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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.
News
- This summer, stay connected with McKendree! Lebanon undergraduate students, register for undergraduate summer...
- Debaters Take Second at Nationals After winning the National Parliamentary Debate Association...
- Dalu Becomes Back-to-Back National Champion Fabio Dalu (Cagliari, Italy/Liceo L.B. Alberti Cagliari) became...
- Vasbinder Crowned NCAA Division II National Champion The No.5 McKendree University men's wrestling team closed out the...
Events
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APR21
Presented by Professor of Psychology Dr. Jackie Simmons
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APR22
Academic Excellence Celebration on the...
Classes are canceled and students are expected to participate...
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APR22
Film Art Series: Anthropocene - The Human...
Filmmakers travel to six continents and 20 countries to...
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APR28
Presented by members of the Social Justice and Equity...
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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
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Commencement Events
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Wes Wener '21
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For Wes, it meant transferring from his hometown university in Canada to get the college experience he was craving all along.
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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.
Get Connected
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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.
