Our Mission:
To develop whole persons
through scholarship,
participation and service.

 

   Hess Fine Arts Center, Summer 2006

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About McPherson College

McPherson College has redefined the traditional liberal arts education by engaging students in a career-oriented curriculum that incorporates real-life experiences to supplement and complement classroom learning. Through internships, international travel and interdisciplinary studies, athletics and special interest groups, our students experience an educational setting unlike any other. Regardless of their academic majors, they are encouraged to explore – to step outside their own experiences and their own cultures as they prepare for the ever-changing world in which they will live and work.

Our Mission
McPherson College is a vibrant community of persons from diverse faiths and cultural backgrounds committed to its mission: To develop whole persons through scholarship, participation and service.

History
Chartered in 1887 by leaders of the Church of the Brethren, McPherson College has a distinguished history of providing excellent liberal arts and career-oriented education shaped by the essential values of its founding denomination. The College welcomes students of all cultural, economic and religious backgrounds.

Our Students
Approximately 480 Students from 33 states and 6 foreign countries are enrolled at McPherson College, providing a diverse and welcoming community.

The Curriculum
Majors are offered in over 20 academic disciplines. Pre-professional study and the option to design an individualized or interdisciplinary major allow students to combine select courses throughout the curriculum to meet their specific personal and professional goals. Our four-year, career-oriented liberal arts approach also provides students with opportunities for internships and experience-based education.

Accreditation
As a member of the North Central Association, McPherson College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC Self Study.pdf). Our teacher education program is certified by the Kansas State Department of Education and the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education. The College holds numerous memberships with other professional agencies and organizations.

Campus Life
Intercollegiate and intramural sports, theatre productions, student publications, campus ministry, and a variety of social and community service organizations complement the academic curriculum and provide opportunity for student collaboration and leadership development.

Admissions/Aid/Visit
Applications for admission are accepted throughout the year. For priority consideration, first-time freshmen and transfer students should submit their applications prior to May 1.

The majority of McPherson College students receive financial aid annually from federal and state programs, McPherson College scholarships and grants, work-study programs and loans.

Prospective students and their families are encouraged to discover firsthand the many opportunities available at McPherson College. Arrange your personal visit through Admissions.

 

McPherson College does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national orgin, gender or physcial or emotional disability.

For more detailed information please see our Admissions FAQ

campus map

Take a quick virtual tour of the McPherson College campus through this interactive map.