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Central Christian College of Kansas

Central
#14310 / #3743
Global Influence / U.S. Influence
#1345
Most Desirable School
Evangelical Christian college in McPherson, Kansas, affiliated with the Free Methodist Church

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About Central Christian College of Kansas

Reasons to Choose Central Christian College

  • Online Program: The 100% online degree programs at Central have consistently ranked highly by education groups and websites. These programs are designed to be transfer-friendly and provide students with exceptional support that ensures their success.
  • Financial Aid: An incredible 100% of residential students at Central were awarded financial aid in 2019.

Central Christian College is located in McPherson, Kansas. The school is affiliated with the Free Methodist Church of North America, and was originally begun as a seminary for all grade levels in 1884 before shifting focus and location to serve college students.

Central offers 44 programs of study, and is accredited through the Higher Learning Commission. The 13:1 student to faculty ratio ensures that students receive individualized instruction and that professors know students by name. Of the 690 students attending Central, half of them are residential students and half have chosen the online degree option.

Tuition begins at $29,000 per year (not including room and board). Residential students can expect to pay $37,000 for all expenses, and online tuition is $425 per credit hour. Scholarships are available from the school to help offset the cost of attendance.

Chapel is required at Central, and students also participate in smaller, residence hall devotions to strengthen their faith and their ties to their fellow students. Regular church attendance is encouraged, but not mandatory for residential students.

Central offers 18 men’s, women’s, and coed sports for athletes to choose from. The school plays as part of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) and Division I of the National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA).

Central uses the “Core Four” model that focuses on holistic development and promotes a Christ-centered lifestyle. Through focusing on developing the core four of heart, soul, mind, and strength Central aims to graduate students with the characteristics of:

  • Collaboration
  • Virtue
  • Devotion
  • Self-awareness
  • Discernment
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Resiliency
  • Responsiveness

According to Wikipedia, Central Christian College of Kansas is a private evangelical Christian college in McPherson, Kansas, United States. Central Christian is affiliated with the Free Methodist Church. Athletics The Central Christian athletic teams are called the Tigers. The college is a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics , primarily competing in the Sooner Athletic Conference since the 2017–18 academic year. They are also a member of the National Christian College Athletic Association , primarily competing as an independent in the Central Region of the Division I level. The Tigers previously competed as an NAIA Independent within the Association of Independent Institutions from 2015–16 to 2016–17; and in the defunct Midlands Collegiate Athletic Conference from 2002–03 to 2014–15 .

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Central Christian College of Kansas Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information

Graduation Rate
31%

How Much Does Central Christian College of Kansas Cost To Attend?

Tuition (in-state)
$20,650
Price by Family Income
IncomeAverage Net Cost
0 - 30K$16,690
30K - 48K$15,905
48K - 75K$13,460
75K - 110K$18,093
110K+$16,643

Source: National Center for Education Statistics

How Much Do Central Christian College of Kansas Graduates Make?

If you graduate from Central Christian College of Kansas, then you can expect to earn an average of $34,800 per year. You also have a 86% chance of being employed after 10 years.

Central Christian College of Kansas's Demographics

Demographic data is for full-time, on-campus students.

Student BodyUnder-GradsGraduates
69967722

Where is Central Christian College of Kansas?

Central Christian College of Kansas is located at 1200 S Main, McPherson KS 67460-5740

What Is Central Christian College of Kansas Known For?

Central Christian College of Kansas is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:

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