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McKendree University Teaching Programs

McKendree University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Lebanon, IL. The Suburbs Of A Large City offers an ideal setting close to urban amenities.

McKendree University Rankings

McKendree University appears in the following rankings for teaching programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#53 of 188	State — Illinois
Overall Quality	#178 of 719	Region — Great Lakes
Overall Quality	#1085 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is McKendree University?

Contact details for McKendree University are listed below.

	Contact Details
Address:	701 College Rd, Lebanon, IL 62254-1291
Phone:	6185374481
Website:	www.mckendree.edu/
Admissions:	www.mckendree.edu/admission/
Financial Aid:	www.mckendree.edu/offices/financial-aid/index.php

How Do I Get Into McKendree University?

You can apply to McKendree University online at: https://www.mckendree.edu/admission/info/index.php

McKendree University is classified as Less Selective (70-85%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for McKendree University

These are the things McKendree University considers when reviewing applications:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Neither required nor recommended

How Hard Is It To Get Into McKendree University?

McKendree University admits 72%, making it fairly accessible. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 19% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at McKendree University vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	1,429	1,077	75%
Women	1,600	1,099	69%

Can I Afford McKendree University?

The average net price after aid at McKendree University is $24,190. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$33,310
In-State Fees	$1,430
Out-of-State Tuition	$33,310
Out-of-State Fees	$1,430
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$34,740
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$34,740

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 27% of students at McKendree University receive some form of financial aid (435 students).

Approximately 95% of students at McKendree University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $22,834 per student.

34% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,438.

Student Loan Debt

42% of McKendree University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,084 per year.

McKendree University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 551 students enrolled at McKendree University. McKendree University is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 1,600 undergraduate students at McKendree University, approximately 46% are male and 54% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of McKendree University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	12
Black or African American	145
Hispanic	75
White	859
American Indian/Alaska Native	3
Two or More Races	80
Non-Resident	163

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at McKendree University are shown below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Illinois	239
Missouri	42
Texas	7
Florida	5
Michigan	5

Additionally, approximately 10.2% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

McKendree University Graduate Student Diversity

470 of McKendree University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at McKendree University, approximately 32% are male and 68% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of McKendree University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	1
Black or African American	32
Hispanic	12
White	215
Two or More Races	11
Non-Resident	9

Online Learning at McKendree University

McKendree University offers distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

903 undergraduate students at McKendree University took at least one online class — of those, 398 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 91 students took at least one online class and 493 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Teaching Programs at McKendree University

These teaching majors are available at McKendree University, with the number of degrees awarded at each level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Educational Administration and Supervision	—	32	—	38
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	17	5	—	22
Curriculum and Instruction	—	5	10	19
Education, General	2	12	—	14
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas	5	7	—	12

Academic Programs at McKendree University

McKendree University offers 19 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

McKendree University has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.