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McKendree University offers students many ways to make their mark, with  more than 50 undergraduate majors and co-curricular activities including study abroad, speech and debate, marching band, community service, cultural immersion and mission trips, and Greek life. Bearcat student-athletes compete in 36 men’s and women’s sports. McKendree is a member of NCAA Division II, Great Lakes Valley Conference. The Hettenhausen Center for the Arts is southern Illinois’ finest performing arts venue.

McKendree offers a high quality education in a friendly, nurturing environment. Total enrollment is 2,500, including the Lebanon campus in southwestern Illinois; centers at Scott Air Force Base and Radcliff, Kentucky; and students enrolled online. 90-second video

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McKendree University offers students many ways to make their mark, with  more than 50 undergraduate majors and co-curricular activities including study abroad, speech and debate, marching band, community service, cultural immersion and mission trips, and Greek life. Bearcat student-athletes compete in 36 men’s and women’s sports. McKendree is a member of NCAA Division II, Great Lakes Valley Conference. The Hettenhausen Center for the Arts is southern Illinois’ finest performing arts venue.

McKendree offers a high quality education in a friendly, nurturing environment. Total enrollment is 2,500, including the Lebanon campus in southwestern Illinois; centers at Scott Air Force Base and Radcliff, Kentucky; and students enrolled online. 90-second video

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Enrollment3,925
Scholarship2,466
Dean's List1,053
Honor Society539
President's List480
Student Excellence469
Honors List444
Drama, Artistic, or Musical Achievement266
Achievement (Other)233
Student Competition75
Club or Organization64
Graduation35
Leadership31
Internship28
Academic Award28
Accepted19
Greek Organizations12
Student Government9
Sports8
Community Service8
Student Orientation5
Who's Who4
Research / Grant4
Study Abroad2
School Spirit1

