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About McKendree University

private masters universitysmall class sizeshealth sciences focusmidwest liberal artstest optional admissions

McKendree University is a private university in Lebanon, IL, known for its private masters university, small class sizes, and health sciences focus. With an acceptance rate of 68%, McKendree University is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 422 students each year. McKendree University is test optional; submitting a strong score can strengthen an application, though it is not required for consideration. McKendree University offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $24,145 per year; the sticker price of $47,730 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

McKendree University acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

68%
Overall Accept Rate

Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to McKendree University

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Demonstrated Interest
McKendree is a small campus in Lebanon where the admissions staff genuinely notices when students make personal contact, so schedule a campus visit or a one on one meeting with an admissions counselor before you submit your application.
Test Score Strategy
Since McKendree does not require test scores, hold back a score that falls below their median range and let your GPA and activities carry your application instead.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What McKendree University actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$48k/yr$21.9k
30k-48k~$48k/yr$21.4k
48k-75k~$48k/yr$21.0k
75k-110k~$48k/yr$28.3k
110k+~$48k/yr$29.1k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

60%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$49k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
14:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1,325
Undergrad Enrollment
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