McKendree University

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition
$32,020
1.01% growth from 2021
2022 Average Net Price
$22,431
After Financial Aid
2020 Default Rate
0%
on Student Loans
2022 Acceptance Rate
68.4%
2,332 Applicants
2022 Enrolled Students
1,960
79.7% Full-Time
2022 Graduation Rate
55.5%
243 Graduates

About

McKendree University is a higher education institution located in St. Clair County, IL. In 2022, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at McKendree University were General Business Administration & Management (89 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (22 degrees), and Secondary School Administration (21 degrees).

In 2022, 690 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at McKendree University. 57.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 42.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (496 degrees), 9.54 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (52 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at McKendree University is $32,020, which is $8,024 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at McKendree University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 591 total borrowers.

Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at McKendree University is $32,020, which is $8,024 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $22,431.

In 2022, 100% of undergraduate students attending McKendree University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 50% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$32,020
2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at McKendree University was $32,020. The cost of tuition at McKendree University is $8,024 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

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Average Net Price

$22,431
2022 Value
12%
1 Year Growth

In 2022 McKendree University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $22,431. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of McKendree University grew by 12%.

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Other Student Expenses

$9,310
Room and Board
$1,000
Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at McKendree University was of $9,310 in 2022. The cost of room and board increased by 2.99% between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

100%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
50%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

100% of undergraduate students at McKendree University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a growth of 3.09% with respect to 2021, when 97% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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Student Loan Default Rate

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0%
2020 Default Rate
0
Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at McKendree University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 591 total borrowers.

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Admissions

McKendree University received 2,332 undergraduate applications in 2022, which represents a 32.1% annual growth. Out of those 2,332 applicants, 1,594 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 68.4% acceptance rate.

There were 1,960 students enrolled at McKendree University in 2022. 52% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

McKendree University has an overall enrollment yield of 26.5%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

68.4%
Acceptance Rate in 2022
1,594
Accepted Out of 2,332

In 2022, the undergraduate acceptance rate of McKendree University was 68.4% (1,594 admissions from 2,332 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2021, which was 77.7%. Between 2021 and 2022, the number of applicants grew by 32.1%, while admissions grew by 16.3%.

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SAT Scores

52%
Submission Percentage (2020)
195
Scores Submitted (2020)

52% of enrolled first-time students at McKendree University in 2020 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

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Enrollment

McKendree University had a total enrollment of 1,960 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at McKendree University is 1,563 students and the part-time enrollment is 397. This means that 79.7% of students enrolled at McKendree University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at McKendree University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 59.9% White, 10.8% Black or African American, 5.92% Two or More Races, 5.87% Hispanic or Latino, 0.255% Asian, 0.153% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.102% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at McKendree University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (29.9%), followed by White Male (26.7%) and Black or African American Male (6.52%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (45.1%), followed by White Male (22.9%) and Black or African American Female (5.88%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

79.7%
Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at McKendree University in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,960 students. The full-time enrollment at McKendree University is 1,563 and the part-time enrollment is 397. This means that 79.7% of students enrolled at McKendree University are enrolled full-time compared with 67.6% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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Retention Rate over Time

75%
2022 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at McKendree University was 75%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), McKendree University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)
  1. White
    1,175 enrolled students
  2. Black or African American
    211 enrolled students
  3. Two or More Races
    116 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at McKendree University is 59.9% White, 10.8% Black or African American, 5.92% Two or More Races, 5.87% Hispanic or Latino, 0.255% Asian, 0.153% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.102% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 51.2% White, 17.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 13% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 116 students (5.92%) did not report their race.

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Graduates

In 2022, 100 more women than men received degrees from McKendree University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at McKendree University is white (496 degrees awarded). There were 9.54 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (52 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at McKendree University is General Business Administration & Management (89 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (22 degrees) and Secondary School Administration (21 degrees).

In 2022,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at McKendree University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Applied Sciences (7 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (30 degrees), and Math & Statistics (20 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at McKendree University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,824,828 people), Accountants & auditors (1,077,666 people), Other managers (857,503 people), Secondary school teachers (582,579 people), and Financial managers (534,074 people).

