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McKendree College, now McKendree University, is located in Lebanon, Illinois, United States. It was founded in the year 1828 by pioneer Methodists and known as the Lebanon Seminary. It is the oldest college in Illinois. McKendree University gained university status in the 2007-2008 academic year. Students are offered bachelor degree and graduate degrees. McKendree university is divided into three schools and one college, which are:
The men's sports teams of McKendree University participate in varioius sports including basketball, baseball, track and field, bowling, football, golf, cross country, tennis, soccer, hockey, and wrestling. The women's sports teams compete in bowling, basketball, soccer, track and field, golf, cross country, tennis, softball, and volleyball. The athletic teams are nicknamed the Bearcats.
McKendree is located in Lebanon, IL (a large suburb). The school is a United Methodist school. McKendree is a private, not-for-profit institution. The highest degree level offered by the school is the Master's degree.
McKendree is known for its programs in mathematics, business and management, education and teaching, and nursing and emergency medicine.
The school does not offer open admission. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 480. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 440 and 570.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
McKendree had 3,312 enrolled students in 2007-2008. A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.
McKendree offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the American Midwest Conference and Mid-States Football Association. McKendree offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
More complete details are provided below.
McKendree University
701 College Rd
Lebanon, IL 62254-1291
General Phone: (618) 537-4481
http://www.mckendree.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education and Teaching | 282 | education, elementary school teaching, physical education teaching, history teaching, health teaching, music teaching, business teaching, art education, ... |
| Business and Management | 220 | business management, management science, accounting, marketing, human resources |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 185 | registered nursing |
| Liberal Arts | 62 | sociology, economics, speech and rhetoric, English, history, political science, social services, international relations, ... |
| Therapy and Counseling | 43 | psychology, counseling psychology |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 29 | information technology, information science, computer science |
| Media | 20 | communication studies |
| Science | 16 | biology, chemistry |
| Mathematics | 11 | mathematics |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 7 | athletic trainer, occupational therapy |
| Religion and Philosophy | 5 | religion, philosophy |
| Fine Arts | 4 | fine arts |
| Music | 3 | music, various music studies |
| Medical Support and Technology | 0 | clinical lab tech, health service and sciences |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 0 | drama |
Number of programs and degrees for McKendree in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 587 | 42 |
| Master's degree | 300 | 4 |
In 2007-2008, McKendree had a total enrollment of 3,312 students (2,866 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 53% |
| Women | 47% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 71% |
| Graduate | 29% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 79% |
| Black | 12% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 17% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 9% |
| 40-49 | 16% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Illinois | 86% |
| Missouri | 9% |
| (International Students) | 4% |
| New York | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 71 % |
McKendree offers campus housing for 688 of its 2,866 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Lebanon, Illinois for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Illinois Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,348 | 878 | 65% | 311 | 35% |
| Men | 707 | 441 | 62% | 165 | 37% |
| Women | 641 | 437 | 68% | 146 | 33% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 480 | 570 |
| SAT Math | 440 | 570 |
| SAT Writing | 450 | 510 |
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 5% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 94% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 21,270 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 21,270 |
| Room and board | $ 7,850 |
| Room charge | $ 4,180 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,040 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,820 |
Financial Aid:
McKendree participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 172200)
McKendree has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 24 | 18 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 11 | 16 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 13 | 12 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 10 | $70,943 | 6 | $65,700 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 12 | $55,419 | 13 | $55,282 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 17 | $58,357 | 16 | $46,948 |
| Instructor | academic year | 9 | $50,693 | 11 | $44,248 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 48 | $58,808 | 46 | $51,103 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Mid-States Football Association |
| Basketball | American Midwest Conference |
| Baseball | American Midwest Conference |
| Track | American Midwest Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 204 | 147 | 351 |
| Basketball | 27 | 22 | 49 |
| Football | 49 | 0 | 49 |
| Track | 24 | 17 | 41 |
| Baseball | 25 | 0 | 25 |
| All Other Sports | 79 | 108 | 187 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Management Science, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Information Science/Studies
Information Technology
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Business Teacher Education
Education, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Health Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
MUSIC
Music, General
Music, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Counseling Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets McKendree Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% |  |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
United Methodist affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) Offers athletic scholarships
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