McKendree University Acceptance Rate
Lebanon, Illinois · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 2,652
- Admitted
- 1,694
- Yield
- 25.7%
- Test policy
- Test-blind
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, McKendree University's acceptance rate has risen from 61.2% in 2014–15 to 63.9% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 1,964 to 2,652 (+35%) over that period.
Its 63.9% rate makes McKendree University more selective than about 71% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 50 tracked Illinois schools, it is more selective than about 68%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (73.6% for women vs 69.9% for men, a 3.7-point gap). McKendree University has been test-blind (scores not considered) since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 25.7% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 1,964 | 1,201 | 61.2% | 421 |
| 2015–16 | 1,904 | 1,209 | 63.5% | 362 |
| 2016–17 | 2,283 | 1,556 | 68.2% | 458 |
| 2017–18 | 2,206 | 1,361 | 61.7% | 364 |
| 2018–19 | 1,750 | 1,166 | 66.6% | 362 |
| 2019–20 | 1,997 | 1,265 | 63.3% | 332 |
| 2020–21 | 1,965 | 1,377 | 70.1% | 374 |
| 2021–22 | 1,765 | 1,371 | 77.7% | 268 |
| 2022–23 | 2,332 | 1,594 | 68.4% | 422 |
| 2023–24 | 2,652 | 1,694 | 63.9% | 436 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,067 | 785 | 73.6% |
| Men | 1,287 | 899 | 69.9% |
| Another gender | 12 | 10 | 83.3% |
| Unknown | 286 | 0 | 0% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-blind (not considered).
How McKendree University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is McKendree University's acceptance rate?
McKendree University's acceptance rate is 63.9% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,694 admitted of 2,652 applicants).
Is McKendree University test optional?
McKendree University is test-blind: SAT/ACT scores are not considered in admission.
How many people apply to McKendree University?
McKendree University received 2,652 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,694.
Is McKendree University getting harder to get into?
McKendree University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 61.2% in 2014–15 to 63.9% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.mckendree.edu/.