Overview

McKendree University is a University institution located in Lebanon, IL, in a suburban setting.

Location & Contact

Address 701 College Road
Lebanon, IL  62254
United States

Contact Mrs. Josie Blasdel
Director of Undergraduate Admission
Email: jlblasdel@mckendree.edu
Phone: 618-537-836

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management, General
Human Resources Management/personnel Administration, General
Management Science
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Organizational Communication, General
Public Relations, Advertising, And Applied Communication
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer Science
Information Science/studies
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Education, General
Elementary Education And Teaching
History Teacher Education
Junior High/intermediate/middle School Education And Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Science Teacher Education/general Science Teacher Education
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Rhetoric And Composition
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Athletic Training/trainer
Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General
Occupational Therapy/therapist
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Applied Mathematics, Other
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Biopsychology
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Studies
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology
Sport And Fitness Administration/management
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy
Religion/religious Studies
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Economics, General
International Relations And Affairs
Political Science And Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology, General
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Fine/studio Arts, General
Music, General
Music, Other

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

1,997

Applied

1,265

Accepted

1,443

Enrolled

Female Admissions

859

Females Applied

671

Females Accepted

78%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

906

Males Applied

700

Males Accepted

77%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.38

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record Essay A minimum high school GPA of 2.5 One recommendation Other requirements exist (see below)
Required for some programs	Interview
Other requirements:	Rank in upper 50% of high school class, minimum ACT score of 20

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

32,020

Private

Fees

1,410

Full-time student fees

11,080

Room & board

5,470

Room only

Other Payment Considerations

Tuition payment plans offered	Yes
Tuition deferred payment	Yes
Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition	Employees

Financial Aid

25,219

Avg. Financial Aid Package

26,440

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

4,338

Avg. Loan Aid

15,684

Avg. Grant Aid

4,875

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

77%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

20%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

1,443

Total Undergrad students

5%

International Students

34%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	6.31%
Black or African American	11.57%
White or Caucasian	60.22%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.07%
Asian	0.55%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.07%
Two or more races	5.61%
Other	10.6%

Gender

Male (49.97%)

Female (50.03%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Disabled housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	73%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Academic Excellence Celebration, Involvement Fair and Homecoming

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Center for Public Service, Wonders of Wellness, Campus Ministries, APO and Debate

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball		Division 2
Basketball		Division 2
Bowling		Division 2	No
Cheerleading	No
Cross-country Running		Division 2
Fencing	No		No
Football		Division 2
Golf		Division 2
Ice Hockey	No		No
Indoor Track		Division 2	No
Lacrosse	No	No	No
Soccer		Division 2
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 2
Tennis		Division 2
Track And Field		Division 2
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 2
Water Polo		Division 2
Weight Lifting	No		No
Wrestling		Division 2

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 2
Bowling	No	No
Cheerleading	No
Cross-country Running		Division 2
Fencing	No		No
Football	No	No	No
Golf		Division 2
Ice Hockey	No		No
Indoor Track		Division 2	No
Lacrosse		Division 2
Soccer		Division 2
Softball		Division 2
Swimming And Diving		Division 2
Tennis		Division 2
Track And Field		Division 2
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 2
Water Polo		Division 2
Weight Lifting	No		No
Wrestling		Division 2

Faculty

187

Total Faculty

15:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 71

Part-time - 116

Male - 69

Female - 118