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McKendree University

Lebanon, Illinois 62254-1291

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McKendree University is a private institution in Lebanon with particular strength in business and psychology.

A small campus of 1.6K undergraduates with a 16:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.

60% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $58,572 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $24,190.

Established
1828
Motto
Artium Morum et Religionis Disciplinae
Mascot
Bogey
Type
Private university
Conference
NCAA Division II
Division
Division II

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64%Acceptance
SAT Avg
1,600Students
16:1Student:Faculty
60%Grad Rate
$58,572Earnings 10yr
$24,190Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

McKendree University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate63.9%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

63.9%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$34,070
Room & Board$12,270
Books & Supplies$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance$47,121
Average Net Price$24,190
Median Debt at Graduation$23,250
Monthly Payment (10yr)$246

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$23,363
$30–48K$21,177
$48–75K$21,276
$75–110K$27,472
$110K+$26,682

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$24,190

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

55.5%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$16,240

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

11

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (63)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
1,600
Gender Split
51% / 49%
Women / Men
First Generation
33%
Pell Grant Recipients
29%

Race & Ethnicity

White 60%
Black 12%
Hispanic 6%
Asian 1%
Two+ 6%
Int'l 10%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate59.5%
Freshman Retention68.2%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$49,439
8 Years$53,183
10 Years$58,572

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$47,100
Men
$53,500

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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