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McKendree University
McKendree University is a nationally ranked, private university offering a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs in the St. Louis region, Southern Illinois and online. As a Bearcat, you’ll join a vibrant community, make valuable connections, and serve others in the world around you. You’ll develop strong leadership skills, learn from expert faculty, and attain the personalized education you deserve.
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- The Hett Celebrates 20 Years, Announces 2025-2026 The Hettenhausen Center for the Arts (the Hett) at McKendree...
- McKendree University Names Students to its Spring McKendree University congratulates the 279 students who were named to...
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McKendree By The Numbers
88%
First-Year Students who Live on Campus
First-Year Students who Live on Campus
46
States Represented by Students
States Represented by Students
40
Countries Represented by Students
Countries Represented by Students
97%
Career Outcome Rate
Career Outcome Rate
23
NCAA Sports Teams
NCAA Sports Teams
15:1
Student-to-Faculty Ratio
Student-to-Faculty Ratio
50+
Majors
Majors
100+
Study Abroad Opportunities
Study Abroad Opportunities
McKendree Spotlight
Positioned to Thrive
McKendree Marches Toward its Bicentennial with Great Successes
Now more than ever, it’s a great day – a great time, even – to be a Bearcat. As universities throughout the nation struggle to stay afloat and remain relevant in today’s ever-shifting educational landscape, McKendree University stands steadfast and ready to serve its students now and in the future..
Spotlight Series
Excellence Lives at McKendree
Springtime at McKendree is a special time. Our beautiful campus fully awakens, not only in the blooms that adorn every corner of campus, but also in and outside the classroom.
August Spotlight
New Leaders of Student Affairs
This summer saw a meaningful leadership transition at McKendree University as the Office of Student Affairs welcomed two familiar faces into new roles.
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