McKendree University

Country：USA State：IL City：Lebanon

BASIC INFOMATIONS

McKendree University (formerly McKendree College) is a liberal arts university founded in 1828. Its 110-acre campus is located in Lebanon, 15 miles east of St. Louis.

Web Site www.mckendree.edu/
Institution Type Private
Coeducational Yes
Tuition and Fees $28,740
Average GPA 3.44
Entrance Difficulty Moderately Difficult

FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

●Entrance Difficulty

Moderately Difficult: More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.

●High School Preparation
High School Graduation High school diploma required and GED is accepted
High School Program College preparatory program is recommended

●High School Units Required or Recommended
Subject Required Units Recommended Units
English Not reported 4
History Not reported 1
Science Not reported 2
Mathematics Not reported 2
Social Studies Not reported 2
Foreign Language Not reported 1
Academic Electives Not reported 4

●Examinations
Exam Whether Needed or Not Scores Due in Admissions Office
ACT Only Not reported Not reported
SAT Only Not reported Not reported
SAT or ACT Required August 14
SAT Subject Tests Only Not reported Not reported
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT Not reported Not reported
SAT Essay Component Policy Not reported
ACT Writing Test Policy Accepted with or without writing component
Use of SAT/ACT Essay Not reported

APPLYING FOR ADMISSION

●Admissions Office
Address 701 College Road
City, State, Zip Lebanon, IL  62254-1299
Phone (618) 537-6400
Fax (618) 537-6259
E-mail inquiry@mckendree.edu

●Application Dates and Fees
Regular Admission Deadline Rolling
Application Fee Not reported
Application Fee Waiver Not reported
Regular Admission Notification Rolling
Accept Offer of Admission By May 1 or within 4 weeks if notified after May 1
Waiting List Used No
Defer Admission Student can defer admission
Transfer Admission Transfer applications accepted

●Early Admission
Early Decision Offered No
Early Decision Deadline Not reported
Early Decision Notification Not reported
Early Action Offered No
Early Action Deadline Not reported
Early Action Notification Not reported

●Application Form
Common Application Accepted
Universal College Application Not accepted
Electronic Application Available

●Other Application Requirements
Essay or Personal Statement Required for all freshmen
Other Rank in upper 50% of high school class, minimum ACT score of 20 required for freshmen
Interview Not required
Financial Need Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process
Letters of Recommendation 1 required for all freshmen

SELECTION OF STUDENTS

Very Important

Academic GPA

Rigor of Secondary School Record
Important

Standardized Tests

Class Rank

Recommendations

Considered

Extracurricular Activities

Relation with Alumnus

Particular Talent/Ability

Essay

Interview

Volunteer Work

Level of Applicant's Interest

Work Experience
Not Considered

Character/Personal Qualitie

Religious Affiliation/Commitment

First Generation to Attend College

Ethnicity

State Residency

Geographic Residence

PROFILE OF FALL ADMISSION

●Overall Admission Rate

Overall Admission Rate 68% of 2,283 applicants were admitted
Women 63% of 1,258 applicants were admitted
Men 75% of 1,025 applicants were admitted

●Students Enrolled

Students Enrolled 1,556 (43%) of admitted students enrolled
Women 792 (46%) of admitted students enrolled
Men 764 (41%) of admitted students enrolled

●Other Admission Rates
Early Decision Admission Rate Not reported
Early Action Admission Rate Not reported
Students Offered Wait List Not reported
Students Accepting Wait List Position Not reported
Students Admitted From Wait List Not reported

●Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale)

●SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

●ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen

●Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
High School Class Rank Top tenth: 12% Top quarter: 34% Top half: 71% Bottom half: 29%
National Merit Scholar Not reported
Valedictorian Not reported
Class President Not reported
Student Government Officer Not reported

TUITION AND EXPENSES

Cost of Attendance $41,390
Tuition and Fees $28,740
Room and Board $9,200
Books and Supplies $1,000
Other Expenses $2,450
Payment Plans credit card, installment plan, deferred payment, external finance company

APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID

●Financial Aid Office
E-mail Not reported
Web Site Financial Aid Web Site
Net Price Calculator URL Net Price Calculator URL

●Application Process
Application Deadline Not reported
Award Notification On or about March 1
Methodology for Awarding Institutional Aid Federal Methodology
Forms Required Cost to File
FAFSA Code is 001722 Free

