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McKendree University
McKendree University is a nationally ranked, private university offering a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs in the St. Louis region, Southern Illinois and online. As a Bearcat, you’ll join a vibrant community, make valuable connections, and serve others in the world around you. You’ll develop strong leadership skills, learn from expert faculty, and attain the personalized education you deserve.
McKendree By The Numbers
91%
First-Year Students who Live on Campus
First-Year Students who Live on Campus
41
States Represented by Students
States Represented by Students
38
Countries Represented by Students
Countries Represented by Students
98%
Employment & Grad. School Success Rate
Employment & Grad. School Success Rate
35
Sports Teams
Sports Teams
14:1
Student-to-Faculty Ratio
Student-to-Faculty Ratio
23
Honor Societies
Honor Societies
100+
Study Abroad Locations Available
Study Abroad Locations Available
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Choose Your Path
Select a degree program to accompany your aspirations.
Find a degree that’s right for you from numerous undergraduate academic majors, minors, and tracks.
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Join McKendree and see why earning your degree is more convenient with programs designed to fit your busy lifestyle!
Vaccine Confidence
Confidence in the vaccine. Confidence in me.
Our Nursing Division has been selected to promote COVID-19 vaccine confidence. Find more information about the campaign.
Hettenhausen Center for the Arts
Check out which performances are coming to the Hett!
"The Hett" is Southern Illinois' premier
performing arts venue, presenting world class dance, drama, classical music and jazz.
Get Connected
Social media is your playground. Interact with us online!
Follow McKendree news, announcements, videos, etc. on your phone or tablet. Get to
know what life is like at McKendree!
Gallery of Art
Explore the McKendree
University Gallery of Art!
Our downtown art gallery showcases the creativity of students, faculty, alumni and
artists from the region.
