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Central Christian College of Kansas

McPherson, KS · Private nonprofit · 4-year · Methodist and Wesleyan

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Average price after aid $11,404 a year

Median debt at graduation: $27,000 (all students)

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Central Christian College of Kansas is a Free Methodist college in McPherson, Kansas. Community Chapel meets every Wednesday, every student takes part in two weekly spiritual connections, and the core requires two Bible courses.

Faith life at a glance

In the college’s own words

Questions students ask

Do I have to go to chapel?

Community Chapel meets every Wednesday at 10 a.m., and every student takes part in two weekly spiritual connections.

Source: centralchristian.edu
What's a normal week?

Community Chapel meets Wednesdays at 10 a.m., and students can join a weekly small group led by students, faculty or staff.

Source: centralchristian.edu
Where do I find community?

Students can join a weekly small group led by students, faculty or staff.

Source: centralchristian.edu

Academic Excellence

C+Academic Excellence: C+ (grade C+): 0 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
29 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.27%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.45%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.Not reported
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.15 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$3,254

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Faith scorecard

Each area’s grade and what we found. Tap an area to see the findings and their sources.

Partly researched

We have checked some of this college’s faith and campus life facts against its own official pages. There is not yet enough verified to grade them, so the findings below are what we could confirm. Anything not listed has not been confirmed yet.

  • Bible studies, small groups and Christian student organizations: Many (The weekly small group path is part of every student's spiritual life.)
  • Help finding a local church (church fairs, rides, partner churches): Yes
  • Office or senior leader for spiritual life or Christian mission: Yes (A Campus Life Director with a focus on spiritual formation is named in the 2026-27 catalog.)
  • Chapel services during the week: Once a week (One regular chapel a week, Wednesdays at 10:00 AM.)
  • Chapel attendance expected of students: Encouraged or partly required (Every student takes part in two weekly spiritual connections.)
  • Student worship nights or praise services: Now and then (Worship nights are listed among approved gatherings.)
  • Prayer opportunities (prayer rooms, prayer groups, days or weeks of prayer): Weekly (Weekly small groups include prayer.)
  • A chapel or worship space on campus: Yes (The Robert Greer Auditorium is used for college chapels.)
  • Published weekly schedule of chapel, worship and prayer: 1 or 2 times a week (1 weekly time documented: 1 chapel, 0 worship night, 0 prayer.)
  • Bible or theology courses required of all bachelor's students: 2 courses (Residential bachelor's core: MT-BI 100 plus any other MT-BI course, 6 credits (two 3-credit courses).)
  • Required courses include study of the Old and New Testaments: One choice among others (The second Bible course may be an Old or New Testament course or any other MT-BI course; not required of all students.)
  • Bible, theology or ministry major offered: Yes (Ministry and Theology department offers ministry majors including Worship Arts, Pastoral Ministry and Ministry Leadership.)
  • A published statement of faith: Yes
  • Service explicitly rooted in the Christian mission: Yes (The Student Body Chaplain organizes ministry and community service opportunities that the catalog says build servant leadership and a coherent Christian worldview.)
DWorship and chapel: Limited (grade D): 40 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Worship and chapel

