Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Lebanon, Illinois |
| Online | mckendree.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Large Suburban |
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
McKendree University, located in Lebanon, Illinois, approximately 25 miles east of St. Louis, operates from a historic suburban campus established in 1828 as the first higher education institution in Illinois. The 235-acre campus features a mix of historic red-brick buildings and modern academic facilities, centered around a traditional quad setting. As a private liberal arts institution affiliated with the United Methodist Church, McKendree offers undergraduate and graduate programs with particular strengths in business, education, nursing, and computer science. The university maintains a residential campus environment where most first-year students live in campus housing, and competes in NCAA Division II athletics as the Bearcats, participating in the Great Lakes Valley Conference.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
McKendree University is rated within the lower 49% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for McKendree University within the 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#607 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#412 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#31 in Best Colleges in Illinois
#23 in Best Private Colleges in Illinois
#84 in Best Value Colleges in Illinois
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 871/1277 |
| ACT | 18/28 |
| GPA | 3.38 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Other Fees | $1,410 |
| Room and Board | $11,590 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,710 |
| Total One Year Cost | $48,730 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 37% |
| Health Professions | 24% |
| Education | 13% |
| Social Sciences | 8% |
| Psychology | 4% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=147013 IPEDS survey data for McKendree University.
Current students may use the McKendree University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2024