Campus Vibe
Business-focusedTight-knitSuburbanGreek life
Known for business
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
Campus Visits
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64%Acceptance
—SAT Avg
1,600Students
16:1Student:Faculty
60%Grad Rate
$58,572Earnings 10yr
$24,190Net Price
News & Alerts
Admissions
Acceptance Rate63.9%
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
5500.0%
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 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
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
100Average
Estimated from IL state average + suburban adjustment
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125
Nearest Cities
St. Louispop. 290K
21 mi(36 min)
Indianapolispop. 880K
212 mi(367 min)
Nashvillepop. 690K
237 mi(411 min)