McKendree University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4474 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1238 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1162 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #49 of 100 | In Illinois |
| #4628 of 5,500 | For Social Psychology |
Quick Review
- Religion
- United Methodist
- Acceptance rate
- 64%
- Undergraduates
- 1,605
- Graduates
- 470
- Male:Female Ratio
- 45:55
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.mckendree.edu
McKendree University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
McKendree University has an acceptance rate of 64% and is among the top 26% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 64% | 70% | 74% |
| Applicants | 2,652 | 1,287 | 1,067 |
| Admissions | 1,694 | 899 | 785 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 435 | 242 | 193 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 1 | 1 |
1,009 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
570 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1293 (62%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 244 (12%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 167 (8%) |
| Two or more races | 125 (6%) |
| Hispanic | 123 (6%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 107 (5%) |
| Asian | 12 (0.6%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend McKendree University is $25,200 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $23,363 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $21,177 |
| $48-75K | $21,276 |
| $75-110K | $27,472 |
| $110K+ | $26,682 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $32,660 | $9,450 |
| Tuition in-state | $32,660 | $9,450 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $32,660 | $9,450 |
| Fee in-district | $1,410 | |
| Fee in-state | $1,410 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,410 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,056 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,830 |
| Room charge | $5,470 |
| Meal charge | $6,360 |
McKendree University majors
McKendree University has granted 321 bachelor's degrees across 35 programs, 148 master's across 10 programs, and 26 doctorate degrees across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at McKendree University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 3 | 48 | 61 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 27 | 17 | ||
| Psychology, General | 33 | |||
| Education, General | 8 | 23 | ||
| Secondary School Administration & Principalship | 22 | |||
| Biopsychology | 21 | |||
| Nursing Administration | 20 | |||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 19 | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 15 | 2 | ||
| Sociology, General | 16 | |||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 15 | |||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 8 | 6 | ||
| Management Science | 13 | |||
| Economics, General | 12 | |||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 12 | |||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 11 | |||
| Accounting | 10 | |||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 3 | 5 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 8 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 7 | |||
| Computer Science | 6 | |||
| Environmental Studies | 6 | |||
| Counseling Psychology | 5 | |||
| Cyber & Electronic Operations and Warfare | 5 | |||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 4 | |||
| Information Science & Studies | 4 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 3 | |||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 3 | |||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 2 | |||
| Music Teacher Education | 2 | |||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 2 | |||
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 2 | |||
| Computational Mathematics | 1 | |||
| Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other | 1 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 1 | |||
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 1 | |||
| History, General | 1 | |||
| International Relations and Affairs | 1 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 1 | |||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 1 | |||
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 3 | 321 | 148 | 26 |
McKendree University has a graduation rate of 60%, which is among the 39% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 60% | 59% | 60% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
McKendree University has published 766 scientific papers with 5,498 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Political Science, Law, Sociology, Psychology, Computer Science, Philosophy, Biology, and Engineering.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 1 | 3 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 2 |
| 1995 | 1 | 6 |
| 1996 | 1 | 4 |
| 1997 | 3 | 2 |
| 1998 | 3 | 6 |
| 1999 | 1 | 7 |
| 2000 | 4 | 11 |
| 2001 | 3 | 6 |
| 2002 | 7 | 27 |
| 2003 | 7 | 30 |
| 2004 | 7 | 39 |
| 2005 | 7 | 88 |
| 2006 | 3 | 95 |
| 2007 | 7 | 108 |
| 2008 | 7 | 136 |
| 2009 | 14 | 180 |
| 2010 | 11 | 188 |
| 2011 | 7 | 269 |
| 2012 | 11 | 219 |
| 2013 | 14 | 277 |
| 2014 | 13 | 260 |
| 2015 | 10 | 300 |
| 2016 | 15 | 288 |
| 2017 | 15 | 281 |
| 2018 | 78 | 286 |
| 2019 | 90 | 319 |
| 2020 | 73 | 423 |
| 2021 | 105 | 388 |
| 2022 | 123 | 366 |
| 2023 | 79 | 406 |
| 2024 | 18 | 350 |
McKendree University alumni
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Charles S. Deneen
- Occupations
- lawyerpolitician
- Biography
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Charles Samuel Deneen was an American lawyer and Republican politician who served as the 23rd Governor of Illinois, from 1905 to 1913. He was the first Illinois governor to serve two consecutive terms totalling eight years. He was governor during the infamous Springfield race riot of 1908, which he helped put down. He later served as a U.S. Senator from Illinois, from 1925 to 1931. Deneen had previously served as a member of the Illinois House of Representatives from 1892 to 1894. As an attorney, he had been the lead prosecutor in Chicago's infamous Adolph Luetgert murder trial.
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James H. Wilson
- Occupations
- writermilitary officerengineer
- Biography
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James Harrison Wilson was an American military officer, topographic engineer and a Major General in the Union Army during the American Civil War. He initially served as an aide to Major General George B. McClellan during the Maryland Campaign before joining Major General Ulysses S. Grant's army in the Western Theater, where he was promoted to brigadier general. In 1864, he transferred from engineering to the cavalry, where he displayed notable leadership in many engagements of the Overland Campaign. However, his attempt to destroy Lee’s supply lines failed when he was routed by a much smaller force of Confederate irregulars.
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Matt Cole
- Occupations
- American football player
- Biography
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Matt Cole is an American professional football wide receiver for the Wrocław Panthers of the European League of Football (ELF). He played college football for the McKendree Bearcats.
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William Ralls Morrison
- Occupations
- lawyerpolitician
- Biography
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William Ralls Morrison was an American politician who served as a U.S. Representative from Illinois.
General info
| Founded | 1828 |
|---|---|
| Motto | Artium Morum et Religionis Disciplinae The Disciplines of the Arts, of Morals and of Religion |
| Colors | purple, white |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 268 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 701 College Rd Lebanon, Illinois, 62254-1291 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 5,000 |
| Phone | 6185374481 |