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Private nonprofit · Lebanon, Illinois

McKendree University

Suburban campus · 1,752 undergraduates · 16 students per faculty member · Official website

Acceptance rate
72%
Test scores
Test-optional
Average net price
$24,717
per year, after grants
6-year graduation
53%

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What McKendree University costs

Net price is what a first-year student pays for a year after grants and scholarships, by family income. It is usually far below the sticker price.

Net price by family income

Under $30,000
$21,928
$30,001 – $48,000
$21,432
$48,001 – $75,000
$21,041
$75,001 – $110,000
$28,333
Over $110,000
$29,066

For students receiving federal aid.

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Price and aid

Full cost of attendance (sticker)
$48,845
Tuition and fees
$34,740
First-years given a grant by the school
93%
Average grant from the school
$21,748
Median debt at graduation
$23,250
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Admissions

Acceptance rate
72%
SAT middle 50%
–
ACT middle 50%
–
Test scores
Test-optional
First-year retention
68%

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McKendree University athletics

NCAA D2, 15 women's and 14 men's sports

Varsity teams and roster sizes
SportWomen’s rosterMen’s roster
Baseball–86
Basketball1717
Beach volleyball16–
Bowling2022
Cross country6971
Football–163
Golf1220
Ice hockey2627
Lacrosse25–
Soccer3738
Softball20–
Swimming & diving2437
Tennis818
Track & field6971
Volleyball1621
Water polo2327
Wrestling4748

Participants reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A dash means no team for that side.

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Academics and outcomes

Most popular fields

Business & marketing
28%
Health professions
18%
Education
15%
Parks, recreation & fitness
12%
Social sciences
8%
Psychology
6%

Share of bachelor’s degrees awarded.

6-year graduation rate
53%
First-year retention
68%
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$58,572
Median debt at graduation
$23,250
Students with a Pell grant
34%

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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (admissions, prices, outcomes), IPEDS Student Financial Aid 2023–24 (school grants) and Equity in Athletics 2024–25 (teams). No college paid to appear here or can pay to be ranked.

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