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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 English Professor Holds Book Talk, Dr. Martha Patterson, professor of English at McKendree University,...
- McKendree University Announces Inductees for 2025 McKendree University announced that five individuals and one team will...
- Build-a-Bear Founder Maxine Clark to Speak at Maxine Clark, founder of the Build-A-Bear Workshop®, will be speaking...
- The Hett to Kick Off 20th Season with Neil Berg, The Hettenhausen Center for the Arts (the Hett) at McKendree... Read More »
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McKendree By The Numbers
88%
First-Year Students who Live on Campus
First-Year Students who Live on Campus
46
States Represented by Students
States Represented by Students
40
Countries Represented by Students
Countries Represented by Students
97%
Career Outcome Rate
Career Outcome Rate
23
NCAA Sports Teams
NCAA Sports Teams
15:1
Student-to-Faculty Ratio
Student-to-Faculty Ratio
50+
Majors
Majors
100+
Study Abroad Opportunities
Study Abroad Opportunities
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Positioned to Thrive
McKendree Marches Toward its Bicentennial with Great Successes
Now more than ever, it’s a great day – a great time, even – to be a Bearcat. As universities throughout the nation struggle to stay afloat and remain relevant in today’s ever-shifting educational landscape, McKendree University stands steadfast and ready to serve its students now and in the future..
Studying Abroad
Nichole Diaz Broadens Her Horizons This Summer with Study Abroad
Studying in another country offers students amazing opportunities; not only will it often give students an edge when they apply for jobs or graduate students, but it will also help shape them into a stronger, more independent person who has a deeper understanding of the world around them.
August Spotlight
New Leaders of Student Affairs
This summer saw a meaningful leadership transition at McKendree University as the Office of Student Affairs welcomed two familiar faces into new roles.
