Mcpherson College's published cost of attendance is $50,611. Need-based financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $22,587, middle-income families pay around $28,655, and higher-income families pay approximately $31,043.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $50,611 |
| Tuition and Fees | $37,310 |
| Room and Board | $11,498 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,420 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$24,170 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $26,441 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $22,587 |
| $30–48k | $20,939 |
| $48–75k | $28,655 |
| $75–110k | $28,737 |
| $110k+ | $31,043 |
Mcpherson College's published cost of attendance is $50,611. Need-based financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $22,587, middle-income families pay around $28,655, and higher-income families pay approximately $31,043. Azimuth ranks Mcpherson College #1173 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $25,242, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $43,617; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For the typical graduate at Mcpherson College's median four-year earnings of $50,934, median federal debt of $25,242 projects to a monthly payment of about $285 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Mcpherson College earn median 4-year earnings of $50,934, placing Mcpherson College in the 11.1 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $4,708 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing the institution in the 37.6 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Mcpherson College #1272 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Program outcomes vary by major. Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians reports 28 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $52,781. Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness reports 15 graduates and median 4-year earnings of $48,331.