The most specialized majors at McKendree University in 2022 are Applied Sciences (7 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (30 degrees), Math & Statistics (20 degrees), Education (107 degrees), and Business (215 degrees) (as of 2022).

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Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at McKendree University are Surgeons, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Physicians, Chief executives & legislators, and Legal support workers, all other

The most specialized majors at McKendree University are Applied Sciences (7 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (30 degrees), Math & Statistics (20 degrees), Education (107 degrees), and Business (215 degrees) (as of 2022).

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Common Industries by Major

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at McKendree University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,508,558 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (749,078 people), Computer Systems Design (645,433 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (613,552 people), and Banking & related activities (543,284 people).

The most specialized majors at McKendree University are Applied Sciences (7 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (30 degrees), Math & Statistics (20 degrees), Education (107 degrees), and Business (215 degrees) (as of 2022).

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Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by McKendree University.
Most Common (2022)
  1. 69 degrees awarded
  2. 57 degrees awarded
  3. 35 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common bachelors degree concentration at McKendree University was Registered Nursing with 69 degrees awarded.

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Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

295
Degrees Awarded to Men
in 2022
395
Degrees Awarded to Women
in 2022

In 2022, 295 degrees were awarded to men at McKendree University, which is 0.747 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (395).

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Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 91 degrees were awarded to men at McKendree University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.54 times more than the 59 female recipients with that same degree.

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Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 87 degrees were awarded to men at McKendree University in Registered Nursing, which is 21.8 times more than the 4 male recipients with that same degree.

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Time to Complete

45%
100% Completion Time
54%
150% Completion Time

In 2022, 45% of students graduating from McKendree University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 54% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 54% within 200%.

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Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

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Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.
Two or More Races Male
Highest Graduation Rate (80%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at McKendree University is Male and Two or More Races (80% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 6.58% of graduates (16 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)
  1. White
    496 degrees awarded
  2. Black or African American
    52 degrees awarded
  3. Hispanic or Latino
    34 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at McKendree University is white (496 degrees awarded). There were 9.54 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (52 degrees).

7.25% of degree recipients (50 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)
  1. White Female
    310 degrees awarded
  2. White Male
    186 degrees awarded
  3. Black or African American Male
    27 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at McKendree University is white female (310 degrees awarded). There were 1.67 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (186 degrees).

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Operations

McKendree University has an endowment valued at nearly $33.9M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of −5.29M (−15.6%) compared to the 0.773% average return (360k on 46.6M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2022, McKendree University had a total salary expenditure of 37M. McKendree University employs 23 Professors, 18 Assistant professors and 16 Associate professors. Most academics at McKendree University are Female Professor (15), Female Assistant professor (10), and Male Associate professor (9).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at McKendree University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 57 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 30 employees, and Management with 15 employees.

Endowment

$33.9M
2022 Endowment
15.3%
decline from 2021

McKendree University has an endowment valued at about $33.9M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The endowment of McKendree University declined 15.3% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $12.7M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

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Salary Expenditure

$14.8M
2022 Salaries
0.099%
decline from 2021

In 2022, McKendree University paid a median of $14.8M in salaries, which represents 40.1% of their overall expenditure ($37M) and a 0.099% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 10.9% decline between 2020 and 2021, and a 1.14% decline between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

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Instructional Salaries

$4.26M
Instructional Salaries
67
Number of Employees

In 2022, McKendree University paid a total of $4.26M to 67 employees working as instructors, which represents 28.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11.3M (31.2%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

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Occupations by Share

Professor
Most Common Instructor
23 Employees
Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media
Most Common Non-Instructional Employee
57 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at McKendree University were Professor with 23 employees, Assistant professor with 18 employees, and Associate professor with 16 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at McKendree University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 57 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 30 employees, and Management with 15 employees.

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Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)
  1. Female Professor
  2. Female Assistant professor
  3. Male Associate professor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at McKendree University was Female Professor with 15 employees, Female Assistant professor with 10 employees, and Male Associate professor with 9 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at McKendree University.

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