McKendree University
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Main telephone | 618-537-4481 |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Public or private | Private |
| Type of school | University |
| Denomination | Methodist |
| Date founded | 1828 |
| Degrees offered | Associate, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate, Other advanced degrees |
| School accreditation | North Central Association of Colleges and Schools |
| Setting | Suburban (within commuting distance of a large city) |
| Closest major metropolitan area | St. Louis, MO; Belleville, IL |
| Campus size | 235 acres |
| County | Saint Clair |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Number of full time, freshmen men | 145 |
| Number of full time, freshmen women | 123 |
| Total number of full time freshmen | 268 |
| Number of full time, undergraduate men | 654 |
| Number of full time, undergraduate women | 603 |
| Total number of full time undergraduates | 1,257 |
| Number of part time, undergraduate men | 67 |
| Number of part time, undergraduate women | 119 |
| Total number of part time undergraduates | 186 |
| Total number of undergraduate males | 721 |
| Total number of undergraduate females | 722 |
| Total number of undergraduate students | 1,443 |
| Number of male graduate students | 222 |
| Number of female graduate students | 574 |
| Total number of graduate students | 796 |
| Total number of male undergraduate and graduate students | 943 |
| Total number of female undergraduate and graduate students | 1,296 |
| Total enrollment | 2,239 |
| American Indian/Alaskan Native | Less than 1% |
| Asian | Less than 1% |
| Black | 11% |
| Hispanic | 6% |
| White | 60% |
| Race/ethnicity unknown | 10% |
| These figures reflect responses of people who chose to indicate their racial-ethnic background. All categories except Hispanic represent non-Hispanic students. International students are not included in these figures so they may not add up to 100 percent. | |
| Percentage of students from out of state | 34% |
| Number of states and territories represented | 43 |
| Percentage of students from outside the US | 4% |
| Number of countries represented | 43 |
| Percentage of students 25 or older | 19% |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Tuition year | 2023-2024 |
| In-state tuition | $32,660 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $32,660 |
| Fees | $1,410 |
| Books and supplies | $1,000 |
| Room and board (live on campus)* | $11,300 |
| * Room and board costs may vary by housing facility and number of meals in meal plan | |
| Undergraduate costs are for ... | (Costs are for the 2023-2024 academic year.) |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Financial aid contact person | Paula Carpenter |
| Financial aid contact title | Director of Financial Aid |
| Financial aid contact e-mail | |
| Financial aid phone | 618-537-6532 |
| Financial aid office website | Find more information on this website |
| Scholarship list website | Find more information on this website |
| Submit these forms | FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) |
| School year financial aid data is from | 2021-2022 |
| Average financial aid package awarded to freshmen | $27,727 |
| For freshmen, percentage of need* met by aid package | 80% |
| Average amount of financial aid awarded to freshmen | |
| Loan | $3,041 |
| Scholarship or grant | $24,749 |
| Average financial aid package awarded to undergraduates (including freshmen) | $25,295 |
| For all undergraduates, percentage of need* met by aid package | 75% |
| Average amount of financial aid awarded to undergraduates | |
| Loan | $4,001 |
| Scholarship or grant | $21,824 |
| Work study | $1,700 |
| * "Need" as defined for financial aid results from a formula based on a student's situation. The formula considers family and student income, family size, unusual expenses, and the school's costs. | |
| Number of freshmen who applied for aid | 270 |
| Number of freshmen who received aid | 194 |
| Number of undergraduates who applied for aid | 1,252 |
| Number of undergraduates who received aid | 879 |
| Percentage of students who took out loans to pay for school | 65% |
| Average student loan debt for last graduating class | $25,766 |
| Loans | |
| Federal PLUS loans (for parents) | Yes |
| Federal Direct Stafford loans (subsidized) | Yes |
| Federal Direct Stafford loans (unsubsidized) | Yes |
| Need-based scholarships and grants | |
| Federal Pell Grants | Yes |
| Federal Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant (FSEOG) | Yes |
| Privately-sponsored scholarships and grants | Yes |
| State-sponsored scholarships and grants | Yes |
| Merit-based scholarships and grants | |
| School-sponsored scholarships in academics | Yes |
| School-sponsored scholarships in art | Yes |
| School-sponsored scholarships in special achievements | Yes |
| School-sponsored scholarships for special characteristics | Yes |
| Student employment | |
| Work study | Yes |
| Non-proprietary financial aid data are from ... | (Financial aid data are for the 2021-2022 academic year.) |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Admissions contact person | Josie Blasdel |
| Admissions contact title | Director of Undergraduate Admission |
| Admissions contact e-mail | |
| Admissions phone (local) | 800-232-7228 |
| Electronic application website | Find more information on this website |
| For incoming students | Moderately difficult (about 85% of all applicants accepted) |
| Number of male applicants | 906 |
| Number of male applicants accepted | 700 |
| Number of female applicants | 859 |
| Number of female applicants accepted | 671 |
| Total number of applicants | 1,765 |
| Total number of applicants accepted | 1,371 |
| High school education | High school diploma required and GED accepted. |
| Fall* application deadline | Continuous |
| Notification date for fall admission applicants | Continuous |
| Fall transfer application deadline | Continuous |
| Notification date for fall transfer applicants | Continuous |
| * Application dates for winter, spring, or summer term admission are likely to be different. | |
| Online application available | Find more information on this website |
| High school GPA | Very important |
| Difficulty of high school courses | Very important |
