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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.
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- U.S. News Lists Online Programs Among the Best Four McKendree University online degree programs continue to rank...
- Fall 2020 President's & Deans List's McKendree University congratulates the 162 students who were...
- Eggleston Will Become Provost of McKendree Dr. Tami Eggleston will become the new provost of McKendree...
- McKendree Students Among Top Finishers in DoE CyberForce Competition McKendree University students made an impressive showing in the...
Events
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JAN27
Brown Bag: What Happened to the Republican...
Presented by Professor of Political Science Dr. Brian...
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JAN28
Women's Basketball vs Truman State University
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FEB01
Last day to withdraw from a course with a...
Last day to withdraw from a course with a 75% refund
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FEB03
SJEC: Political Polarization and Identity...
Presented by Professor of Political Science Dr. Ann Collins
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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
97%
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
McKendree Spotlight
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Caleb Shipley '21
Elementary and Special Education Major from Centralia, Illinois
It was that spirit of servant leadership that recently earned Caleb Shipley '21 the State of Illinois' highest student honor.
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Distinctive Honors
Our student-focused higher education is getting noticed!
Our undergraduate and graduate programs
are recognized for excellence among top
ranking universities.
Military Community Focused
We are a military friendly
university!
Thank you for your service. We embrace our military community and dedicate resources to ensure your success.
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.
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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.
