McPherson College 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$32,408

Cost of attendance at McPherson College in 2022 for students from Kansas.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Kansas's average	$7,489
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$32,408

Cost of attendance at McPherson College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Kansas's average	$17,865
National average	$30,238

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at McPherson College was $24,693. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at McPherson College

McPherson College net price calculator

$24,693

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private Non Profit colleges in Kansas and nationwide.

Kansas's average	$14,909
National average	$22,640

Below is the net price of McPherson College for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$24,693	$821 (3%)	$20,992	$20,173	$23,829	$24,740	$27,935
2021	$23,872	$800 (3%)	$20,415	$19,779	$22,075	$23,240	$39,585
2020	$24,672	$2,578 (12%)	$23,358	$18,674	$22,187	$25,863	$26,711
2019	$22,094	$140	$19,554	$18,670	$20,566	$23,339	$25,372
2018	$21,954	$1,432 (7%)	$18,383	$21,194	$20,647	$23,466	$24,483
2017	$20,522	$177	$17,566	$17,023	$18,737	$22,138	$12,633
2016	$20,345	$459 (2%)	$19,046	$18,090	$18,129	$22,047	$22,748
2015	$19,886	$796 (4%)	$17,744	$16,047	$18,424	$21,834	$23,338
2014	$20,682	--	$17,976	$16,932	$20,019	$22,360	$24,332

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of McPherson College's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$50,234	$1,260 (3%)	$32,408	$16,406	$1,420
2021	$48,974	$1,071 (2%)	$31,154	$16,400	$1,420
2020	$47,903	$2,818 (6%)	$30,077	$16,406	$1,420
2019	$45,085	$2,356 (6%)	$28,951	$14,714	$1,420
2018	$42,729	$2,745 (7%)	$27,823	$13,486	$1,420
2017	$39,984	$1,744 (5%)	$26,498	$12,066	$1,420
2016	$38,240	$1,307 (4%)	$25,236	$11,584	$1,420
2015	$36,933	$1,424 (4%)	$23,935	$11,578	$1,420
2014	$35,509	$514 (1%)	$22,891	$11,240	$1,378
2013	$34,995	--	$21,801	$11,856	$1,338

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does McPherson College provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 662 dormitories available to its students at $3,850 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at McPherson College is $428 per month.
Does McPherson College provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at McPherson College for one academic year is $5,082, which works out to $565 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: McPherson College estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,420.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, McPherson College estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $3,600

If living off-campus, with family: $7,876

If living off-campus, not with family: $7,876
How much is McPherson College application fees?: McPherson College does not have an application fee.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: McPherson College offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

McPherson College cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$590	$375
For out-of-state students	$590	$375

Housing and Meal

McPherson College offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at McPherson College for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	$5,082	$3,850	N/A	19	662
2021	$5,083	$3,671	N/A	19	530
2020	$4,983	$3,599	N/A	19	572
2019	$4,883	$3,528	N/A	19	550
2018	$4,782	$3,528	N/A	19	494
2017	$4,883	$3,528	N/A	23	470
2016	$4,883	$3,528	N/A	23	470

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by McPherson College during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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