School Information

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Total Enrollment 3,284
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 14 : 1

McKendree University

http://www.mckendree.edu/prospective/
701 College Rd, Lebanon, Illinois 62254-1291
(618) 537-4481

The mission of McKendree University is to provide a high quality educational experience to outstanding students. We guide our students in the pursuit of academic excellence which will prepare them for leadership roles in our society. To achieve this end we encourage broader vision, enriched purpose, engagement with community, commitment to responsible citizenship, openness to new ideas and dedication to lifelong learning. In keeping with our history and traditions, we provide our students with a rigorous, broadly based liberal arts curricula joined with specialization in a specific discipline. We cherish our historical relationship with the United Methodist Church and its ...show more »

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army, Air Force)
Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Weekend/evening college
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation United Methodist
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Campus Setting Suburb: Large
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At McKendree University, 100.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 99.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $9,225), and 78% receive loans ($8,260 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $7,850. Off campus it is around $6,900.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending McKendree University is $16,733 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 1,289 people applied to McKendree University. Of the applicants, 69.0% were admitted (67.0% male & 70.0% female ) and 34.0% accepted (38.0% male and 31.0% female)

Of the 2,249 undergraduate students at McKendree University, 24.0% are part-time. A majority (64.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 79.0% of the 1,035 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     90.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     77.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     45.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     60.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     58.0%
 
Admissions
Admissions Office Phone (618) 537-4481
Admissions Office Email trichard@mckendree.edu
Admissions Office Address McKendree University 701 College Road Lebanon, Illinois 62254
Admissions Transfer URL http://www.mckendree.edu/academics/
Admissions Website http://www.mckendree.edu/prospective/ (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://www.mckendree.edu/prospective/Apply_Online.aspx
Application Fee $40

In order to be accepted to McKendree University, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • Completed a college prep course
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
McKendree University SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 410
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 590
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 420
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 560
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 380
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 510
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 19
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 25
ACT English (25th Percentile) 19
ACT English (75th Percentile) 24
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 18
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 25
 
McKendree University Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Biological and biomedical sciences 8
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 8
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 3 183 57
Accounting 32
Business Administration and Management, General 3 73 57
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 8
Management Science, General 53
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 17
Communication, journalism, and related programs 20
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 20
Computer and information sciences and support services 25
Computer Science 9
Computer Software and Media Applications, Other 0
Information Science/Studies 9
Information Technology 7
Education 61 216
Art Teacher Education 0
Business Teacher Education 1
Education, General 1 216
Elementary Education and Teaching 38
Health Teacher Education 2
History Teacher Education 2
Music Teacher Education 1
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 16
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 0
English language and literature/letters 13
English Language and Literature, General 8
Speech and Rhetorical Studies 5
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 0
Spanish Language and Literature 0
Health professions and related clinical sciences 120 31
Athletic Training/Trainer 8
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 0
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 2
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 108 31
Occupational Therapy/Therapist 2
History 3
History, General 3
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 0
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 0
Mathematics and statistics 12
Computational Mathematics 0
Mathematics, General 12
Philosophy and religious studies 5
Philosophy 0
Religion/Religious Studies 5
Physical sciences 2
Chemistry, General 2
Psychology 24 9
Counseling Psychology 9
Psychology, General 24
Social sciences 33
Economics, General 10
International Relations and Affairs 2
Political Science and Government, General 4
Social Sciences, General 0
Sociology 17
Visual and performing arts 4
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 2
Fine/Studio Arts, General 1
Music, General 0
Music, Other 1
 
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