McPherson, KS · Private Nonprofit

McPherson College Cost, Tuition and Student Budget 2026

McPherson College cost profile summarizes tuition, total annual cost, average net price, student debt, median earnings, graduation outcomes, and value signals for 2026 budget-focused university comparison.

Budget Snapshot Moderate value signal Value Score:
Total Cost$50,611
Net Price$26,441
Median Earnings$52,084
Graduation Rate33.9%
Median Debt$13,833
Admission Rate76.8%
Student Count872
SAT Average1,058

McPherson College Student Budget Calculator 2026

Estimate how much money you may still need per year using this university's reported cost data plus your grants, family support, savings, work income, and student loans.

Estimated annual cost $26,441
Money available $0
Still needed per year $26,441
Monthly gap $2,203

Four-year projection: about $105,764 still needed over four years if the same gap repeats.

Loan projection: borrowing $0 per year equals about $0 over four years, compared with reported median debt of $13,833.

This calculator is an estimate. Actual aid, housing, residency status, program fees, family income, and borrowing limits can change the final budget.

University Cost and Earnings View

Money Profile

Median earnings$52,084Total cost$50,611Net price$26,441Median debt$13,833

Value Score Comparison

McPherson College45.2Dataset avg54.3KS avg51.2
Median earnings7% weaker than dataset average
$52,084
Total annual cost17% weaker than dataset average
$50,611
Average net price23% weaker than dataset average
$26,441
Graduation rate22.9 percentage points weaker than dataset average
33.9%
Median debt15% better than dataset average
$13,833

How This University Cost Compares

Dataset Average

Value Score: 54.3

Net Price: $21,437

Earnings: $55,928

KS Average

Value Score: 51.2

Net Price: $23,075

Earnings: $52,407

Best Use of This Page

Compare this university against schools with similar location, type, net price, total cost, debt, and earnings. A high value score is useful, but graduation rate and debt should be read together with it.

Student Fit Signals

  • Affordability: Net price is $26,441, compared with reported total cost of $50,611.
  • Outcomes: Median earnings are $52,084 and the graduation rate is 33.9%.
  • Debt pressure: Median debt is $13,833, while the loan share is 63.7%.
  • Access profile: Admission rate is 76.8% and Pell Grant share is 37.9%.
Full University Cost Data Snapshot
School TypePrivate Nonprofit
LocationMcPherson, KS
Admission Rate76.8%
In-State Tuition$37,310
Out-of-State Tuition$37,310
Total Cost$50,611
Net Price$26,441
Median Earnings$52,084
Graduation Rate33.9%
Median Debt$13,833
Pell Grant Share37.9%
Loan Share63.7%
Average Faculty Salary$7,375
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Value Score Methodology

Value Score = earnings 20.8 + graduation 8.5 + net price 6.2 + total cost 3.7 + debt 6.0 = 45.2/100. Uses median earnings, graduation rate, net price, total cost, and median debt.

Earnings20.8$52,084 · max 40 pts
Graduation8.533.9% · max 25 pts
Net Price6.2$26,441 · max 15 pts
Total Cost3.7$50,611 · max 10 pts
Debt6.0$13,833 · max 10 pts

The score is a comparison signal on a 0-100 scale. It is not a guarantee of future salary, admission outcome, financial aid, or final student cost.