student Majors

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Business Administration929
Nursing422
non-degree seeking382
Psychology350
exercise science and sport performance309
Accounting214
Sport Management193
human resource management184
Biology182
Undeclared174
Elementary Education161
Computer Science142
Marketing140
Management138
Sociology-Criminal Justice119
exploratory studies99
biopsychology92
Computer Information Systems87
Economics and Finance80
elementary education - paraprofessional78
sociology - criminal justice78
Biology Pre-Professional73
Occupational Therapy65
nursing education64
special education - paraprofessional63
physical education63
post-baccalaureate special certification52
curriculum design and instruction52
Educational Administration and Leader...49
Athletic Training48
cybersecurity46
clinical mental health counseling46
Art45
special/elementary education39
Special Education39
Secondary Education39
entrepreneurship37
History37
environmental studies37
Mathematics35
Political Science33
Sociology31
middle school education29
ethical leadership26
Sociology-Social Work24
Music Education23
cyber defense22
physical education (K-12)21
Health and Wellness21
teaching21
post-baccalaureate EAL certification19
Chemistry19
Information Technology19
music education - instrumental emphasis17
supply chain logistics17
communication studies - human communi...16
performance psychology and leadership16
superintendent licensure15
healthcare management15
history education15
English15
communication studies - sport communi...14
sport management (general)14
nursing management and administration14
Educational Studies14
middle school social science13
curriculum design13
economics13
computational science-physics13
International Relations13
public relations studies12
curriculum design instruction12
Speech Communication12
Health and Wellness Clinical12
health11
music11
post-baccalaureate education endorsement10
sociology-criminal justice emphasis10
education administration and leadership9
school nursing endorsement8
post-baccalaureate reading endorsement8
business administration - sport manag...8
music education - vocal emphasis8
higher education administrative services8
post-baccalaureate school nursing end...7
educational studies - reading emphasis7
non-degree seeking - post-baccalaurea...7
communication studies7
post-baccalaureate education7
non-degree seeking-post-baccalaureate...7
non-degree seeking post-baccalaureat...7
Middle School Endorsement7
Business7
science education - biology6
special K-12 education6
teacher leadership licensure endorsement6
educational studies-reading emphasis6
middle school math6
Criminal Justice6
management information systems6
organizational communication-professi...6
music education-instrumental emphasis6
Religious Studies6
interactive media6
communication studies - strategic com...5
health administration5
music education (instrumental emphasis)5
music marketing5
non-degree seeking post-baccalaureat...5
sport management-general5
professional writing and rhetoric5
English-Literature and Writing5
Chemistry Pre-Professional5
social science - secondary education4
math - finance/actuary4
digital marketing4
English - literature4
mathematics - secondary education4
nursing population health4
data analytics4
non-degree seeking post-baccalaureat...4
UNDECIDED4
Organizational Communication-Marketin...4
computational science-math4
Psychology-Social Work4
health and wellness fitness4
Philosophy4
English - secondary education3
middle school English and language arts3
corporate finance3
communication studies - organized com...3
supply chain logistic3
non-degree seeking-post-baccalaureate...3
non-degree seeking - post-baccalaurea...3
non-degree seeking; post-baccalaureat...3
social science-history-SEC3
Reading Endorsement3
educational administration and leader...3
Biology - Pre-Professional3
art education3
BSN3
Theater3
Leadership in Sport and Exercise Science3
global studies3
music - classical performance2
special certification2
social science - history/SEC2
health promotion and wellness2
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology2
secondary education - math2
Bachelor of Science in Biology2
Bachelor of Arts in English - Literature2
exercise science & sport performance2
teaching special K-12 education2
nursing management/administration2
non-degree seeking - post-baccalaurea...2
non-degree seeking; reading endorsement2
Environmental Studies and Biology2
sociology - children and families2
Bachelor of Science in Exercise Scien...2
musical theatre2
music education-vocal emphasis2
theater-general studies2
non-degree seeking post-baccalaureate...2
SPE Certification2
history-SEC2
teaching-middle school education2
nursing and business administration2
organizational communication-human re...2
undecided-secondary education2
special education/ELE2
nursing management2
organizational communication-management2
computational science2
English-literature/writing2
Math-Finance/Actuary2
music-jazz performance emphasis2
Science Education-Biology2
Business Administration in Management2
Biology-Pre-Professional2
Organizational Communication2
Theatre2
MAT Physical Education (K-12)1
English - professional writing track1
individually-designed major1
population health1
therapy1
post-baccalaureate nursing1
EAL certification1
post-baccalaureate - special certific...1
psychology and occupational therapy1
history - secondary education1
K-12 special education1
post-baccalaureate cyber defense1
English - literature/writing1
business administration - economics a...1
sociology with a children & families ...1
social science - political science1
chemistry - pre-professional1
Pre-vet1
undecided/exploratory1
Bachelor of Science in Occupational T...1
non-degree seeking - post-baccalaurea...1
educational studies - reading1
social science - history - SEC1
music education (vocal emphasis)1
Bachelor of Music Education - Instrum...1
Bachelor of Business Administration i...1
Continuing Education1
Education1
Forensic Science1
Exercise Science1
early childhood educations1
Pre- Veterinary1
Exercise Science & Sports Performance1
Bachelor of Arts in Communication Stu...1
Studio Art1
Sports Management1
Bachelor of Arts in Spanish1
undecided; secondary education1
Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Stu...1
Bachelor of Arts in Social Science - ...1
math-finance actuary1
Bachelor of Business Administration S...1
non-degree seeking - post-baccalaurea...1
Bachelor of Business Administration i...1
computational science - math1
sociology - social welfare and social...1
Bachelor of Science in Science Educat...1
non-degree seeking - middle school sc...1
Bachelor of Music Education - Vocal E...1
non-degree seeking-post-baccalaureate...1
post-baccalaureate counseling1
non-degree seeking - post-baccalaurea...1
Computer Science and Cybersecurity1
Pre-medicine1
Pre-Engineering1
Media Communication1
Pre-Occupational Therapy1
Forensic Studies1
biology-general1
Economics and Management1
Spanish1
mathematics-secondary education1
Bachelor of Science in Education in M...1
business and economics1
public relations studies-media relations1
non-degree seeking post-baccalaureate...1
non-degree seeking special education ...1
Masters in Business Administration1
non-degree seeking-post-baccalaureate...1
health and wellness-clinical1
Bachelor of Arts in English - Literat...1
non-degree seeking middle school math...1
music classical performance1
higher education in administrative se...1
non-degree seeking secondary educatio...1
non-degree seeking physical education...1
non-degree seeking post-baccalaureate...1
non-degree seeking-post baccalaureate...1
non-degree seeking-post-baccalaureate...1
public relations1
non-degree seeking post-baccalaureate...1
exercise science and sports performance1
non-degree seeking post-baccalaureat...1
public relations studies-event planning1
teacher leadership licensure1
specialized instruction1
nursing and business administration (...1
SPE/ELE education1
EDU Endorsement1
Business Management1
science education-chemistry1
business administration and political...1
technical theatre1
Theatre Management1
professionial writing and rhetoric1
special-elementary education1
music education and non-degree provis...1
teahing1
management and business administration1
health and wellness worksite1
computational science-chemistry1
social science-political science1
speech communication-public relations1
business education1
Sports Managment1
Music Education-Instrumental1
Graduate School - Educational Studies1
professional counseling1
Kinesiology and Health1
Pre-Pharmacy1
elementary education-social science1
Business Adminstration1
health and wellness government/community1
CIS1
Large Animal Veterinarian1
Business Administraion1
Pre-Professional/ Biology1
chemistry/pre-medical1
Computer Scince1
atheltic training1
Biology and Athletic Training1
Bachelors in Athletic training/ Physi...1
history-secondary education1
n1
Information Techology1
Biology/Pre-Med1
rsing.1
Pre-Early Childhood Studies1
Science Education1
Pre-Med1
Pre-Business Management1
Biological Sciences1
Pre-Nursing1
physcology1
CCAF1
RN to BSN1
Sociology - Crim Justice Emph1
Social Work1
Bachelor of Arts in Theater1
Computational Science with a Minor in...1
Leadership Sport & Exercise Science1
biology pre-medicine1
Pre-professional Biology1
Finance1

