Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at McKendree University is $34,070. The 2024 undergraduate tuition has been risen by 1.91% compared to the previous year. Its undergraduate tuition & fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $32,694.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees is $34,722 , a 1.9% increase compared to 2024's rate.
McKendree Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearTuition & FeesOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$33,430$14,300
2023-2024$34,070$14,980
Change % 2023-20241.91%4.76%
2024-2025$34,722$15,692

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, 2024 tuition & fees is $9,450. The graduate tuition is same as the last year. Its graduate tuition & fees is much lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $16,240.
The estimated graduate school tuition & fees is $9,450 for the academic year 2024-2025 , the same as current year.
McKendree Graduate Tuition & Fees
YearTuition & FeesOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$9,450$14,300
2023-2024$9,450$14,980
Change % 2023-2024-4.76%
2024-2025$9,450$15,692

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at McKendree. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $1,060. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $525.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearCost Per Credit Hour
Undergraduate2022-2023$1,040
2023-2024$1,060
2024-2025$1,080
Graduate2022-2023$525
2023-2024$525
2024-2025$525

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $14,980 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs increased by 4.76% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs increased by 0.68% compared to the previous year.
The McKendree's 2024 on-campus COA is $50,050 and off-campus COA is $46,860.
2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At McKendree
On-CampusOff Campus
Tuition & Fees$34,070
Room & Board$12,270$7,810
Personal Expenses$2,710$3,980
Books & Supplies$1,000
Cost of Attendance$50,050$46,860
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

McKendree Tuition Charts

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

Tuition & FeesCOAAfter Financial Aid

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at McKendree?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at McKendree is $141,020.
The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.
McKendree 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$34,538$35,011$35,492$35,979$141,020
Class of 2029Fall 2025$35,011$35,492$35,979$36,473$142,955
Class of 2030Fall 2026$35,492$35,979$36,473$36,973$144,916
Class of 2031Fall 2027$35,979$36,473$36,973$37,480$146,905
Class of 2032Fall 2028$36,473$36,973$37,480$37,995$148,921

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.
For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $208,026.
McKendree 4 Years COA
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$50,820$51,603$52,398$53,206$208,026
Class of 2029Fall 2025$51,603$52,398$53,206$54,027$211,234
Class of 2030Fall 2026$52,398$53,206$54,027$54,862$214,493
Class of 2031Fall 2027$53,206$54,027$54,862$55,711$217,806
Class of 2032Fall 2028$54,027$54,862$55,711$56,573$221,173

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 100% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.
After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $125,630.
McKendree 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$30,221$31,004$31,799$32,607$125,630
Class of 2029Fall 2025$31,004$31,799$32,607$33,428$128,838
Class of 2030Fall 2026$31,799$32,607$33,428$34,263$132,097
Class of 2031Fall 2027$32,607$33,428$34,263$35,112$135,410
Class of 2032Fall 2028$33,428$34,263$35,112$35,974$138,777

Compare Tuition with Similar Colleges

The following table compares tuition & fees between McKendree University and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on academic factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison with Similar Schools to McKendree
In-StateOut-of-State
McKendree University$34,070
Northwestern University$65,997
DePaul University$44,460
University of Chicago$66,939
Loyola University Chicago$51,716
National Louis University$12,345

College Cost Explorer

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McKendree University 2024 Costs of Attendance
Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$34,070$1,000 $14,980
Graduate$9,450 $1,000$14,980
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