McPherson College Acceptance Rate
McPherson, Kansas · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 1,209
- Admitted
- 1,013
- Yield
- 23.8%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, McPherson College's acceptance rate has fallen from 99.3% in 2014–15 to 83.8% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 555 to 1,209 (+118%) over that period.
Its 83.8% rate makes McPherson College more selective than about 34% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 21 tracked Kansas schools, it is more selective than about 43%.
McPherson College has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 23.8% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 555 | 551 | 99.3% | 152 |
| 2015–16 | 656 | 477 | 72.7% | 194 |
| 2016–17 | 1,213 | 695 | 57.3% | 196 |
| 2017–18 | 1,077 | 522 | 48.5% | 202 |
| 2018–19 | 1,222 | 942 | 77.1% | 175 |
| 2019–20 | 1,906 | 993 | 52.1% | 225 |
| 2020–21 | 1,785 | 931 | 52.2% | 230 |
| 2021–22 | 884 | 748 | 84.6% | 271 |
| 2022–23 | 1,445 | 952 | 65.9% | 250 |
| 2023–24 | 1,209 | 1,013 | 83.8% | 241 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 386 | 323 | 83.7% |
| Men | 818 | 685 | 83.7% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 468–573 | 24% |
| SAT Math | 468–553 | |
| ACT Composite | 17–24 | 41% |
How McPherson College compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is McPherson College's acceptance rate?
McPherson College's acceptance rate is 83.8% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,013 admitted of 1,209 applicants).
Is McPherson College test optional?
McPherson College is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to McPherson College?
McPherson College received 1,209 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,013.
What SAT score do you need for McPherson College?
Admitted students at McPherson College typically scored 468–573 on SAT Reading/Writing and 468–553 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is McPherson College getting harder to get into?
McPherson College has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 99.3% in 2014–15 to 83.8% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.mcpherson.edu/.