McKendree University

Lebanon, Illinois

Private nonprofitBachelor's to graduateFounded 1828Large suburbSEVP certified

About

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.

Cost per year

Tuition and fees (out of state): US$35,430
Estimated total for international students: US$50,105

Net price calculatormckendree.studentaidcalculator.com

International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.

Students

Undergraduates: 1,752
Graduate students: 635
International undergraduates: 10%
Students per teacher: 16 to 1

Admissions

Admission rate: 72%

Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.

Outcomes

Graduation rate: 51%
Median earnings 10 years after starting: US$63,391

Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.

Programmes (64)

Bachelor's degrees43 subjects

Accounting and Related ServicesAllied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsApplied MathematicsBiology, GeneralBiopsychologyBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsChemistryCommunication and Media StudiesComputer ScienceComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralComputer/Information Technology Administration and ManagementDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEconomicsEducation, GeneralEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralFine and Studio ArtsHealth Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, GeneralHistoryHuman Resources Management and ServicesInformation Science/StudiesIntelligence, Command Control and Information OperationsInternational Relations and National Security StudiesInternational/Globalization StudiesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesManagement Information Systems and ServicesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMarketingMathematicsMusicNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchPhilosophyPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralPublic Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsReligion/Religious StudiesRhetoric and Composition/Writing StudiesSocial Sciences, GeneralSociologySports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

Master's degrees11 subjects

Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyCriminal Justice and CorrectionsCurriculum and InstructionEducation, GeneralEducational Administration and SupervisionHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

Doctoral degrees3 subjects

Curriculum and InstructionEducational Administration and SupervisionRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Associate's degrees1 subject

Business Administration, Management and Operations

Graduate certificates6 subjects

Curriculum and InstructionEducational Administration and SupervisionFinance and Financial Management ServicesHuman Resources Management and ServicesIntelligence, Command Control and Information OperationsMarketing

Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.