45 of 100 points · 6 of 7 found

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Chapel services during the weekOnce a week (One regular chapel a week, Wednesdays at 10:00 AM.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Life - Central Christian Collegecentralchristian.edu/student-life/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Every Wednesday, our campus pauses together for Community Chapel.”
      Community Chapel meets once a week, on Wednesdays.
      “Wednesdays at 10:00 AM”
      Community Chapel is held Wednesdays at 10:00 AM.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Chapel attendance expected of studentsEncouraged or partly required (Every student takes part in two weekly spiritual connections.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Life - Central Christian Collegecentralchristian.edu/student-life/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “every student participates in two weekly spiritual connections”
      Every student takes part in two weekly spiritual connections, chapel and a weekly path.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Student worship nights or praise servicesNow and then (Worship nights are listed among approved gatherings.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Life - Central Christian Collegecentralchristian.edu/student-life/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “worship nights”
      Worship nights are among the approved gatherings in the flexible path.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Prayer opportunities (prayer rooms, prayer groups, days or weeks of prayer)Weekly (Weekly small groups include prayer.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Life - Central Christian Collegecentralchristian.edu/student-life/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Join a weekly small group led by students, faculty, or staff.”
      Students can join a weekly small group led by students, faculty or staff.
      “prayer and encouragement”
      Small groups include prayer and encouragement.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Campus pastors or chaplains serving studentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    A chapel or worship space on campusYes (The Robert Greer Auditorium is used for college chapels.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Academic Catalog 2026-2027 (PDF)centralchristian.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-2027-Catalog-Final.1.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “is used for college chapels, convocations, concerts,”
      The Robert Greer Auditorium is used for college chapels.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Published weekly schedule of chapel, worship and prayer1 or 2 times a week (1 weekly time documented: 1 chapel, 0 worship night, 0 prayer.)Computed from the verified chapel services, worship nights and prayer times listed on the college's page (each day a time is offered counts once).
BBible and theology: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Bible and theology

77 of 100 points · 4 of 6 found

  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Bible or theology courses required of all bachelor's students2 courses (Residential bachelor's core: MT-BI 100 plus any other MT-BI course, 6 credits (two 3-credit courses).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Academic Catalog 2026-2027 (PDF)centralchristian.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-2027-Catalog-Final.1.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “MT-BI 100 Introduction to Biblical Literature & Any other MT-BI course”
      The residential General Education core requires Bible study worth 6 credits: MT-BI 100 and any other MT-BI course.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Required courses include study of the Old and New TestamentsOne choice among others (The second Bible course may be an Old or New Testament course or any other MT-BI course; not required of all students.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Academic Catalog 2026-2027 (PDF)centralchristian.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-2027-Catalog-Final.1.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Old or New Testament Course”
      Business and other program sheets list an Old or New Testament course as one choice in the Bible requirement.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Christian worldview or faith-and-learning courses requiredNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith integrated across the curriculum (stated in academic or faculty policy)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Bible, theology or ministry major offeredYes (Ministry and Theology department offers ministry majors including Worship Arts, Pastoral Ministry and Ministry Leadership.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Academic Catalog 2026-2027 (PDF)centralchristian.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-2027-Catalog-Final.1.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The objective of the Worship Arts major is to”
      A Worship Arts major is offered in the Ministry and Theology department.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    A published statement of faithYes
    Sources (1)
    1. What We Believe | Free Methodist Roots | CCCKcentralchristian.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-2027-Catalog-Final.1.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “maintains the following Statements of Belief. These are not”
      The 2026-27 catalog says the college maintains published statements of belief.
N/AChristian community: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Christian community

Not enough information · 3 of 7 found

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Spiritual life staff (pastors, ministers and professional staff)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Retreats or spiritual emphasis weeks each yearNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Bible studies, small groups and Christian student organizationsMany (The weekly small group path is part of every student's spiritual life.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Life - Central Christian Collegecentralchristian.edu/student-life/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “Join a weekly small group led by students, faculty, or staff.”
      Students can join a weekly small group led by students, faculty or staff.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faculty affirm the college's statement of faithNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Faith life in residence halls (hall Bible studies, resident ministry leaders)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Help finding a local church (church fairs, rides, partner churches)Yes
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Life - Central Christian Collegecentralchristian.edu/student-life/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “local church young adult gatherings”
      Local church young adult gatherings count as approved spiritual life gatherings for students.
      “Churches In McPherson, KS”
      The college publishes a list of churches in McPherson, Kansas, with addresses.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Office or senior leader for spiritual life or Christian missionYes (A Campus Life Director with a focus on spiritual formation is named in the 2026-27 catalog.)
    Sources (1)
    1. 2026-2027 Catalog | Student Lifecentralchristian.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-2027-Catalog-Final.1.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The Campus Life Director provides oversight to the overall”
      The catalog names a Campus Life Director who oversees campus community life, with a focus on spiritual formation.
      “formation, student government, and student life.”
      The Campus Life Director's oversight includes a focus on spiritual formation.
N/AMissions and service: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Missions and service

