McKendree University

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$31,700

1.93% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$25,492

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

2.18%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

77.7%

1,765 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

1,958

73.1% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

55.6%

190 Graduates

About

McKendree University is a higher education institution located in St. Clair County, IL. In 2021, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at McKendree University were General Business Administration & Management (77 degrees awarded), General Education (28 degrees), and Secondary School Administration (27 degrees).

In 2021, 674 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at McKendree University. 60.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 39.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (491 degrees), 7.79 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (63 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at McKendree University is $31,700, which is $8,516 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at McKendree University is $31,700, which is $8,516 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $25,492.

In 2021, 97% of undergraduate students attending McKendree University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 53% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$31,700

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at McKendree University was $31,700. The cost of tuition at McKendree University is $8,516 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

This chart compares the tuition costs of McKendree University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$25,492

2021 Value

22.2%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 McKendree University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $25,492. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of McKendree University grew by 22.2%.

This chart compares the average net price of McKendree University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,040

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at McKendree University was of $9,040 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 3.79% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at McKendree University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

97%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

53%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

97% of undergraduate students at McKendree University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 2.11% with respect to 2020, when 95% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at McKendree University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2.18%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at McKendree University was 2.18%, which represents 14 out of the 643 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

McKendree University received 1,765 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 10.2% annual growth. Out of those 1,765 applicants, 1,371 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 77.7% acceptance rate.

There were 1,958 students enrolled at McKendree University in 2021. 52% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

McKendree University has an overall enrollment yield of 19.5%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

77.7%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

1,371

Accepted Out of 1,765

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of McKendree University was 77.7% (1,371 admissions from 1,765 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 70.1%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 10.2%, while admissions declined by −0.436%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of McKendree University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

52%

Submission Percentage (2020)

195

Scores Submitted (2020)

52% of enrolled first-time students at McKendree University in 2020 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

McKendree University had a total enrollment of 1,958 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at McKendree University is 1,431 students and the part-time enrollment is 527. This means that 73.1% of students enrolled at McKendree University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at McKendree University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 63.6% White, 10.7% Black or African American, 5.87% Hispanic or Latino, 5.11% Two or More Races, 0.562% Asian, 0.102% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.0511% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at McKendree University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (32.7%), followed by White Male (28%) and Black or African American Male (7%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (38.5%), followed by White Male (27%) and Black or African American Male (5.17%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

73.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at McKendree University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,958 students. The full-time enrollment at McKendree University is 1,431 and the part-time enrollment is 527. This means that 73.1% of students enrolled at McKendree University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at McKendree University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

73%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at McKendree University was 73%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), McKendree University had a retention rate approximately the same as its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at McKendree University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
1,245 enrolled students
Black or African American
210 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
115 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at McKendree University is 63.6% White, 10.7% Black or African American, 5.87% Hispanic or Latino, 5.11% Two or More Races, 0.562% Asian, 0.102% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.0511% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 184 students (9.4%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 136 more women than men received degrees from McKendree University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at McKendree University is white (491 degrees awarded). There were 7.79 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (63 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at McKendree University is General Business Administration & Management (77 degrees awarded), followed by General Education (28 degrees) and Secondary School Administration (27 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at McKendree University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Applied Sciences (2 degrees awarded), EDUCATION. (129 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (29 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at McKendree University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,903,882 people), Accountants & auditors (1,078,245 people), Other managers (820,767 people), Financial managers (503,419 people), and Secondary school teachers (502,924 people).

The most specialized majors at McKendree University in 2021 are Applied Sciences (2 degrees awarded), EDUCATION. (129 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (29 degrees), Business (231 degrees), and Psychology (47 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at McKendree University are Surgeons, Physicians, Nurse anesthetists, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at McKendree University are Applied Sciences (2 degrees awarded), EDUCATION. (129 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (29 degrees), Business (231 degrees), and Psychology (47 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at McKendree University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,472,577 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (698,396 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (666,825 people), Computer Systems Design (562,603 people), and Banking & related activities (527,109 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by McKendree University.

Most Common (2021)

Registered Nursing
51 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
51 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
40 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at McKendree University was Registered Nursing with 51 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at McKendree University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

269

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

405

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 269 degrees were awarded to men at McKendree University, which is 0.664 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (405).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at McKendree University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 63 degrees were awarded to men at McKendree University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.887 times less than the 71 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 72 degrees were awarded to men at McKendree University in Registered Nursing, which is 18 times more than the 4 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

47%

100% Completion Time

60%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 47% of students graduating from McKendree University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 60% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 60% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Female

Highest Graduation Rate (87.5%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at McKendree University is Female and Hispanic or Latino (87.5% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 5.79% of graduates (11 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
491 degrees awarded
Black or African American
63 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
22 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at McKendree University is white (491 degrees awarded). There were 7.79 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (63 degrees).

6.08% of degree recipients (41 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
313 degrees awarded
White Male
178 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
32 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at McKendree University is white female (313 degrees awarded). There were 1.76 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (178 degrees).

Operations

McKendree University has an endowment valued at nearly $40M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 9.52M (23.8%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, McKendree University had a total salary expenditure of 35M. McKendree University employs 27 Professors, 22 Associate professors and 17 Assistant professors. Most academics at McKendree University are Female Professor (17), Female Associate professor (12), and Female Assistant professor (11).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at McKendree University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 46 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 29 employees, and Management with 16 employees.

Endowment

$40M

2021 Endowment

32.1%

growth from 2020

McKendree University has an endowment valued at about $40M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of McKendree University grew 32.1% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $10.4M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at McKendree University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$14.9M

2021 Salaries

10.9%

decline from 2020

In 2021, McKendree University paid a median of $14.9M in salaries, which represents 42.5% of their overall expenditure ($35M) and a 10.9% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$4.65M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, McKendree University paid a total of $4.65M to 74 employees working as instructors, which represents 31.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

27 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

46 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at McKendree University were Professor with 27 employees, Associate professor with 22 employees, and Assistant professor with 17 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at McKendree University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 46 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 29 employees, and Management with 16 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Professor
Female Associate professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at McKendree University was Female Professor with 17 employees, Female Associate professor with 12 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 11 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at McKendree University.