Central Christian College of Kansas
Central Christian College of Kansas is a private, Christ-centered institution established in the city of McPherson. Full-time students attending classes on Central’s campus are required to complete 20 Spiritual Formation credits per semester, which can be earned by attending the Chapel/Convocation Program. The college offers a wide variety of degree programs, many of which can be completed entirely online and through the NOW program, which offers night classes for adults and results in a degree within 3.5 years. The campus features a number of facilities for residential and commuting students to visit, such as the Contemporary Christian Music Building, the Briner Library, and the Wesley Black Fine Arts Center.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Free Methodist
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
Admissions Requirements
SAT
Yes
ACT
Yes
Transcript
No
Admitted Student Stats
63%
Submitting ACT
30%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 19
Average SAT Composite: 1008
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
571
Total Number of Undergrads
537
Classroom Sizes
0
100
15%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
19%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
14:1
US National: 21:1Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $21,000 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $21,000 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $8,950 |
| Books and Supplies | $1200 |
Aid & Grants
0
100
59%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
50%
Average Aid Per Year
$17,158
50%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,917
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$16,441
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
68%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$7,262
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$13,768
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$258
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Student Organizations
9
Size of Town
Suburb or town
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Housing
0
100
89%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Tigers
School Colors
blue and gold
Varsity Athletics Association
NAIA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
No
Campus emergency phones
No
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Employed
6 mos. after graduation
87%
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$34,800
What Students Are Saying
Central is a Christian community that is working to build well rounded graduates. It is not perfect, no college will be but it is the closest I found.
Lizzie from Oregon
It is a well balanced christian college where I believe that I am receiving a good education.
Dawn from Chicago, IL
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