Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 001722
- Phone: (815) 455-3700
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
63.35%FINANCIAL AID RATE
100%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
14:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
44FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$19,781Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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McKendree University
Also known as MCC, McHenry, McHenrey
8900 US Hwy 14, Crystal Lake, IL
McKendree University, a nonprofit private institution, offers an assortment of educational opportunities, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Lebanon, Illinois, the school resides in a suburban setting for students to study in. The school maintains a United Methodist affiliation, which is evident in the role it plays in program curriculums and daily life at the school. About 3,300 students enroll at McKendree University yearly.
A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:
- Health And Clinical Professions
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Education
- Psychology
To be considered for admissions, you may be required to complete an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit high school records and test scores, which are then evaluated by the admissions staff. The most common scores among students accepted to this school are between 19 to 25 for the ACT exam, or 1230 to 1590 for the SAT exam. Roughly 70 percent of all applicant were accepted at McKendree University, with 32 percent of those admitted choosing to enroll. Key information on admissions can be found via the school's graduate and undergraduate admissions portal.
The cost of undergraduate tuition is close to $27,000 per year. Tuition prices may change for a variety of reasons, and as such students should visit the school's tuition calculator to get a better idea of their costs. Housing is available for students, and generally costs about $4,900 each year. McKendree University may offer financial aid for students who are eligible as scholarships, grants, and loans.
Athletic programs are available at McKendree University through the NCAA, allowing students to compete in intercollegiate sports. Athletic programs offered may include:
- Baseball (NCAA Division II)
- Basketball (NCAA Division II)
- Track & Field (NCAA Division II)
Students can visit the school's mckendree.edu to view additional information.
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may give you an idea of the applicants McKendree University accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
The total student enrollment at McKendree University is about 2,500, where graduate students make up roughly 15% of the student body.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Tuition is estimated to be around $34,000 per year for in-state and nonresident students
- The estimated tuition for part time students is around $990 to $1,200 per unit
Financial Aid Details
The information below lists the financial aid types students are receiving. Also shown are the percent of students receiving aid and the average amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 100% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 100% | $22,246 |
Receiving Student Loans | 67% | $6,790 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and recent graduates, McKendree University may offer services to students like those listed below:
- Online course work available
- Night and weekend classes available
- Remedial instructional courses
- Counseling assistance
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Employment search assistance
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Program
- * Accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (since 2007)
- Nursing (MSN, DSN) Program
- * Accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (since 2007)
Intercollegiate Athletics
McKendree University is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division II with football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Great Lakes Valley Conference)
- Basketball (Great Lakes Valley Conference)
- Track and Field (Great Lakes Valley Conference)
- Football (Great Lakes Valley Conference)
- Golf
- Ice Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming and Diving
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Water Polo
- Wrestling
- Other Sports
- Bowling
- Weight Lifting
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by McKendree University by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B)
Business and Marketing Studies
- Business Administration (A, B, M)
- Human Resources (B)
- Management Science (B)
- Advertising and Marketing (B)
- Accounting (B)
Communications and Journalism
- Communications (B)
Computer and Information Sciences
Education
English Language and Literature
- Rhetoric and Composition (B)
- English (B)
Foreign Languages and Literature
Health and Clinical Professions
- Nursing (B, M)
- Athletic Training (B)
- Occupational Therapy
History
- History (B)
Interdisciplinary Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Liberal Arts (B)
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B)
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Physical Sciences
- Chemistry (B)
Psychology
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Social Sciences
- Sociology (B)
- Economics (B)
- Social Science (B)
- International Relations (B)
- Political Science (B)
Visual and Performing Arts
Other 4-Year Private Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to McKendree University.
- Fontbonne University in Springfield, MO (27 miles away)
- Greenville College in Canton, IL (30 miles away)
- Missouri Baptist University in Park Hills, MO (35 miles away)
- Maryville University of Saint Louis in Saint Louis, MO (37 miles away)
- Principia College in Chicago Heights, IL (37 miles away)
Also, you can compare schools by looking through our list of colleges & universities:
- Visit the main Illinois colleges & universities profile page
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- Find out what other Bible and Christian Colleges are located in Illinois
Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 001722
- Phone: (815) 455-3700
- School Homepage