McKendree University
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.
At a glance
- Acceptance rate: 72%
- Average net price: $24,717
- Undergraduate enrollment: 1,846
- Graduation rate (150%): 53%
- Graduation rate (200%): 56%
- 8-year Outcome Measures award rate: 57%
- Student to faculty ratio: 16:1
- Median earnings (10 years): $58,572
- Median earnings (8 years): $53,183
- Median earnings (6 years): $49,439
- Control: Private nonprofit
- Locale: Suburb, large
- Calendar: Semester
- City: Lebanon, IL
Majors and programs
The most common programs at McKendree University include Nursing, Business Administration and Management, Exercise Science and Kinesiology.
- Nursing (70 bachelor's) · median earnings $79,916 4 years after graduation · median debt $16,290
- Business Administration and Management (64 bachelor's) · median earnings $61,173 4 years after graduation · median debt $25,000
- Exercise Science and Kinesiology (22 bachelor's) · median earnings $52,784 4 years after graduation · median debt $25,500
- Psychology (18 bachelor's) · median earnings $37,892 4 years after graduation · median debt $23,000
- Marketing (18 bachelor's) · median earnings $65,696 4 years after graduation · median debt $25,000
- Sport and Fitness Administration (15 bachelor's) · median earnings $52,784 4 years after graduation · median debt $25,500
- Biopsychology (13 bachelor's) · median earnings $58,057 4 years after graduation · median debt $24,424
- Elementary Education and Teaching (12 bachelor's) · median earnings $43,707 1 year after graduation · median debt $19,500
- Biology (11 bachelor's) · median earnings $59,238 4 years after graduation · median debt $26,833
- Sociology (11 bachelor's) · median earnings $52,428 4 years after graduation · median debt $25,625
Degree mix: Business 51%, Computer Science 4%, Health 32%, Biological Sciences 3%, Psychology 8%, Communication 2%.
Award levels offered: Associate, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctoral.
Cost
McKendree University students from families earning $0 to $30,000 pay about $23,363 a year after aid.
- Net price, $0 to $30,000: $23,363
- Net price, $30,001 to $48,000: $21,177
- Net price, $48,001 to $75,000: $21,276
- Net price, $75,001 to $110,000: $27,472
- Net price, $110,001 and above: $26,682
- In-state tuition and fees: $34,740
- Out-of-state tuition and fees: $34,740
- Books and supplies: $1,000
- On-campus room and board: $12,742
- Off-campus room and board: $9,284
- Off-campus with family: $3,980
- Typical cost of attendance: $48,482
- Sticker vs net gap: 49%
- Students receiving any aid: 100%
- Pell Grant recipients: 34%
- Federal loan recipients: 42%
- Average institutional grant: $21,748
- Average federal loan: $6,084
- Median debt at graduation: $23,250
Admissions
McKendree University admits 72% of applicants. Of students admitted, 19% enrolled.
- Applications: 3,066
- Admitted: 2,199
- Enrolled: 413
- Yield (first-choice signal): 19%
Who actually goes here
- Undergraduates: 1,846
- Women: 58%
- Commuter share (estimated): 43%
- Part-time undergraduates: 7%
- Age 25 and older: 13%
- Graduate students: 337
- Graduation rate: 53%
- Come back after freshman year: 67%
- First-generation: 33%
Faculty and campus
- Full-time faculty: 49%
- Student to faculty: 16:1
- Professor salary: $72,949
- Associate professor salary: $65,321
- Assistant professor salary: $60,287
- On-campus housing capacity: 1,060
- Meal plan meals per week: 19
- Study abroad: Available
- Online programs: Available
Common questions
What is the McKendree University acceptance rate? McKendree University admits 72% of applicants, based on the latest IPEDS admissions file.
How much does McKendree University cost? Students from families earning $0 to $30,000 pay about $23,363 a year after aid. Average net price is $24,717.
What majors does McKendree University offer? Popular programs include Nursing, Business Administration and Management, Exercise Science and Kinesiology, Psychology, Marketing.
What is the average salary after McKendree University? Median earnings 10 years after entry are $58,572 for Title IV aid recipients in College Scorecard.
What is the McKendree University graduation rate? In the IPEDS Outcome Measures cohort, 57% earned an award within eight years. The first-time, full-time 150% graduation rate is 53%.
Scorecard earnings and debt cover Title IV aid recipients, not cash-pay or private-loan students. McKendree University official site: https://mckendree.edu.