McKendree University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - FairQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - Very BadCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Poor

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McKendree University is a small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 1,960 students enrolled. This school was originated in 1828 and is the only college located in Lebanon, Illinois.

McKendree University is affiliated with United Methodist Church.

Academic Offerings

At McKendree University you can get your associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
64
McKendree University implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and lets you to select from 64 majors. The most popular concentrations are Management, Business, Education, Nursing, and Psychology. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a good sign. Nevertheless, if you would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at McKendree University is fair at 75% (close to Illinois average). Taking this statistic into consideration, apparently students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
75%
Fair
The graduation rate at McKendree University is below average - 54%.

Student to faculty ratio at McKendree University is decent, 17:1. Find out more details about faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition charges are extremely high - about $32,100 a year. The additional fees at McKendree University not covered by tuition are about $1,500; which totals $33,600 per academic year.

Read the details about McKendree University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
68%
Doable
According to government data, 2,332 applications were submitted and 1,594 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to become a student at this school.

McKendree University might accept dual credits and advanced placement credits at entry.

Check the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at McKendree University in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$5,500
Medium
McKendree University provides a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a solid option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at McKendree University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
F
Unsafe
McKendree University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates about 1,100 students, which provides a viable on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is reasonable: about $5,500 annually.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at McKendree University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime numbers, McKendree University seems to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

McKendree University Location and Address

Postal Address:
McKendree University
701 College Rd
Lebanon, Illinois
62254-1291, USA
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