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McKendree can be found in Lebanon, Illinois (a large suburb). One of the defining characteristics of the school is its status as a United Methodist school. McKendree is a private, not-for-profit institution. The Master's degree is the highest degree at the school.
The most common majors at McKendree are in mathematics, business and management, computer science and engineering, and nursing and emergency medicine.
The school does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. Only 25% of students scored 430 or lower in 2005 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at McKendree centered around 480 to 560, but ranged both higher and lower.
A tenure system is one way the school works to keep a high-quality staff.
In 2005, 2,585 students were enrolled in McKendree.
Full-time students are the norm at the school. Student dorms or apartments are common at McKendree. The school offers students meal plans. McKendree student athletes compete in American Midwest Conference and Mid-States Football Association competitions. The school offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
More complete details are provided below.
McKendree College
701 College Rd
Lebanon, IL 62254
General Phone: (618) 537-4481
http://www.mckendree.edu
McKendree awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 164 | management science, business management, accounting, marketing |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 86 | registered nursing |
| Education And Teaching | 72 | elementary school teaching, physical education teaching, education, history teaching, art education, science teaching, health teaching, business teaching, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 70 | sociology, economics, speech and rhetoric, history, social services, English, political science, liberal arts and sciences, ... |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 41 | information science, computer science, information technology, computer and info science |
| Therapy And Counseling | 37 | psychology, counseling psychology |
| Science | 15 | biology, chemistry |
| Media | 11 | communication studies |
| Mathematics | 10 | mathematics |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 6 | athletic trainer, occupational therapy |
| Fine Arts | 4 | fine arts |
| Religion And Philosophy | 1 | religion, philosophy |
| Medical Support And Technology | 0 | clinical lab tech |
| Music | 0 | music |
Number of programs and degrees for McKendree in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 513 | 39 |
| Master's degree | 4 | 3 |
In 2005, McKendree had a total enrollment of 2,585 students (2,054 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 54% |
| Women | 46% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 97% |
| Graduate | 3% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 81% |
| Black | 13% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 24% |
| 20-21 | 25% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Illinois | 83% |
| Missouri | 9% |
| Foreign countries | 4% |
| Oklahoma | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 74 % |
McKendree offers campus housing for 692 of its 2,054 (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 | 1,465 | 968 | 66% | 274 | 28% |
| Men | 724 | 454 | 63% | 147 | 32% |
| Women | 741 | 514 | 69% | 127 | 25% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 430 | 560 |
| SAT Math | 480 | 560 |
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 26 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 25 |
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 | 8% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 92% |
| 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 | $ 17,800 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 17,800 |
| Room and board | $ 7,000 |
| Room charge | $ 3,700 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,630 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,400 |
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.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 12 | $60,135 | 5 | $60,514 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 3 | $49,259 | 13 | $49,017 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 16 | $49,622 | 8 | $46,679 |
| Instructor | academic year | 4 | $40,789 | 9 | $39,013 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 35 | $52,186 | 35 | $47,553 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Mid-States Football Association |
| Basketball | American Midwest Conference |
| Baseball | American Midwest Conference |
| Track | American Midwest Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 181 | 138 | 319 |
| Basketball | 31 | 23 | 54 |
| Football | 53 | 0 | 53 |
| Track | 15 | 10 | 25 |
| Baseball | 24 | 0 | 24 |
| All Other Sports | 58 | 105 | 163 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Management Science, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies
Information Technology
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
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 10% |  |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % students 40 years or older (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
United Methodist affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing 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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