Applying to McKendree

McKendree University's acceptance rate is 68.35% for 2023 admission. A total of 2,332 students applied and 1,594 were admitted to the school. Judging by the acceptance rate, it is relatively easy (higher than the national average) to get into McKendree.
McKendree's acceptance rate places 19th out of 60 Illinois colleges with competitive admission.
To apply to McKendree, it is required to submit high school GPA and record. The SAT and ACT score is not considered for admission at McKendree University.
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Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2022-23, the acceptance rate of McKendree University is 68.35% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 26.47%. 1,232 men and 1,002 women applied to McKendree and 792 men and 728 women students were accepted.
98 applicants who has another gender applied and 74 were accepted.
Among them, 244 men and 178 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at McKendree.
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at McKendree
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Applicants2,3321,2321,002980
Admitted1,594792728740
Enrolled42224417800
Acceptance Rate 68.35%64.29%72.65%75.51%-
Yield 26.47%30.81%24.45%0.00%-
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
McKendree University 2023 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not considered in admission process at McKendree. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply McKendree University.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
McKendree Admission Requirements
High School GPARequired
High School RankNot Considered
High School Record (or Transcript)Required
Completion of College Preparatory ProgramNot Considered
RecommendationsNot Considered
Formal Demonstration of CompetenciesNot Considered
SAT / ACTNot Considered
English Proficiency TestRequired
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)Not Considered
Work experienceNot Considered
Personal statement or essayNot Considered
Legacy statusNot Considered

General Admissions Information

The next table provides general admission information for applying to McKendree.
Admission Information for Applying to McKendree
Open Admission PolicyNo
Admission Informationhttps://www.mckendree.edu/admission/
Online Applicationhttps://www.mckendree.edu/admission/info/index.php
Calendar SystemSemester
Credits AcceptedDual Credits, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree OfferedAssociate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Research)
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