Not enough information · 1 of 6 found

  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Service or outreach officeNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Service hours or service-learning in the curriculumNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Missions trips offered to studentsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Partnerships with local churches and ministries for serviceNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Cross-cultural or global ministry programsNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Service explicitly rooted in the Christian missionYes (The Student Body Chaplain organizes ministry and community service opportunities that the catalog says build servant leadership and a coherent Christian worldview.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Academic Catalog 2026-2027 (PDF)centralchristian.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-2027-Catalog-Final.1.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The Student Body Chaplain organizes student involvement”
      A student body chaplain organizes ministry opportunities on campus and in the local community.
      “build servant leadership and a coherent Christian”
      These community service opportunities build servant leadership and a coherent Christian worldview.

Strengths

  • Community Chapel meets every Wednesday, and every student takes part in two weekly spiritual connections.
    Sources (1)
    1. Spiritual Life - Central Christian Collegecentralchristian.edu/student-life/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “every student participates in two weekly spiritual connections”
      Every student takes part in two weekly spiritual connections, chapel and a weekly path.
      “Wednesdays at 10:00 AM”
      Community Chapel is held Wednesdays at 10:00 AM.
  • The core requires Bible study worth 6 credits for bachelor's students: MT-BI 100 and another MT-BI course.
    Sources (1)
    1. Academic Catalog 2026-2027 (PDF)centralchristian.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-2027-Catalog-Final.1.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “MT-BI 100 Introduction to Biblical Literature & Any other MT-BI course”
      The residential General Education core requires Bible study worth 6 credits: MT-BI 100 and any other MT-BI course.
  • Ministry and Theology offers a Worship Arts major and other ministry majors.
    Sources (1)
    1. Academic Catalog 2026-2027 (PDF)centralchristian.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-2027-Catalog-Final.1.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “The objective of the Worship Arts major is to”
      A Worship Arts major is offered in the Ministry and Theology department.
  • Service is tied to Christian worldview: the catalog says community service opportunities build servant leadership and a coherent Christian worldview.
    Sources (1)
    1. Academic Catalog 2026-2027 (PDF)centralchristian.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-2027-Catalog-Final.1.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “build servant leadership and a coherent Christian”
      These community service opportunities build servant leadership and a coherent Christian worldview.

Concerns

  • The worldview course is one of three choices that meet the Philosophy requirement; no separate Christian worldview course is required of all students.
    Sources (1)
    1. Academic Catalog 2026-2027 (PDF)centralchristian.edu/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-2027-Catalog-Final.1.pdf · verified Oct. 20, 2026
      “MT-WV 201 Contemporary Culture & Worldview”
      MT-WV 201 is one of three choices that meet the Philosophy requirement.

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Campus ministry home

Spiritual Life, Central Christian College of Kansas

  • Address: 1200 S. Main St, McPherson, KS 67460
  • Location: On campus
  • Facilities: chapel (Robert Greer Auditorium)

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Source: centralchristian.edu, verified Oct. 20, 2026, centralchristian.edu, verified Oct. 20, 2026

Campus ministry

Sources (1)
  1. Spiritual Life - Central Christian Collegecentralchristian.edu/student-life/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
    “Every Wednesday, our campus pauses together for Community Chapel.”
    Community Chapel meets once a week, on Wednesdays.
    “every student participates in two weekly spiritual connections”
    Every student takes part in two weekly spiritual connections, chapel and a weekly path.

Christian clubs and student life

2 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 0 off campus, 2 location not published

Clubs and groups 1

Other 1

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the church. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Chapel, worship and prayer

Confirm with the campus ministry

Chapel 1

  • Wednesday10:00 AMCommunity Chapel · Weekly Community Chapel.

Times come only from official campus ministry, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 20, 2026.

