McKendree University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Lebanon, IL

$31,100

Avg tuition

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About McKendree University

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: Christian, United Methodist  While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

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.

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 awards

2k

Students enrolled

28%

Online student enrollment

14:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold
On-campus Check Bold
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program. Check Bold
International Online classes are available for students around the world. Check Bold

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

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

74% On-campus

26% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates X Bold Not offered

Associate Check Bold 100% online

Bachelor's Check Bold 21% online

Graduate Certificate X Bold Not offered

Master's Check Bold 45% online

Doctorate Check Bold 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

Federal Grant Aid $3,019
State Grant Aid $5,111
Institution Grant Aid $19,603
Pell Grant Aid $4,455

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

Men Women
  • 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.

1

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

2

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

3

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

BA

MA

DOC

4

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

5

Education

BA

MA

DOC

6

English Language And Literature/Letters

BA

MA

DOC

7

Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics

BA

MA

DOC

8

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

9

History

BA

MA

DOC

10

Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities

BA

MA

DOC

11

Mathematics And Statistics

BA

MA

DOC

12

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

BA

MA

DOC

13

Natural Resources And Conservation

BA

MA

DOC

14

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies

BA

MA

DOC

15

Philosophy And Religious Studies

BA

MA

DOC

16

Physical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

17

Psychology

BA

MA

DOC

18

Security And Protective Services

BA

MA

DOC

19

Social Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

20

Visual And Performing Arts

BA

MA

DOC

Resource

Financial Aid Overview

Resource

Understanding Grants & Scholarships

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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2020-2021]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.