McKendree University

https://www.mckendree.edu

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$33,310

1.99% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$22,444

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

71.7%

3,066 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

2,392

80.2% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

53.3%

168 Graduates

About

McKendree University is a higher education institution located in St. Clair County, IL. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at McKendree University were Registered Nursing (70 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (68 degrees), and Kinesiology & Exercise Science (22 degrees).

In 2024, 582 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at McKendree University. 58.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 41.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (391 degrees), 7.38 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (53 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at McKendree University is $33,310, which is $9,310 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at McKendree University is $33,310, which is $9,310 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $22,444.

In 2024, 95% of undergraduate students attending McKendree University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 42% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$33,310

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at McKendree University was $33,310. The cost of tuition at McKendree University is $9,310 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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

Average Net Price

$22,444

2024 Value

10.9%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 McKendree University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $22,444. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of McKendree University grew by 10.9%.

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

$10,040

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at McKendree University was of $10,040 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 6.75% between 2023 and 2024.

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

95%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

42%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

95% of undergraduate students at McKendree University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 2.15% with respect to 2023, when 93% 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.

Admissions

McKendree University received 3,066 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 15.6% annual growth. Out of those 3,066 applicants, 2,199 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 71.7% acceptance rate.

There were 2,392 students enrolled at McKendree University in 2024. 52% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

McKendree University has an overall enrollment yield of 18.8%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

71.7%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

2,199

Accepted Out of 3,066

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of McKendree University was 71.7% (2,199 admissions from 3,066 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 63.9%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 15.6%, while admissions grew by 29.8%.

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.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

McKendree University had a total enrollment of 2,392 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at McKendree University is 1,919 students and the part-time enrollment is 473. This means that 80.2% of students enrolled at McKendree University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at McKendree University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 51.6% White, 8.53% Black or African American, 4.26% Two or More Races, 4.14% Hispanic or Latino, 0.669% Asian, and 0.167% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at McKendree University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (31.2%), followed by White Male (24.5%) and Black or African American Male (6.19%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (31.2%), followed by White Male (18%) and Black or African American Male (4.55%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

80.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at McKendree University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,392 students. The full-time enrollment at McKendree University is 1,919 and the part-time enrollment is 473. This means that 80.2% of students enrolled at McKendree University are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% 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

67%

2024 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 67%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), McKendree University had a retention rate lower than 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 (2024)

White
1,235 enrolled students
Black or African American
204 enrolled students
Two or More Races
102 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at McKendree University is 51.6% White, 8.53% Black or African American, 4.26% Two or More Races, 4.14% Hispanic or Latino, 0.669% Asian, and 0.167% 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 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% 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, 540 students (22.6%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 100 more women than men received degrees from McKendree University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at McKendree University is white (391 degrees awarded). There were 7.38 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (53 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at McKendree University is Registered Nursing (70 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (68 degrees) and Kinesiology & Exercise Science (22 degrees).

In 2024, 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 Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (38 degrees awarded), Education (105 degrees), and Business (198 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 (1,833,081 people), Accountants & auditors (1,121,330 people), Other managers (1,112,597 people), Financial managers (650,885 people), and Secondary school teachers (624,305 people).

The most specialized majors at McKendree University in 2024 are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (38 degrees awarded), Education (105 degrees), Business (198 degrees), Applied Sciences (1 degrees), and Social Sciences (27 degrees) (as of 2024).

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, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at McKendree University are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (38 degrees awarded), Education (105 degrees), Business (198 degrees), Applied Sciences (1 degrees), and Social Sciences (27 degrees) (as of 2024).

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 (3,735,259 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (927,694 people), Computer Systems Design (830,850 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (762,233 people), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments (608,899 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.

General Business Administration & Management

Most Common (2024)

7 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at McKendree University was General Business Administration & Management with 7 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

241

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

341

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 241 degrees were awarded to men at McKendree University, which is 0.707 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (341).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 88 degrees were awarded to men at McKendree University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.69 times more than the 52 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 89 degrees were awarded to men at McKendree University in Registered Nursing, which is 12.7 times more than the 7 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

45%

100% Completion Time

55%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 45% of students graduating from McKendree University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 55% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 56% 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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
391 degrees awarded
Black or African American
53 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
34 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at McKendree University is white (391 degrees awarded). There were 7.38 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (53 degrees).

4.64% of degree recipients (27 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
526 degrees awarded
White Female
451 degrees awarded
White Female
449 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at McKendree University is white female (526 degrees awarded). There were 1.17 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (451 degrees).

Operations

McKendree University has an endowment valued at nearly $40.2M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 5.71M (14.2%) compared to the 9.2% average return (4.22M on 45.9M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2024, McKendree University had a total salary expenditure of 41.8M. McKendree University employs 22 Professors, 19 Assistant professors and 15 Associate professors. Most academics at McKendree University are Female Assistant professor (14), Female Professor (13), and Male Professor (9).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at McKendree University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 57 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 43 employees, and Service with 15 employees.

Endowment

$40.2M

2024 Endowment

9.85%

growth from 2023

McKendree University has an endowment valued at about $40.2M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of McKendree University grew 9.85% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $5.72M 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: Medium Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$15.9M

2024 Salaries

6.81%

growth from 2023

In 2024, McKendree University paid a median of $15.9M in salaries, which represents 38% of their overall expenditure ($41.8M) and a 6.81% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.323% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 0.099% decline between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$4.62M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2024, McKendree University paid a total of $4.62M to 72 employees working as instructors, which represents 29.1% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at McKendree University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 57 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 43 employees, and Service with 15 employees.

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