Mckendree University

The McKendree University in Lebanon, Illinois, offers rigorous, broad liberal arts programs with the goal of preparing graduates to be the leaders of tomorrow. The university maintains a historical relationship with the United Methodist Church and its tradition of Judeo-Christian values. While religion is not integrated in the curricula, the school encourages open dialogue, inquiry and mutual respect among students of various backgrounds. The school offers many resources for spiritual students, including campus ministries, service programs, mission trips and ministry employment opportunities. Even if you don’t have a faith background, student life at McKendree is still rich in resources. You can join an academic fraternity or honor society, social Greek organization, academic interest club or a special interest club. When you’re not in class, you can participate in multicultural events, social activities or music and theatre performances. Academics include more than 45 undergraduate majors and 35 minors in fields like business, education, information technology, management and more. There are also 4 graduate programs offered in Education, Professional Counseling, Business Administration and Nursing and a doctoral program in Education. Admissions require students to submit a counselor recommendation form (available on the website), official ACT/SAT scores, previous educational transcripts and an application. Students who complete a FAFSA will be considered to receive financial aid. Forms of assistance include federal Pell grants, SEO grants, Perkins and PLUS loans and work-study programs.

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