McKendree University
tuition & fees
$34,740
graduate tuition & fees
$9,450
acceptance rate
72%
Student Population
2,392
online students
891
Number of Programs
67
Financial Aid Amount
$22,834
Graduation Rate
53%
McKendree University is a Private, 4 years college located in Lebanon, Illinois. McKendree ranked 23rd in Illinois Colleges and 28th in Federal Region V.
It has a total enrollment of 2,392 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. It is a Master's College and University (medium programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship. McKendree's acceptance rate is 71.72% last year (undergraduate school).
McKendree University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of McKendree University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 701 College Rd, Lebanon, IL 62254-1291 |
| Phone | 618-537-4481 |
| WEB | https://www.mckendree.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | https://www.mckendree.edu/admission/ |
| Online Application | https://www.mckendree.edu/admission/info/index.php |
| Financial Aid | https://www.mckendree.edu/offices/financial-aid/index.php |
| Net Price Calculator | https://mckendree.studentaidcalculator.com/survey.aspx |
| Veterans Tuition | https://www.mckendree.edu/admission/interest/military/index.php |
| Athletic | https://www.mckendree.edu/offices/institutional-research/ |
| Disability Service | https://www.mckendree.edu/offices/student-success-advising-center/disability-services-students.php |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Private, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Master's College and University (medium programs) |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of McKendree University is 71.72% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 18.78%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 71.72 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 18.78 % |
Tuition & Fees
McKendree's 2025 tuition & fees is $34,740 for undergraduate students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 1.97% compared to the last year's rate ($34,070).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $9,450. The graduate tuition is not changed and same to the last year's rate.
| Amounts | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $34,740 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $9,450 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 2,392 students have enrolled at McKendree (2024-2025). Among them, 891 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. McKendree has 1,757 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 635 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 2,392 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 1,757 |
| Graduate Students | 635 |
| Online Enrollment | 891 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
McKendree offers 67 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 26 out of the 67 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by McKendree
| Number of programs | 67 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 26 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✔ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |