McKendree Fast Facts
For nearly 200 years, McKendree University has provided a high quality educational experience to outstanding students. With more than 23,000 living alumni and nearly 2,500 students currently enrolled, McKendree is clearly positioned for long-term success.
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- #1 Regional University in Southern Illinois (U.S. News & World Report, 2024)
- XX bachelor's degree programs
- $XX million in total aid awarded to students in 2024
- 2,442 students from XX states and XX countries
- XX-X student-faculty ratio
- 23,051 living alumni on record
Athletics
McKendree is a proud member of NCAA Division II and the Great Lakes Valley Conference,
and sponsors XX sports. The Bearcats have won XX NCAA national championships and XX
conference championships since joining the DII ranks in 2012.
Enrollment
2,442 (undergraduate students: 1,787; graduate students: 655)
Average Class Size
15
Degrees Conferred in 2020-2021
595
Average ACT
24
Average SAT
1021
Average High School GPA
3.39
Traditional Undergraduate Profile
48% female
52% male
43 states
43 countries represented
Faculty
83 (full-time)
Academic Programs
55 majors
41 minors
11 graduate programs
2 doctorate programs
Sports
37 intercollegiate athletic sports teams
Residence Life
3 traditional style halls, 3 suite style, and 2 apartment style living facilities
85% of first-year students live on campus
Career Development
98% of undergraduate and 99% of graduate students are employed or enter graduate school within 6 months of graduation.
Alumni Living on Record
23,051 (as of September 2024)
General
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- Founded in 1828, McKendree is the oldest college or university in the state of Illinois.
- Nearly 2,500 students are enrolled at McKendree
- McKendree counts more than 23,000 living alumni
