Overview of McKendree University

McKendree University is a four-year, private, United Methodist institution in Lebanon, Illinois. The institution has a large selection of 37 undergraduate and 5 graduate degree programs for students to choose from. Students are backed by a robust 14 to 1 student/faculty ratio, and professors take a personalized approach to the teaching and learning process. Outside of the classroom, students will find plenty of opportunities to engage with the campus community via many clubs and organizations. McKendree fields 20 intercollegiate teams and is a member of the NCAA Division II Great Lakes Valley Conference.

Enrollment

• Total Enrollment: 2,499 (1,956 undergraduates)
• Gender Breakdown: 47% Male/53% Female
• 84% Full-time

Cost of Attendance Information

• Tuition and Fees: $31,640
• Books: $1,000
• Room and Board: $10,370
• Other Expenses: $2,550
• Total Cost: $45,560

Financial Aid Information

• Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 100%
• Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
  • Grants: 100%
  • Loans: 67%
• Mean Amount of Aid
  • Grants: $19,781
  • Loans: $6,800

Academic Programs Offered

• Most Popular Majors: Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse; Business Administration and Management, General; Psychology, General; Sociology; and Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration

Retention and Graduation

• First-YearStudent Retention (full-time students): 79%
• 4-Year Graduation Rate: 44%
• 6-Year Graduation Rate: 54%

NCAA Athletic Programs

• Men’s Sports: Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Cheerleading-Dance Team, Football, Golf, Hockey, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Water Polo, Wrestling
• Women’s Sports: Basketball, Bowling, Cheerleading-Dance Team, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving, Tennis, Track and Field, Volleyball, Water Polo, Wrestling

Overview of McKendree University Admissions

McKendree University has an acceptance rate of 67%, making it only a bit selective. Students whose SAT/ACT scores and GPA are within the institution’s requirements have a good chance of being admitted. Applicants must complete an online application and send test scores from either the SAT or ACT and high school transcripts. Glowing recommendation letters can bolster your application, along with being involved with student organizations and attempting a challenging course load. Interested students should check out the university’s website, which has helpful tips and contact information for the admissions offices.

Admissions Data                        

• McKendree University Acceptance Rate: 67%
• Test Scores — 25th/75th Percentile
  • SAT Critical Reading: 479/631
  • SAT Math: 481/639
  • SAT Writing: -/-
  • ACT Cumulative: 20/28
  • ACT English: 18/29
  • ACT Math: 17/27

Safety Net Schools: Easy to Gain Admission

If past admission data predicts that you would be a competitive candidate for McKendree University, it should be easy to gain admissions to the schools below. If McKendree University is currently out of your reach, then you are sure to be a competitive candidate for the schools below.

California State University Northridge, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, California State University Fresno, California State University Bakersfield, California State University East Bay, Kean University, California State University Los Angeles

Same Tier: Just As Hard to Gain Admission

If you’re a competitive candidate for McKendree University, you should have an equal chance of gaining admissions at these schools.

State University of New York at Fredonia, Montclair State University, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, California State University Monterey Bay, La Salle University, Texas A&M University-Commerce

Reach Institutions: Gaining Admissions Will be More of a Challenge

These schools are more challenging to gain admission into than McKendree University. If you improve your GPA and SAT/ACT scores, you’ll be a competitive candidate.

Quinnipiac University, Ohio University, University of Alabama, Pace University, University of North Texas, California State University Long Beach, Florida Gulf Coast University

Applying to McKendree University

Application Deadline: Rolling

Undergraduate Admissions Website:

https://www.mckendree.edu/admission/info/undergraduate/index.php

Undergraduate Application Link(s):

https://www.mckendree.edu/admission/info/index.php

Graduate Admissions Website:

https://www.mckendree.edu/admission/info/graduate/index.php

Graduate Application Link(s):

https://www.mckendree.edu/admission/info/index.php