At a glance
Average net price
$24,717
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
53.3%
Admission rate
72%
Undergrad size
1,752
In-state tuition
$34,740
Out-of-state tuition
$34,740
Cost of attendance
$48,845
Median earnings (10y)
$58,572
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- 67.3%
- Locale
- Suburb
Programs breakdown
18 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by business (33%), health (20%), social sciences (18%).
- STEM9%
- Health20%
- Business33%
- Humanities & arts9%
- Social sciences18%
- Trades & services10%
- Business33.1%~579 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Health professions19.8%~347 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Parks & recreation10.2%~179 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Social sciences6.9%~121 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Education6.6%~116 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Psychology5.0%~87 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Computer science3.9%~68 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~63 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~53 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Communication1.7%~29 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- English1.4%~24 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics1.4%~24 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~24 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~10 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- History0.5%~10 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~10 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Liberal arts0.3%~5 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Military tech0.3%~5 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 150 | $58,432 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 109 | $44,436 | $25,312 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 96 | $60,935 | $26,534 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 69 | $22,967 | $23,250 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 62 | — | $27,000 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Master's | 45 | $52,780 | — |
| Education, General. | Master's | 43 | $44,175 | — |
| Biopsychology. | Bachelor's | 40 | — | $25,250 |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 40 | $39,694 | $25,949 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master's | 39 | $81,665 | — |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 37 | $30,902 | $27,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 32 | — | $20,500 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Bachelor's | 30 | $44,907 | $21,203 |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 27 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Doctoral | 26 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 26 | $50,274 | $21,500 |
| Human Resources Management and Services. | Bachelor's | 24 | $35,345 | $24,625 |
| Curriculum and Instruction. | Master's | 23 | $64,639 | — |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 22 | — | $21,750 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services. | Master's | 21 | — | — |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 19 | — | $26,833 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master's | 18 | — | — |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | Master's | 18 | — | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Master's | 16 | $34,291 | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Graduate certificate | 15 | — | — |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | Bachelor's | 14 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor's | 14 | — | — |
| Education, General. | Bachelor's | 12 | — | — |
| Intelligence, Command Control and Information Operations. | Bachelor's | 12 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| Information Science/Studies. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| Applied Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 9 | — | — |
| Curriculum and Instruction. | Doctoral | 8 | — | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 8 | — | — |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Associate's | 7 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
| Curriculum and Instruction. | Graduate certificate | 5 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About McKendree University
McKendree University is a mid-sized institution located in Lebanon, Illinois, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 1,752 undergraduate students in a suburb setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Health professions, Parks & recreation.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at McKendree University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $24,717 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $34,740 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $48,845 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 53.3%, a above-average completion outcome. 67.3% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $58,572 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
McKendree University confers degrees and certificates across 18 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Health professions, Parks & recreation. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by business (33% of credentials), health (20% of credentials), social sciences (18% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
McKendree University accepts 72% of applicants, making it moderately selective.
Location & campus
Set in Lebanon, Illinois (suburb), McKendree University draws students from across Illinois and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about McKendree University
Q.How much does McKendree University cost?
The average net price at McKendree University is $24,717 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $48,845.
Q.What is the graduation rate at McKendree University?
McKendree University has a 6-year graduation rate of 53.3% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into McKendree University?
McKendree University admits 72% of applicants, which is considered moderately selective.
Q.How much do McKendree University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median McKendree University graduate earns $58,572 per year.
Q.What is tuition at McKendree University?
Published tuition is $34,740 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is McKendree University located?
McKendree University is located in Lebanon, Illinois (ZIP 62254).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with McKendree University at their official website.