More selective than 56% of Illinois colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Share of students sending scores not reported.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose McKendree University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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McKendree University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 72% | — | — | — | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 64% | — | — | — | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is McKendree University compared with other Illinois colleges?
McKendree University has the 24th-lowest acceptance rate of 53 Illinois colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 | Northern Illinois University | 70% | 49% | $13,391 |
| 21 | Knox College | 71% | 68% | $24,595 |
| 22 | Western Illinois University | 71% | 45% | $12,937 |
| 23 | Lewis University | 71% | 67% | $17,028 |
| 24 | McKendree University | 72% | 53% | $24,717 |
| 25 | Elmhurst University | 74% | 70% | $24,185 |
| 26 | Northeastern Illinois University | 75% | 22% | $14,109 |
| 27 | DePaul University | 76% | 68% | $30,902 |
| 28 | Bradley University | 77% | 76% | $22,719 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Illinois colleges →
Who enrolls at McKendree University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
McKendree University admissions questions
What is the McKendree University acceptance rate?
McKendree University accepts 72% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 1,694 of 2,652 applicants were admitted.
Does McKendree University require the SAT or ACT?
McKendree University does not consider SAT or ACT scores (test-blind), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023.
How many admitted students enroll at McKendree University?
26% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (436 of 1,694).
Is McKendree University getting harder to get into?
McKendree University accepted 72% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 64% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to McKendree University overview