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McKendree University campus

🇺🇸 USA · Illinois

McKendree University

  • Private
  • Suburban
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
71.7%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹32,63,197Out-of-state
Students
1,752Undergraduates
Students per teacher
16Student to faculty

About

McKendree University (McK), formerly McKendree College, is a private university in Lebanon, Illinois, United States. Founded in 1828 as the "Lebanon Seminary", it is the oldest college or university in Illinois. The school was renamed McKendree University beginning in the 2007–08 academic year. McKendree enrolls approximately 1,960 students representing 25 countries and 29 states. In the undergraduate program, on average, there are 51% females and 49% males. The institution remains affiliated with the United Methodist Church.

Admissions planning estimate

71.7% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 36.7%–99%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 63.88%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 63.9% (1,694/2,652; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

72 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 2,194
Offered a place 1,694
Enrolled 436

25.7% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite910-1120
4001600
ACT composite18-24
136

What a year costs

₹45,54,011 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹32,63,197
  • Housing₹11,96,881
  • Books & supplies₹93,932
Sticker price ₹45,54,011
After aid (average) ₹23,21,717

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹32,63,197
Out-of-state ₹32,63,197

Average aid awarded: ₹21,17,791 a year.

Outcomes and support

67.4%
Retention
53.3%
Graduation
60%
Get financial aid
31%
From out of state

One teacher for every 16 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 53.7%
Unknown 16.4%
African American 9.1%
Multiracial 4.9%
Hispanic 4.7%
Asian 0.7%
Native American 0.2%

6 programmes

  • Associate
  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Post-master's certificate
  • Doctoral degree - research/scholarship
  • Postbachelor's certificate

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Accounting and Related Servicesbachelor
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsbachelor
Applied Mathematicsbachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Biopsychologybachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Communication and Media Studiesbachelor
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalbachelor
Computer Sciencebachelor
Computer Software and Media Applicationsbachelor
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Managementbachelor
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraftbachelor
Economicsbachelor
Education, Generalbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, Generalbachelor
Historybachelor
Human Resources Management and Servicesbachelor
Information Science/Studiesbachelor
Intelligence, Command Control and Information Operationsbachelor
International Relations and National Security Studiesbachelor
International/Globalization Studiesbachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesbachelor
Management Information Systems and Servicesbachelor
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methodsbachelor
Marketingbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Musicbachelor
Natural Resources Conservation and Researchbachelor
Philosophybachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communicationbachelor
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingbachelor
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professionsbachelor
Religion/Religious Studiesbachelor
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studiesbachelor
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Social Sciences, Generalbachelor
Sociologybachelor
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate71.72%
Total Applicants2194
Admitted Applicants1694
Enrolled Applicants436
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementRequired
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementRequired
Recommendations RequiredRequired
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedYes

Deadlines

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %910
SAT Composite 75th %1120
ACT Composite 25th %18
ACT Composite 75th %24

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹32,63,197
Out-of-State Tuition₹32,63,197
Average Housing Cost₹11,96,881
Books & Supplies₹93,932
Average Net Price₹23,21,717
Students Receiving Aid60%
Average Aid Awarded₹21,17,791
Out-of-State Students31%

Student Body Diversity

African American9.13%
Asian0.74%
Hispanic4.68%
White53.71%
Multiracial4.91%
Native American0.23%
Pacific Islander0.00
International10.22%
Unknown Race16.38%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePrivate
School SettingSuburban
Years4
Graduation Rate53.33%
Retention Rate67.35%
Student/Faculty Ratio16:1
Total Undergraduates1752

Contact

Street Address701 College Rd
ZIP Code62254
Phone(618) 537-6831
Websitehttps://www.mckendree.edu
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/