McKendree University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4759 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1330 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1253 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #54 of 100 | In Illinois |
| #4192 of 5,255 | For Social Psychology |
Quick Review
- Religion
- United Methodist
- Acceptance rate
- 68%
- Undergraduates
- 1,534
- Graduates
- 426
- Male:Female Ratio
- 46:54
- 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 68% and is among the top 29% 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 | 68% | 64% | 73% |
| Applicants | 2,332 | 1,232 | 1,002 |
| Admissions | 1,594 | 792 | 728 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 422 | 244 | 178 |
1,003 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
451 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 | 1175 (60%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 217 (11%) |
| Black or African American | 211 (11%) |
| Two or more races | 116 (6%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 116 (6%) |
| Hispanic | 115 (6%) |
| Asian | 5 (0.3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend McKendree University is $22,431 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 | $19,286 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $21,771 |
| $48-75K | $20,993 |
| $75-110K | $28,308 |
| $110K+ | $25,468 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $32,020 | $9,450 |
| Tuition in-state | $32,020 | $9,450 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $32,020 | $9,450 |
| Fee in-district | $1,410 | |
| Fee in-state | $1,410 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,410 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,052 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,590 |
| Room charge | $5,470 |
| Meal charge | $6,120 |
McKendree University majors
McKendree University has granted 410 bachelor's degrees across 39 programs, 229 master's across 12 programs, and 8 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 | 4 | 53 | 89 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 69 | 22 | ||
| Psychology, General | 35 | |||
| Education, General | 4 | 20 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 21 | |||
| Secondary School Administration & Principalship | 21 | |||
| Biopsychology | 19 | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 13 | 5 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 18 | |||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 18 | |||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 15 | 2 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 14 | |||
| Management Science | 14 | |||
| Sociology, General | 14 | |||
| Accounting | 12 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 12 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 12 | |||
| Counseling Psychology | 11 | |||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 11 | |||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 11 | |||
| Economics, General | 10 | |||
| Cyber & Electronic Operations and Warfare | 7 | |||
| History, General | 7 | |||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 1 | 6 | ||
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 7 | |||
| Information Science & Studies | 6 | |||
| Nursing Administration | 6 | |||
| Computer Science | 5 | |||
| Environmental Studies | 5 | |||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 5 | |||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 5 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 4 | |||
| Computational Mathematics | 4 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 4 | |||
| Organizational Communication, General | 4 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 4 | |||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 3 | |||
| Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other | 3 | |||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 3 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 3 | |||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 2 | |||
| History Teacher Education | 2 | |||
| Music Teacher Education | 2 | |||
| International Relations and Affairs | 1 | |||
| Management Information Systems, General | 1 | |||
| Philosophy | 1 | |||
| Social Sciences, General | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 4 | 410 | 229 | 8 |
McKendree University has a graduation rate of 55%, which is among the 49% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 55% | 51% | 60% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
McKendree University has published 233 scientific papers with 4,427 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Psychology, Sociology, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Philosophy, Biology, and Engineering.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 1 | 1 |
| 1992 | 1 | 2 |
| 1993 | 0 | 0 |
| 1994 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 | 1 | 5 |
| 1996 | 1 | 3 |
| 1997 | 3 | 1 |
| 1998 | 3 | 3 |
| 1999 | 1 | 6 |
| 2000 | 4 | 7 |
| 2001 | 3 | 5 |
| 2002 | 5 | 23 |
| 2003 | 7 | 27 |
| 2004 | 6 | 36 |
| 2005 | 7 | 60 |
| 2006 | 2 | 106 |
| 2007 | 5 | 110 |
| 2008 | 7 | 139 |
| 2009 | 10 | 186 |
| 2010 | 8 | 183 |
| 2011 | 10 | 214 |
| 2012 | 9 | 229 |
| 2013 | 14 | 272 |
| 2014 | 12 | 244 |
| 2015 | 10 | 275 |
| 2016 | 12 | 238 |
| 2017 | 17 | 268 |
| 2018 | 8 | 252 |
| 2019 | 14 | 248 |
| 2020 | 15 | 340 |
| 2021 | 6 | 283 |
| 2022 | 6 | 283 |
| 2023 | 3 | 274 |
McKendree University alumni
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James H. Wilson
- Occupations
- writerengineermilitary officer
- Biography
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James Harrison Wilson was a United States Army topographic engineer and a Union Army Major General in the American Civil War. He served as an aide to Maj. Gen. George B. McClellan during the Maryland Campaign before joining Maj. Gen. 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, though 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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Charles S. Deneen
- Occupations
- politicianlawyer
- 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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Matt Cole
- Occupations
- player of American football
- Biography
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Matt Cole is an American 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
- politicianlawyer
- Biography
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William Ralls Morrison was 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 | 262 |
| 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 |