PROFILE OF 2015-16 FINANCIAL AID

●Freshmen
Financial Aid Applicants 410 (90.9%) of freshmen
Found to Have Financial Need 369 (90%) of applicants
Received Financial Aid 366 (99.2%) of applicants with financial need
Need Fully Met 96 (26.2%) of aid recipients
Average Percent of Need Met 77%
Average Award $22,693
Need-Based Gift Received by 366 (100%) of aid recipients, average amount $19,238
Need-Based Self-Help Received by 290 (79.2%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,360
Merit-Based Gift Received by 69 (18.9%) of aid recipients
Merit-Based Gift 70 (15.5%) of aid recipient of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $14,221

●All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants 1,577 (87.1%) of undergraduates
Found to Have Financial Need 1,428 (90.6%) of applicants
Received Financial Aid 1,385 (97%) of applicants with financial need
Need Fully Met 283 (20.4%) of aid recipients
Average Percent of Need Met 73%
Average Award $21,543
Need-Based Gift Received by 1,361 (98.3%) of aid recipients, average amount $17,864
Need-Based Self-Help Received by 1,109 (80.1%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,981
Merit-Based Gift Received by 187 (13.5%) of aid recipients
Merit-Based Gift 320 (17.7%) of aid recipient of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $11,556

●Borrowing
2015 Graduates Who Took Out Loans 72%
Average Indebtedness of 2015 Graduates $30,029

●Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans
Parents of Students Receiving Aid 20.0%
Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid 1.0%

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS

●Loans
Federal Loans Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans
State Loans Not reported
Other Loans Not reported

●Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based Available Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships
Non-Need–Based Available Academic scholarships, Creative arts/performance scholarships, Music/Drama scholarships, Athletic scholarships, Alumni affiliation scholarships, Leadership scholarships, Religious affiliation scholarships

●Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest / Achievement Award Areas Religion/Biblical Studies, Biological Sciences, Business
Number of Awards 1177
Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Not reported
Creative Arts / Performance Award Areas Dance, Debating, Music
Number of Awards 119
Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Not reported
Special Achievements / Activities Award Areas Cheerleading/Drum Major, Community Service, Leadership
Number of Awards 538
Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Not reported
Special Characteristics Award Areas Children and Siblings of Alumni, Children of Faculty/Staff, International Students, Religious Affiliation, Veterans, Veterans' Children
Number of Awards 254
Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Not reported

●Employment
Work-Study Programs Federal work study available, other work study available
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment $1,785

ACADEMIC CALENDAR INFORMATION

Academic Calendar System Semester
Summer Session Offered
General Catalog/Bulletin Not reported

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION

●Undergraduate Majors
  • Mathematics Teacher Education
  • Mathematics, General
  • Music Management
  • Music Teacher Education
  • Music, General
  • Occupational Therapy/Therapist
  • Organizational Communication, General
  • Philosophy
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
  • Political Science and Government, General
  • Pre-Dentistry Studies
  • Pre-Law Studies
  • Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
  • Pre-Veterinary Studies
  • Psychology, General
  • Public Relations/Image Management
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • Religion/Religious Studies
  • Rhetoric and Composition
  • Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
  • Secondary Education and Teaching
  • Social Science Teacher Education
  • Social Sciences, General
  • Social Work
  • Sociology
  • Spanish Language and Literature
  • Speech Communication and Rhetoric
  • Speech Teacher Education
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
  • Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
  • Accounting
  • Art Teacher Education
  • Art/Art Studies, General
  • Athletic Training/Trainer
  • Biology Teacher Education
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Business Teacher Education
  • Chemistry, General
  • Computational Science
  • Computer Science
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General
  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
  • Economics, General
  • Elementary Education and Teaching
  • Engineering, General
  • English Language and Literature, General
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education
  • Environmental Studies
  • Finance, General
  • History Teacher Education
  • History, General
  • Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
  • Information Science/Studies
  • Information Technology
  • International Relations and Affairs
  • International/Global Studies
  • Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Most Popular Disciplines Business/marketing, Health professions and related sciences, Social sciences
Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs Engineering, occupational therapy with Washington University in St. Louis
Special Programs Accelerated program, Double major, Honors program, Independent study, Student-designed major, Teacher certification, Internships
Study Abroad Offered
Online Degrees Some online degree programs

CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS

General Education/Core Curriculum Required
Computer Required
Foreign Language Not required
Math/Science Required for all students

FACULTY AND INSTRUCTION

Full-Time Faculty 104
Part-Time Faculty 168
Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree 80%
Regular Class Size
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size

ADVANCED PLACEMENT

International Baccalaureate Not accepted
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations Accepted for placement and credit
Sophomore Standing Available through AP examinations

ACADEMIC RESOURCES

●Libraries
Library Available on Campus Yes
Holdings 101,046

●Computing
Computer Ownership 1
Computers Available on Campus 1
Internet/E-mail Access Not reported

ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES

Remedial Instruction Offered
Tutoring Available
Services for Learning Disabled Students Available
Services for Physically Disabled Students Hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access

GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION

●Master's Degrees Offered

Master of Arts in Education, Master of Business Administration, Master of Arts, Master of Science in Nursing

●Master's Programs of Study
  • Human Resources Management
  • International Business
  • Music Education
  • Nursing Education
  • Nursing and Healthcare Administration
  • Nursing--General
  • Reading Education
  • Special Education
  • Business Administration and Management--General
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Counseling Psychology
  • Curriculum and Instruction
  • Education--General
  • Educational Leadership and Administration
  • Higher Education

●Doctoral Degrees Offered

Doctor of Education

●Doctoral Programs of Study
  • Higher Education
  • Music Education
  • Reading Education
  • Special Education
  • Curriculum and Instruction
  • Education--General
  • Educational Leadership and Administration

LOCATION AND SETTING

Lebanon Population 4,466
Nearest Metropolitan Area St. Louis, MO; Belleville, IL
Environment Small town
Campus Size 235 acres

●Weather
Temperature 15.9 average low in January, 83.9 average high in September
Rain 111 rainy days per year

●Getting Around
Campus Map Not reported
Nearest Airport 30 mile(s) from campus in St. Louis
Nearest Bus Station 25 mile(s) from campus in St. Louis
Nearest Train Station 15 mile(s) from campus in Belleville

HOUSING

College Housing College offers housing to students
Types of Housing Coed dorms, single student apartments, disabled student housing
Students in College Housing 91% of freshmen, 73% of all students
Housing Requirements Students required to live on campus through junior year
Freshman Housing Guarantee Freshmen are guaranteed housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting 27%
Off-Campus Housing Assistance Assistance in locating off-campus housing is available

SECURITY

24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices Available
24-Hour Security Patrols Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services Available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances Available

PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES

Health Service Offered
Personal Counseling Offered
Child Care Not offered

SPORTS AND RECREATION

●Intercollegiate Athletics
Athletic Conferences NCAA Division II
Mascot Bearcat
School Colors Purple and white

●Intercollegiate Sports Offered
Sport Women Men
Offered Scholarships Given Offered Scholarships Given
baseball √ √
basketball √ √ √ √
bowling √ √
cross-country running √ √ √ √
fencing √ √
football √ √
golf √ √ √ √
lacrosse √ √
soccer √ √ √ √
softball √ √
tennis √ √ √ √
track and field √ √ √ √
volleyball √ √ √ √
wrestling √ √ √ √
Women's Club Sports cheerleading, fencing, ice hockey, weight lifting, wrestling
Men's Club Sports bowling, cheerleading, fencing, ice hockey, weight lifting

●Recreational Sports
Intramural Sports basketball, football, softball, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball

STUDENT ACTIVITIES

Activities and Organizations choral groups, concert band, dance, drama theatre, jazz band, literary magazine, marching band, music ensembles, music theatre, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, yearbook
Sororities 21% of women participate
Fraternities 3% of men participate
ROTC Army ROTC is offered off campus, Air Force ROTC offered off campus

STUDENT BODY

Coeducational Yes
All Undergraduates 2,290
Student Gender Distribution
Full-Time Undergraduates 1,823
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
International Students 2.7% from 32 countries
Average Age 21
All Graduate Students 647

UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION

First-Year Students Returning 76%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years 36.1%
Students Graduating Within 5 Years 48.4%
Students Graduating Within 6 Years 52%

AFTER GRADUATION

Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months 74%
Average Starting Salary $48,750 per year
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly 14%
Disciplines Pursued