McKendree Acceptance Rate and SAT/ACT Scores

McKendree University Admission Requirements and Statistics

[updated for 2024-2025 admission data]

How hard is McKendree University to get into?

This page provides the latest information on McKendree University (McKendree)'s admission process, acceptance rate, and student profile. McKendree's acceptance rate is 71.72% for 2024-2025 admission. A total of 3,066 students applied and 2,199 were admitted to the school. Its acceptance rate is relatively high, making it somewhat easy to get into McKendree.

To apply to McKendree, it is required to submit high school GPA and record.

McKendree's acceptance rate places 19th out of 59 Illinois colleges with competitive admission.
McKendree's yield rate is 18.78%, which is slightly lower by 4.89 percentage points (approximately 20.7% lower) compared to similar colleges with acceptance rates between 70% and 80% (average yield: 23.67%). You can compare colleges with similar acceptance rates to McKendree at Illinois colleges with acceptance rates higher than 70%.

Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2024-25, McKendree's acceptance rate is 71.72% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 18.78%. 1,429 men and 1,600 women applied to McKendree and 1,077 men and 1,099 women students were accepted.

Among them, 230 men and 183 women were enrolled in McKendree. You can explore the McKendree's admission rates and SAT score trends over the past decade, including year-by-year data and analysis, by visiting Admission Trends page.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at McKendree
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	3,066	1,429	1,600	0	37
Admitted	2,199	1,077	1,099	0	23
Enrolled	413	230	183	0	0
Acceptance Rate	71.72%	75.37%	68.69%	-	62.16%
Yield	18.78%	21.36%	16.65%	-	0.00%

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

McKendree University 2025 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2024-25, total 413 first-year students enrolled in McKendree. The proportion of full-time students is 99.27% and part-time students is 0.73%.

By gender, the proportion of men students is 55.69% and women students is 44.31%.

The following table shows the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at McKendree.

First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at McKendree
	Total	Men	Women
Total	413	230	183
Full-time	410	228	182
Part-time	3	2	1

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

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 required .

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 GPA	Required
High School Rank	Not Considered
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Not Considered
Recommendations	Not Considered
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Not Considered
SAT / ACT	Not Considered
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Not Considered
Personal statement or essay	Not Considered
Legacy status	Not Considered

General Admissions Information

The following provides general admission information for applying to McKendree:

Open Admission Policy: No
Undergraduate Application Fees: -
Graduate Application Fees: -
Admission Information: https://www.mckendree.edu/admission/
Online Application: https://www.mckendree.edu/admission/info/index.php
Calendar System: Semester
Course for High School Students: Not Offered
Credits Accepted: Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered: Associate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Research)

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What is the acceptance rate at the McKendree?

McKendree is relatively easy to get into, with an acceptance rate of 71.72%.

What SAT or ACT scores are required for admission to McKendree?

McKendree does not require or recommend SAT or ACT scores for admission. However, some programs may have different requirements.

Does McKendree require essays or personal statements?

McKendree does not require or recommend a personal essay or statement for admission. However, they may be required for certain programs or scholarships.

Are recommendation letters required for McKendree admission?

McKendree does not require or recommend a recommendation letter for admission. However, it may be required for certain programs or scholarships.

Is there an application fee?

McKendree does not require an application fee for undergraduate or graduate admission.

Do I need to submit my high school transcript?

Yes, McKendree requires applicants to submit high school GPA, high school record or transcript as part of the admission process.

Are there any specific admission requirements for international students?

Yes, McKendree requires international applicants to submit an English proficiency test (like TOEFL or IELTS) as part of the application.

What is SAT code and ACT code for McKendree?

The institutional SAT code for McKendree is 1456.