McKendree University
Lebanon, IL · Private four-year · Suburb: Large
1,605undergraduates
72%admitted
Test-blind (scores not considered)SAT/ACT
$25,200average net price per year
60%graduate in 6 years
68%return for year two
Admissions
- Applicants
- 2,652
- Admitted
- 1,694
- Admit rate
- 72%
- Admit rate, women
- 74%
- Admit rate, men
- 70%
- Admitted students who enroll
- 26%
- First-year students
- 436
- SAT/ACT
- Test-blind (scores not considered)
| High school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High school record | Required |
| College-prep coursework | Not considered |
| SAT or ACT scores | Not considered |
| Recommendations | Not considered |
| Essay or personal statement | Not considered |
| Class rank | Not considered |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Majors
39 undergraduate programs that awarded a degree or certificate last year, grouped by field. Numbers are how many were awarded.
Business, management, marketing, and related support services (6)
- Accounting Bachelor's (10 awarded)
- Business Administration and Management, General Associate (7 awarded), Bachelor's (64 awarded)
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General Bachelor's (10 awarded)
- Management Information Systems, General Bachelor's (5 awarded)
- Management Science Bachelor's (6 awarded)
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General Bachelor's (18 awarded)
Health professions and related programs (3)
- Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General Bachelor's (1 awarded)
- Occupational Therapy/Therapist Bachelor's (1 awarded)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse Bachelor's (70 awarded)
Parks, recreation, leisure, fitness, and kinesiology (2)
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology Bachelor's (22 awarded)
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management Bachelor's (15 awarded)
Social sciences (4)
- Economics, General Bachelor's (9 awarded)
- International Relations and Affairs Bachelor's (3 awarded)
- Political Science and Government, General Bachelor's (2 awarded)
- Sociology, General Bachelor's (11 awarded)
Education (5)
- Education, General Bachelor's (2 awarded)
- Elementary Education and Teaching Bachelor's (12 awarded)
- Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching Bachelor's (5 awarded)
- Music Teacher Education Bachelor's (3 awarded)
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching Bachelor's (2 awarded)
Psychology (1)
- Psychology, General Bachelor's (18 awarded)
Computer and information sciences and support services (3)
- Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance Bachelor's (2 awarded)
- Computer Science Bachelor's (10 awarded)
- Information Science/Studies Bachelor's (2 awarded)
Multi/interdisciplinary studies (1)
- Biopsychology Bachelor's (13 awarded)
Biological and biomedical sciences (1)
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General Bachelor's (11 awarded)
Communication, journalism, and related programs (2)
- Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication Bachelor's (1 awarded)
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric Bachelor's (5 awarded)
English language and literature/letters (1)
- English Language and Literature, General Bachelor's (5 awarded)
Mathematics and statistics (1)
- Mathematics, General Bachelor's (5 awarded)
Visual and performing arts (4)
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General Bachelor's (1 awarded)
- Fine/Studio Arts, General Bachelor's (1 awarded)
- Music, General Bachelor's (2 awarded)
- Music, Other Bachelor's (1 awarded)
History (1)
- History, General Bachelor's (2 awarded)
Natural resources and conservation (1)
- Environmental Studies Bachelor's (2 awarded)
Physical sciences (1)
- Chemistry, General Bachelor's (2 awarded)
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities (1)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies Bachelor's (1 awarded)
Military technologies and applied sciences (1)
- Cyber/Electronic Operations and Warfare Bachelor's (1 awarded)
Graduate programs (13)
- Curriculum and Instruction Master's, Post-master's certificate, Doctorate (research)
- Education, General Master's
- Elementary Education and Teaching Master's
- Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching Master's
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching Master's
- Secondary School Administration/Principalship Master's
- Superintendency and Educational System Administration Post-master's certificate
- Business Administration and Management, General Master's
- Athletic Training/Trainer Master's
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management Master's
- Nursing Administration Doctorate (research)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse Master's
- Counseling Psychology Master's
Cost and aid
- Tuition and fees, in-state
- $34,070
- Housing and food on campus
- $12,270
- Books and supplies
- $1,000
- Other on-campus costs
- $2,710
- Total cost on campus, in-state
- $50,050
- Total cost on campus, out-of-state
- $50,050
- Total cost living at home
- $38,960
Published prices for 2023-24.
| Family income | Per year |
|---|---|
| $0-30,000 | $23,363 |
| $30,001-48,000 | $21,177 |
| $48,001-75,000 | $21,276 |
| $75,001-110,000 | $27,472 |
| Over $110,000 | $26,682 |
Net price is the full cost minus grants and scholarships, for full-time first-year students who got aid in 2022-23.
- First-year students who got any aid
- 89%
- Got grants or scholarships
- 89%
- Average grant or scholarship
- $22,269
- Got a grant from the college
- 87%
- Average grant from the college
- $18,928
- Undergraduates with a Pell grant
- 29%
- First-year students who borrowed
- 44%
- Average amount borrowed
- $7,035
Graduation
- Bachelor's in 4 years
- 50%
- Bachelor's in 5 years
- 59%
- Bachelor's in 6 years
- 60%
- Bachelor's in 8 years
- 56%
- Any degree in 6 years (all students)
- 60%
- Came back for year two
- 68%
| Pell grant students | 49% |
|---|---|
| Subsidized loan, no Pell | 58% |
| Neither | 69% |
| Group | Students | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Women | 174 | 60% |
| Men | 177 | 59% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 | 50% (small group) |
| Asian | 2 | 50% (small group) |
| Black | 50 | 42% |
| Hispanic | 13 | 77% (small group) |
| White | 223 | 63% |
| Two or more races | 14 | 36% (small group) |
| Race unknown | 24 | 67% |
| International | 23 | 65% |
| Started | Students | Earned a degree or certificate here | Enrolled at another college |
|---|---|---|---|
| Started here, full-time | 360 | 55% | 38% |
| Started here, part-time | 18 | 17% (small group) | 33% |
| Transferred in, full-time | 201 | 63% | 25% |
| Transferred in, part-time | 184 | 46% | 35% |
Graduation rates follow students who started full-time for the first time in fall 2017. Groups under 20 students are marked because a few students change the rate a lot.
Students
- Total students
- 2,075
- Undergraduates
- 1,605
- Full-time undergraduates
- 1,487
- Part-time undergraduates
- 118
- Graduate students
- 470
- Students per faculty member
- 16 to 1
- First-year students from in state
- 54%
- From out of state
- 31%
- From other countries
- 14%
- Undergraduates age 25 and up
- 13%
- Undergraduates taking all classes online
- 18%
- Undergraduates registered with disability services
- 9%
| Women | 51% |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0% |
| Asian | 1% |
| Black | 12% |
| Hispanic | 6% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0% |
| White | 60% |
| Two or more races | 6% |
| Race unknown | 5% |
| International | 10% |
Campus life
- Setting
- Suburb: Large
- Address
- 701 College Rd, Lebanon, IL, 62254-1291
- County
- St. Clair County
- Type
- Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs
- Highest degree
- Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
- Academic calendar
- Semester
- Religious affiliation
- United Methodist
- Athletics
- NCAA
- Teams include
- football, basketball, baseball, cross country and track
- Offers
- Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, Study abroad, Undergraduate research, Teacher certification, Weekend or evening classes, Online programs, Credit for AP exams, Yellow Ribbon (veterans)
Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2022-23 to 2024-25 surveys), and the College Scorecard.