McKendree University
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$31,100
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About McKendree University
McKendree University is a small private university located on a suburban campus in Lebanon, Illinois. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,701, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 70%. The university offers 53 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 54%, and a student-faculty ratio of 14:1. Tuition and fees for students are $31,100.
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Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
70% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
76% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
54% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scores Required
High school transcript Required
High school rank Recommended
Letter of recommendation Recommended
High school GPA Required
Open admission No
Completion of college prep program Recommended
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment Yes
Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no
Advance placement (AP) credits Yes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile 18-28
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 871-1277
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awards2k
Students enrolled
28%
Online student enrollment
14:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
63%
Black
11%
Unknown
10%
Hispanic
5%
Two or more races
5%
Non-U.S. Citizen
4%
Asian
1%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
53%
Socio-economic diversity
37% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
18
Total Online Enrollment
620
Percent of Programs Online
74% On-campus
26% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates Not offered
Associate 100% online
Bachelor's 21% online
Graduate Certificate Not offered
Master's 45% online
Doctorate 50% online
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $31,100 | $31,100 |
Graduate | $9,324 | $9,324 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $1,000 |
On-campus room and board | $10,970 |
On-campus other expenses | $2,800 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $7,110 |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $3,484 |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $3,304 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $45,870 | $45,870 |
Off-campus without family | $42,694 | $42,694 |
Off-campus with family | $35,404 | $35,404 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
80%
State Grant Aid
31%
Institution Grant Aid
99%
Pell Grant
37%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$23k
Average student debt after graduation
$39k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division II with football
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Bowling
- Football
- Golf
- Ice Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Other Sports
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming Diving
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Water Polo
- Weight Lifting
- Wrestling
- All Track Combined
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
1Biological And Biomedical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
2Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Management Science, General
BA
MA
DOC
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
3Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
BA
MA
DOC
Organizational Communication, General
BA
MA
DOC
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
BA
MA
DOC
4Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Information Science/Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Science
BA
MA
DOC
5Education
BA
MA
DOC
History Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Art Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Music Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Secondary School Administration/Principalship
BA
MA
DOC
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Curriculum and Instruction
BA
MA
DOC
Education, General
BA
MA
DOC
6English Language And Literature/Letters
BA
MA
DOC
Rhetoric and Composition
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
7Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
BA
MA
DOC
Spanish Language and Literature
BA
MA
DOC
8Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
BA
MA
DOC
Athletic Training/Trainer
BA
MA
DOC
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
9History
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
10Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
BA
MA
DOC
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
BA
MA
DOC
11Mathematics And Statistics
BA
MA
DOC
Applied Mathematics, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Computational Mathematics
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
12Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Biopsychology
BA
MA
DOC
13Natural Resources And Conservation
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental Studies
BA
MA
DOC
14Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
BA
MA
DOC
15Philosophy And Religious Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Religion/Religious Studies
BA
MA
DOC
16Physical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
17Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
18Security And Protective Services
BA
MA
DOC
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
BA
MA
DOC
19Social Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
Sociology
BA
MA
DOC
International Relations and Affairs
BA
MA
DOC
Economics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Social Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
20Visual And Performing Arts
BA
MA
DOC
Fine/Studio Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Music, General
BA
MA
DOC
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