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Summary
McKendree University is a private institution that was founded in 1828. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,346, its setting is suburban, and the campus size is 116 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. McKendree University's ranking in the 2013 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Universities (Midwest), 49. Its tuition and fees are $24,340 (2012-13).
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McKendree University provides students a peaceful, residential campus in a small, friendly town, yet is just minutes away from the culturally vibrant city of St. Louis. McKendree students receive a broad-based, liberal arts oriented education while also developing skills in preparation for a career or graduate studies. The uniqueness of the college is its philosophy which reflects concern for individual development of its students and its commitment to personalized education. Co-curricular programs are also of importance, as McKendree students participate in community service, voluntary spiritual development, athletics and a wide variety of clubs and organizations meeting student needs and interests. |
General Information
| School type | private, coed college |
| Year founded | 1828 |
| Religious affiliation | Methodist |
| Academic calendar | semester |
| Setting | suburban |
| 2011 Endowment | $28,224,353 |
Applying
When applying to McKendree University, it's important to note the application deadline is rolling. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due August 1. It is selective, with an acceptance rate of 68.0 percent.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | selective |
| Fall 2011 acceptance rate | 68.0% |
| Application deadline | rolling |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | August 1 |
Academic Life
The student-faculty ratio at McKendree University is 14:1, and the school has 70.1 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at McKendree University include: Business Administration and Management, General; Elementary Education and Teaching; Nursing Administration; Accounting; and Secondary Education and Teaching. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 78.0 percent.
Student Life
McKendree University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 2,346, with a gender distribution of 44.9 percent male students and 55.1 percent female students. At this school, 55.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 45.0 percent of students live off campus. McKendree University is part of the NAIA athletic conference.
| Total enrollment | 3,221 |
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| Collegiate athletic association | NAIA |
Campus Info & Services
McKendree University offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, and health insurance. McKendree University also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Of the students at McKendree University, 85 percent have cars on campus. Alcohol is not permitted for students of legal age at McKendree University.
| Students who have cars on campus | 85% |
| Health insurance offered | Yes |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | No |
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Paying for School
At McKendree University, 84.0 percent of full-time undergraduates receive some kind of need-based financial aid and the average need-based scholarship or grant award is $14,805.
Paying for college doesn't have to be difficult or devastating. Go to the Paying for College knowledge center to get advice on raising cash and reducing costs.
| Tuition and fees | $24,340 (2012-13) |
| Room and board | $8,600 (2012-13) |
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