McKendree University’s successful history includes graduates that have served as educators, physicians, state and federal legislators, representatives, congressmen and founders of universities and medical schools. Founded by Methodist missionaries in 1828, McKendree continues to serve students at the small, private university in Lebanon, IL, just 20 miles from St. Louis, MO. The university is mission-driven to encourage broader vision, enriched purpose, engagement with community, commitment to responsible citizenship, openness to new ideas and dedication to lifelong learning. Undergraduate experiences are distinguished by great teaching, a diverse and vibrant community and successful outcomes, including support beyond graduation from McKendree’s Office of Career Services, which boasts a 97 percent placement rate for graduates. McKendree University is committed to creating programs that promote access, opportunity and success for first-generation, minority and low-income students. 

 

# of degree seeking undergraduates            2,222

% male/female                                                   43/57

% African American                                           16

% American Indian or Alaska Native              0

% Asian or Pacific Islander                              1

% Hispanic                                                          3

% White                                                                76

% International                                                    2

% Pell grant recipients                                      42

 

full-time faculty                                                    95

full-time minority faculty                                     7

student-faculty ratio                                            13:1

average class size                                             15

% first-year retention rate                                  74

% graduation rate (6 years)                              70

Popular majors Business Administration, Athletic Training, Elementary Education, Biology, Psychology

 

% live on campus                           82

Multicultural student clubs and organizations International Student Organization, Model United Nations, Black Student Organization, Spectrum Alliance, Rotoract

Athletics m/w basketball, m/w soccer, football, m/w cross country, m/w bowling, baseball, softball, m/w golf, m/w tennis, m/w track and field, volleyball, winter guard, cheerleading, dance team, club hockey, wrestling. More on Athletics...

 

 

# of applicants                                    1,347

% accepted                                         67

# of first-year student enrolled        309

SAT Critical Reading range             430-600

SAT Math Range                                405-622

ACT range                                           20-28

average HS GPA                                3.5

regular admission                             rolling

application fee (online)                     $ 40 ($0)
fee waiver for applicants with
   financial need                                  yes

 

tuition                                                         $22,070

room & board                                           $7,850

total need-based institutional

   scholarships/grants                            $8,554,907

% of students apply for

     need-based aid                                  91

% of students receiving aid                   79

% receiving need-based scholarship

   or grant aid                                            77

% receiving aid whose need was

   fully met                                                  85

average aid package                              $16,998

average student loan debt

   upon graduation                                   $16,801