McKendree University
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. a private nonprofit school with 1,600 students.
About This School
McKendree University is a private nonprofit institution located in Lebanon, Illinois with approximately 1,600 undergraduate students enrolled. McKendree University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 64%. The average net price after financial aid is $24,190 per year. The graduation rate is 60%, and the typical graduate earns $50,200 within 10 years of enrollment.
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 average, there are 51% females and 49% males. The institution remains affiliated with the United Methodist Church.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: a 60% graduation rate and 68% freshman retention suggest that a meaningful chunk of students either leave or don't finish, which is worth taking seriously before enrolling. On the positive side, median debt at graduation is a relatively low $16,240, and the small campus size (around 1,600 undergrads) means you're likely to get personal attention rather than getting lost in the crowd. Worth considering if you want an intimate, historic Illinois campus with manageable debt — but ask hard questions about support services and what's driving that retention gap.
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Will This School Pay Off?
Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.
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Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,600 undergraduates).
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