McKendree University
Lebanon, Illinois
Private not-for-profit·Four or more years·Doctor's degree - research/scholarship·GPA 3.38
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McKendree University (McK), formerly McKendree College, is a private university in Lebanon, Illinois, United States. Founded in 1828 as the "Lebanon Seminary", it is the oldest college or university in Illinois. The school was renamed McKendree University beginning in the 2007–08 academic year. McKendree enrolls approximately 1,960 students representing 25 countries and 29 states. In the undergraduate program, on…
- Rankings
#354 (Washington Monthly)▼
Master's Universities
Ranked #354 in Master's Universities (2025). Source: Washington Monthly ↗
Value rank
Ranked #927 on Washington Monthly Best Bang for the Buck (2025). Source: WM Best Value ↗
- Tuition — In-State
$34,070▼
Total CoA (on-campus): $50,050
Room & Board: $12,270
Books & Supplies: $1,000
Receive Aid: 89%
Avg Grant Aid: $22,269
Pell Grant Recipients: 30%
- Tuition — Out-of-State
$34,070▼
Total CoA (on-campus): $50,050
Room & Board: $12,270
Books & Supplies: $1,000
Receive Aid: 89%
Avg Grant Aid: $22,269
Pell Grant Recipients: 30%
- Gas
- ⛽ $4.78 / gal
- Admit Rate
- 64%
- Avg HS GPA
- 3.38
- Total Enrollment
- 2,075
- Undergrad
- 1,605
- Graduate
- 470
- Student-Faculty Ratio
- 16:1
- Retention Rate
- 68%
- Graduation Rate
- 60%
- Official Portal
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701 College Rd, Lebanon, Illinois, 62254-1291
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