will be admitted with up to 64 credit hours transferring and with all general education requirements waived. A general education waiver is not accepted for students pursuing teacher licensure.

If you have not completed your associates degree, we will evaluate your courses on a course-by-course basis.

Visit us

See McPherson for yourself. On our connected campus, you’ll find welcoming people and a place where you belong. Meet faculty and students in your major, explore where you’ll live, and learn all that McPherson and Kansas have to offer.