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McKendree University
Lebanon, IL · Private nonprofit · Large suburb · Website
- Admission rate
- 72%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $18,457
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 51%
- Median earnings
- $63,391
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
McKendree University is a private nonprofit college in Lebanon, IL with 1,752 undergraduates. It admits 72% of applicants. The average net price after aid is $18,457 per year ($17,238 for families earning under $30,000). 51% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $63,391 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 72%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test blind
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 2,652
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 1,694
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 26%
- of admitted students enrolled
What McKendree University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkNot considered
- Class rankNot considered
- Essay or personal statementNot considered
- RecommendationsNot considered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $50,105
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $35,430
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$17,238
- $30–48k$14,121
- $48–75k$15,064
- $75–110k$19,547
- $110k+$22,944
Get a personal estimate with McKendree University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 51%
- Freshman retention
- 67%
- Median earnings
- $63,391
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $17,593
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 1,752
- Student–faculty ratio
- 16:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 38%
- White54%
- Hispanic5%
- Black9%
- Asian1%
McKendree University FAQ
What is McKendree University's acceptance rate?+
McKendree University admits 72% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
Is McKendree University test optional?+
Test blind (scores not considered).
How many students apply to McKendree University?+
In Fall 2023, 2,652 students applied to McKendree University and 1,694 were admitted; 436 enrolled.
Does McKendree University consider legacy status?+
No. McKendree University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does McKendree University require an essay?+
McKendree University reported that an essay or personal statement is not considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does McKendree University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $50,105 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $18,457.
What is McKendree University's graduation rate?+
51% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 147013 · How we use this data
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