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McKendree University

Lebanon, ILPrivate NonprofitSuburb Setting
Less Selective • 72% Acceptance
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72%
Accept Rate
Less Selective
$24,717
Avg Net Cost
After financial aid
1.8K
Students
Small campus body
$49,439
Median Earnings
6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

McKendree University is a private nonprofit institution located in the suburb setting of Lebanon, IL. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 1.8K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 72%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type
Private Nonprofit
Student Population
1.8K (Small)
Admissions Selectivity
72% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Suburb

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT ReadingNot Reported
SAT MathNot Reported
ACT CompositeNot Reported
72%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective

Top Majors & Programs

Business & Marketing33% of degrees
Health Sciences20% of degrees
Social Sciences7% of degrees
Biological Sciences3% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $103,725
Earnings 5yr: $115,892
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $89,945
Earnings 5yr: $72,332
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $79,916
Earnings 5yr: $94,002
Debt: $26,534
Curriculum and Instruction.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $71,192
Earnings 5yr: $58,314
Debt: N/A
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $69,002
Earnings 5yr: $64,856
Debt: $21,203
Marketing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $65,696
Earnings 5yr: $52,669
Debt: $25,949
Human Resources Management and Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $63,519
Earnings 5yr: $56,586
Debt: $24,625
Educational Administration and Supervision.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $61,988
Earnings 5yr: $56,034
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $61,361
Earnings 5yr: $60,209
Debt: $21,500
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $61,173
Earnings 5yr: $63,310
Debt: $25,312
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $59,238
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $26,833
Education, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $58,566
Earnings 5yr: $55,233
Debt: N/A
Biopsychology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $58,057
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $25,250
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $52,784
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,000
Sociology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $52,428
Earnings 5yr: $49,911
Debt: $27,000
Psychology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $37,892
Earnings 5yr: $44,140
Debt: $23,250
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $44,490
Debt: $20,500
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Applied Mathematics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$24,717
In-State Tuition$34,740
Out-of-State Tuition$34,740
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

34%
Pell Grants
42%
Take Loans
56%
Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry
$49,439
+18% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$58,572

Completion Signals

53%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
67%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$16,240
Est. Monthly Payment
$175/mo
Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

46%
Men
54%
Women
The campus gender distribution displays a split of 46% men and 54% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share
33%
Part-Time Share
7%
Avg Family Income
$62,899
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