Sources for these times (1)
  1. Spiritual Life - Central Christian Collegecentralchristian.edu/student-life/spiritual-life · verified Oct. 20, 2026
    “Wednesdays at 10:00 AM”
    Community Chapel is held Wednesdays at 10:00 AM.

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What families pay, by income

Average yearly price after grants and scholarships, for students who receive federal aid.

Family incomePrice after aid
Up to $30,000$11,689
$30,001–$48,000$5,816
$48,001–$75,000$10,941
$75,001–$110,000$17,373
Over $110,000$15,113

Full cost of attendance before aid: $33,327 a year.

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Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Undergraduate students
Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
437
Men and women
College Scorecard, fall 2023
Men 56% · Women 44%
First-generation students
College Scorecard
48%
Total students455
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$11,404
Cost of attendance (per year)$33,327
Median federal debt at graduation$27,000
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
27%
Graduation rate for Pell grant recipients
College Scorecard, within 6 years
31%
Graduation rate for first-generation students
College Scorecard, within 6 years
29%
Borrowers paying down their loans within 3 years
College Scorecard, within 3 years
43%
First-year retention45%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$44,468
Admission rate53%
Application fee
IPEDS, 2023–24
No application fee
Typical rent
HUD fair market rent, FY2026
About $701 a month for a one-bedroom
Students receiving Pell grants52%

Value index: 41 / 100 (how it’s computed)

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Earnings by major

Median earnings of bachelor’s graduates a few years after finishing, by major (College Scorecard).

MajorMedian earnings
Criminal justice$74,997
Business administration$47,201
Health administration$46,060
Psychology$43,002

Also offered (no earnings published yet): Accounting, Biology, Chemistry, Communication studies, English, Entrepreneurship, History, Human resources, Human services, Insurance, Kinesiology and exercise science, Liberal arts, Marketing, Mathematics, Music, Other health professions and related clinical sciences, Other theology and religious vocations, Pastoral counseling, Pre-law and legal studies, Public relations, Religious Music and Worship, Secondary education, Social sciences, Teacher education, Theatre.

What students study most

Share of bachelor’s degrees by field, first majors in 2023–24 (IPEDS).

FieldShare of degrees
Business24%
Criminal justice and security20%
Parks, recreation and fitness18%
Psychology10%
Education8%

Campus facts

School colors
SettingTown
Part-time undergraduates3%
Undergraduates aged 25 and older27%
On-campus room and board (per year)$9,450
SportsNAIA · Sooner Athletic Conference
Study abroadOffered
Students per faculty member15 to 1
Undergraduates registered with the disability officeAbout 10%IPEDS, 2023–24
Disability servicesVisit the office’s pageThe college’s own page
Faculty who are full-time20%College Scorecard, fall 2023
Endowment per student$12,620IPEDS, 2023, per student
Dorm spaceFor about 63% of studentsBeds per undergraduate; not who lives on campus
Nearest airport with airline serviceWichita Dwight D. Eisenhower National Airport (ICT)About 51 miles away · about 1 hour 10 minutes by car
Town population13,995Census, 2020–2024
Nearest city of 250,000 people or moreWichitaAbout 49 miles away · about 1 hour 5 minutes by car
Typical weather31°F in January · 81°F in JulyNOAA, 1991–2020, from McPherson, KS, about 3 miles away

Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard), except school colors. None of this changes the faith grades.

Campus safety reports

On-campus crimes reported in 2024, per 1,000 students.

CategoryThis campusU.S. rate
Rape2.130.07
Robbery0.000.01
Aggravated assault2.130.04
Burglary0.000.08
Motor vehicle theft0.000.15

Numbers reflect what each campus reported. They differ with campus size and how reporting is done, so compare with care. U.S. rate: total reported offenses divided by total students at every institution in the report.

Source: Official data: U.S. Department of Education

Questions families ask

Is Central Christian College of Kansas a Christian college?
Yes. Central Christian College of Kansas is a Christian college.
Where is chapel held at Central Christian College of Kansas?
Chapel is listed at Community Chapel. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the college’s spiritual life office before you go.

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