| Standardized test scores | Important |
| High school class rank | Important |
| Recommendations | Important |
| Application essay | Considered |
| Character/personal qualities | Not considered |
| Interview | Considered |
| Talent or ability | Considered |
| Extracurricular activities | Considered |
| Level of applicant's interest | Considered |
| Religious affiliation/commitment | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Related to a school graduate | Considered |
| First generation college student | Not considered |
| Racial/ethnic group | Not considered |
| Accepted students can defer admission for a period of time | Yes |
| College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) general | Yes |
| College-Level Examination Program (CLEP) subject | Yes |
| Defense Activity for Non-Traditional Education Support (DANTES) | Yes |
| Age limit on courses to be transferred | 10 years |
| Average GPA (on 4.0 scale) | 3.38 |
| Percentage in top 50% of their high school class | 66% |
| Percentage in top 25% | 33% |
| Percentage in top 10% | 12% |
| Percentage of freshmen who returned for their sophomore year | 73% |
| Percentage of full-time students who complete their bachelor's degree: | |
| In four years or less | 40% |
| Between four and five years | 11% |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Associate | Yes |
| Bachelor's | Yes |
| Master's | Yes |
| Doctorate | Yes |
| Other advanced degrees | Yes |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Number of faculty on campus | 97 |
| Student faculty ratio | 15:1 |
| Required number of credits for an associate degree | 68 credit hours |
| Required number of credits for a bachelor's degree | 120 credit hours |
| All students must meet: | |
| Computer course requirements | Yes |
| Core curriculum or school-wide requirements | Yes |
| Internship requirement | Depends on major |
| Math or science requirement | Yes |
| Senior project requirement | Depends on major |
| Evenings | Yes |
| On-line/distance learning | Yes |
| Part time | Yes |
| Summer school | Yes |
| Accelerated degree | Yes |
| Double major | Yes |
| Freshman honors college | Yes |
| Graduate courses open to undergraduates | Yes |
| Honors program | Yes |
| Student-designed major | Yes |
| 3-2 degree programs (three-year bachelor's degree and two-year master's degree) are available | Yes |
| Business | Yes |
| Other | Exercise Science and Athletic Training |
| Domestic exchange available | Yes |
| Study abroad available | Yes |
| Army ROTC | Yes |
| Air Force ROTC | Yes |
| Advanced Placement | Yes |
| Cooperative education | Yes |
| External degree program (earn credits through options that require little or no classroom attendance) | Yes |
| Independent study | Yes |
| Internships | Yes |
| Computers on campus for student use | Yes (380) |
| Computer lab available to students | Yes |
| Computer network can be accessed from dorm rooms | Yes |
| Computer network can be accessed from off campus | Yes |
| Online registration for classes | Yes |
| Main library name | Holman Library |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
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| Choral groups | Yes |
| Drama or theater groups | Yes |
| Marching band | Yes |
| Newspaper | Yes |
| Radio station | Yes |
| National or local fraternities | Yes |
| National or local sororities | Yes |
| Number of student clubs and associations with open membership | 60 |
| Largest clubs and organizations on campus | Center for Public Service, Wonders of Wellness, Campus Ministries, APO, Debate |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Percentage of students who live on campus | 73% |
| School owns or operates housing | Yes |
| Highest year that students are required to live on campus | Not required |
| Housing availability for first year students | Guaranteed |
| Housing options | Co-ed |
| Housing is available for students with disabilities | Yes |
| Dorms require a key or code to enter | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Remedial education courses | Yes |
| Health clinic | Yes |
| Psychological counseling | Yes |
| Orientation | Yes |
| Housing | Yes |
| Services for students with learning disabilities | Yes |
| 24-hour emergency phone and alarms on campus | Yes |
| Campus patrolled by trained security personnel | Yes |
| Late night transport service | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Had a full-time job offer within six months of graduation | 52% |
| Went directly to graduate or professional school | 43% |
| Was counseled by the career services office | 52% |
| Alumni networking and mentoring | Yes |
| Career counseling | Yes |
| Career interest testing | Yes |
| Career library | Yes |
| Job bank | Yes |
| Job fairs | Yes |
| Job interviews | Yes |
| Job interview preparation | Yes |
| On campus recruitment by employers | Yes |
| Placement assistance | Yes |
| Résumé preparation assistance | Yes |
| Résumé referral to employers | Yes |
| Other career services | Graduate school assistance, internships |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Grad admissions contact person | Sabrina Storner |
| Grad admissions contact title | Director of Graduate Admission |
| Grad admissions contact e-mail address | |
| Grad admissions contact phone (local) | 800-232-7228 |
| Number of full time, male graduate students | 68 |
| Number of full time, female graduate students | 137 |
| Total number of full time graduate students | 205 |
| Number of part time, male graduate students | 154 |
| Number of part time, female graduate students | 437 |
| Total number of part time graduate students | 591 |
| Total number of male graduate students | 222 |
| Total number of female graduate students | 574 |
| Total number of graduate students | 796 |
| Number of undergraduate men | 721 |
| Number of undergraduate women | 722 |
| Total number of undergraduate students | 1,443 |
| Total number of male undergraduate and graduate students | 943 |
| Total number of female undergraduate and graduate students | 1,296 |
| Total enrollment | 2,239 |
| Tuition year | 2022-2023 |
| In-state tuition* | $9,450 |
| Out-of-state tuition* | $9,450 |
| * Tuition may vary by program | |
| Graduate costs are for ... | (Costs are for the 2022-2023 academic year.) |