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McKendree University
McKendree University is a nationally ranked, private university offering a variety of undergraduate and graduate programs in the St. Louis region, Southern Illinois and online. As a Bearcat, you’ll join a vibrant community, make valuable connections, and serve others in the world around you. You’ll develop strong leadership skills, learn from expert faculty, and attain the personalized education you deserve.
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- McKendree University Delegates Pick Up Awards McKendree University participated in the American Model United Nations...
- McKendree University Recognized as 2024 ALL IN McKendree joins a group of 471 colleges and universities recognized by...
- McKendree Holds Inaugural Lifelong Learning McKendree University recently held their first-ever Lifelong Learning...
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McKendree By The Numbers
85%
First-Year Students who Live on Campus
First-Year Students who Live on Campus
41
States Represented by Students
States Represented by Students
38
Countries Represented by Students
Countries Represented by Students
98%
Employment & Grad. School Success Rate
Employment & Grad. School Success Rate
37
Sports Teams
Sports Teams
15:1
Student-to-Faculty Ratio
Student-to-Faculty Ratio
23
Honor Societies
Honor Societies
100+
Study Abroad Locations Available
Study Abroad Locations Available
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Positioned to Thrive
McKendree Marches Toward its Bicentennial with Great Successes
Now more than ever, it’s a great day – a great time, even – to be a Bearcat. As universities throughout the nation struggle to stay afloat and remain relevant in today’s ever-shifting educational landscape, McKendree University stands steadfast and ready to serve its students now and in the future..
Political Science
Navigating the Political Waters: McKendree Sets Students up for Success
Politics have always been interwoven in everyday life, perhaps now more than ever. Learn about how McKendree's political science and international relations degree programs consistently help our students reach their goals and go on to become trailblazers in their local communities and beyond.
Paraprofessional+
Meet Dr. Amanda Downard, McKendree's Director of the Paraprofessional+ Program
The innovative, fully online Paraprofessional+ program allows paraprofessionals who wish to become certified teachers at the elementary level or in special education to obtain their initial licensure in only two years. Leading the charge is Dr. Amanda Downard, a 2012 McKendree alumna.
