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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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- McKendree's Powell & Deleel are National Debate Champions! Adeja Powell and Mitch Deleel were victorious in the final round...
- MBA, BBA Programs Are Among Online Top 50 McKendree University's online MBA program has been ranked among...
- Friend of the University Award Honors Dr. Dennis McKendree University honored its longest-serving president, Dr....
- POSTPONED: Build-A-Bear Workshop Founder to Speak at McKendree Retail industry innovator Maxine Clark, founder of Build-A-Bear...
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APR10
No Classes will be held on Friday, April 10th.
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APR23
Academic Excellence Celebration - Held...
This event will be held elecrtonically. The Academic...
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MAY01
Last day to withdraw from a full semester...
All drop forms must be submitted by 5pm on the deadline...
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MAY01
Last day of regular class sessions
Last day of regular class sessions
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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
34
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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Double Majoring in How People Behave and Interact
McKendree's dedication to helping one another showed Jazmine what she could achieve when she formed meaningful relationships.
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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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.
