McKendree University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Suburb: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	1,052
Religious affiliation	Methodism
Student to faculty ratio	15 to 1
Acceptance rate	78%
Students retention rate	73%
On-time graduation rate	56%

Located in Lebanon, Illinois, McKendree University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 78% indicates that McKendree University is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

McKendree University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student-to-faculty ratio at McKendree University is 15-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in Illinois is 14-to-1, while the national average is 12-to-1. A lower student-to-faculty ratio generally allows for more personalized attention and interaction between students and faculty.

The student retention rate of 73% at McKendree University suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

77.7%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$33,050

Cost of attendance at McKendree University in 2022 for students from Illinois.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Illinois's average	$13,029
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$33,050

Cost of attendance at McKendree University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Illinois's average	$19,104
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 94 of freshman students at McKendree University received on average $20,550 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$20,550

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	146	39%	$4,615	$673,730
Other Federal Grant	300	80%	$3,085	$925,460
State Grant/Scholarships	123	33%	$4,588	$564,376
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	342	91%	$16,674	$5,702,538
Total Grant & Scholarships	350	94%	$20,550	$7,192,374

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of McKendree University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of McKendree University students is 55.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 66.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 46.9%.

55.6%

African American 51.1% 24 students
white 59.1% 133 students
unknown 41.4% 12 students
hispanic 53.8% 7 students
International Students 45.4% 5 students
Mixed Race 60.0% 9 students

Sport Conferences

Football Great Lakes Valley Conference
Baseball Great Lakes Valley Conference
Basketball Great Lakes Valley Conference
Track and Cross Country Great Lakes Valley Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

McKendree University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

McKendree University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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