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McKendree University

McKendree University is a private nonprofit university in a large suburb of the St. Louis, MO metro with 1,605 students and a 72% acceptance rate.

Lebanon, Illinois · Private nonprofit · Suburb, large · 1,605 students

NCAA Division II · Great Lakes Valley Conference

Admission rate

72%

of applicants admitted

Average net price

$24,717

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

53%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

68%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$58,572

10 years after entry

Students

1,605

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income

$0–30,000$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

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse70
Business Administration and Management64
Exercise Science and Kinesiology22
Psychology18
Marketing/Marketing Management18
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management15
Biopsychology13
Elementary Education and Teaching12
Show the other 31 majors
Biology/Biological Sciences11
Sociology11
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration10
Accounting10
Computer Science10
Economics9
Management Science6
Management Information Systems5
Mathematics5
English Language and Literature5
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching5
Speech Communication and Rhetoric5
International Relations and Affairs3
Music Teacher Education3
History2
Music2
Political Science and Government2
Chemistry2
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching2
Education2
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance2
Information Science/Studies2
Environmental Studies2
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication1
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies1
Cyber/Electronic Operations and Warfare1
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts1
Fine/Studio Arts1
Music, Other1
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences1
Occupational Therapy/Therapist1

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Great Lakes Valley Conference

Baseball, Basketball, Bowling, Football, Golf, Ice Hockey, Other Sports, Soccer, Swimming and Diving (combined), Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball, Water Polo, Wrestling

Women’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Great Lakes Valley Conference

Basketball, Beach Volleyball, Bowling, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Other Sports, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball, Water Polo, Wrestling

Coed varsity · NCAA Division II, Great Lakes Valley Conference

Other Sports

ROTC

Air Force

Faith groups

Newman Connection

Also

Study abroad

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

Suburb, large

Federal locale classification

Metro area

St. Louis, MO-IL

2,811,927 people

Big-city metro (1 million+)

Yes

More about the place

Nearest airport

Scott AFB/Midamerica St Louis (BLV)

Nearest hub airport

St Louis Lambert International (STL)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 12.8 of 20

Elevation

498 ft

Time zone

Central

January low

24°F

July high

90°F

Annual snowfall

11.2 in

Days at 90°F or higher

53 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$1,150 per month

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Colleges nearby

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

Private nonprofit, suburban campus, NCAA Division II, similar size