Student Co-curriculars

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Marching Bearcat Band3
Tennis (Women's)3
Soccer (Women's)3
Football3
Men's Water Polo 2
Show Choir2
Phi Eta Sigma2
Dance Team2
Concert Band2
Sigma Sigma Sigma2
Track & Field (Women's)2
Bowling (Women's)2
Wrestling2
Tennis (Men's)2
Young Feminists Club1
Rotaract Club1
Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society1
It's On Us1
Competitive Dance Team1
Kenya Mission Trip1
NSO1
community service1
Powerlifting1
Golden Apple Scholar1
HOG1
Power lifting1
Resident Hall Association 1
BSO1
Wind Ensemble1
Cheerleading1
Kappa Sigma Tau1
Phi Beta Lambda1
Cross Country (Women's)1
Basketball (Women's)1
Track & Field (Men's)1
Cross Country (Men's)1
Bowling (Men's)1
Baseball1
Sigma Beta Delta1
Phi Kappa Phi1

student Work Experience

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McKendree University5
United States Army4
Dairy Queen 2
Taco Bell2
none2
United States Air Force2
U.S. Army2
Subway2
O'Fallon Township High School1
Als Automotive Supply 1
Carlyle High School1
st marys woods assisted liveing1
Wills Milling1
Tops in Countertops1
L3 Communications1
K&D Countertops1
Missouri American Water1
Clay County Hospital and Clinics1
Lilypad Learning Center 1
Jan’s Hallmark1
Kela Tennis1
Peterson health clinic1
Heartland Women's Healthcare1
Military Personnel Division1
McKendree Metro Rec Plex1
High Mount School 1
Antie Ann’s 1
Vandalia Elementary School1
Belleville District 1181
Copper Dock 1
Bethel United Methodist Church1
Genuine Parts Company1
Highland Speedway1
Mazzio's Italian Eatery1
Duluth High School1
Blueridge Land & Cattle1
Roemer Topf1
McKnight Place Assisted Living 1
SDDC1
Rockwood School District1
Supply Chain Operations Group (USAF)1
Mascoutah Community Unit School Distr...1
Gateway Region YMCA1
construction worker1
Deer Valley Apartments1
Fort Polk1
U.S. Army Fort Knox1
Harley-Davidson Louisville1
Walgreens Pharmacies1
Roeslein & Associates1
Work From Home1
Nyack Field Club1
Nicolet High School1
Pana Animal Hospital1
Cindy's Country Kitchen1
Missouri Military Academy1
Dark Brotherhood1
Alfeldts Tree Farm1
Pizza World LLC1
I am a Nanny1
District 19 Mascoutah High School1
Tennis Assistant Coach1
Untied States Army1
LifeGuards1
Nyack Field Club Day Camp Counselor1
Basketballforum.com1
Basketballforums.net1
McKendree University Marketing Club1
Mars Cheese Castle Inc1
Fairfield Memorial Hospital1
United States Department of Defense1
La Petite Academy1
Jefferson College Hillsboro1
K & W Software Solutions LLC1
Exploration of Dance1
Robust® Wine Bar1
Dominos Pizza Enterprises1
DISH1
Lane Bryant1
McKendree Admission Office1
College Student1
Carlyle Healthcare Center1
Milwaukee Tennis and Education Founda...1
Jordan Credit Union1
Classic Fun Center1
Good's Floor Store1
Belle Valley District 119 1
YMCA1
~*BaBySiTtiNg*~1
United State Air Force1
Care.com1
Harrisburg Medical Center1
Wal Mart1
Evans & Dixon Law Firm1
Rynearson, Suess, Schnurbusch & Champion1
Honda Aircraft Company1
Ponderosa/Bonanza Steakhouse1
ULTA Beauty1
Children First Learning Center1
Humana1
unemployed1
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers1
Champs Sports1
4-H1
The Donut Palace1
Great Wolf Lodge1
Penn Station East Coast Subs1
Franklin County Public Schools1
Schnucks1
Campus Activity Board (CAB)1
Retired 1
Pick N Save1
Wells Fargo1
Military1
US Army 1
Jimmy Johns1
Liberty Village1
Self-Employed1
Walgreens1
Menards1
Elite Fitness1
Babysitting 1
AT&T1
Dairy King1
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store1
Walmart1
Starbucks1
USAF1
Best Western1
Sodexo 1
Army National Guard1
IHOP--International House of Pancakes1
County Market1
Chesley Brown International Inc.1
Queen's University Belfast1
Mcdonald's1
McDonalds1
Aeropostale Inc. (ARO)1
AgriGold1
Best Buy1
Progress Rail Services Corp.1
Department of The Air Force1
1
Carlyle Group1

student Class Years

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201833
202027
201723
202121
201619
201516
202615
202512
202411
201911
201411
20277
20237
20227
20283
20132
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Elana Melzer
Elana
Melzer
  • communication studies - human communication
  • Class of 2025
  • O'Fallon, Ill.
RW
Riley
Wuebbels
  • music education - instrumental emphasis
  • Beckemeyer, Ill.
LD
Laura
Dismer
  • music education - vocal emphasis
  • Scott Air Force Base, Ill.
GC
Gabriella
Cuba
  • music education - instrumental emphasis
  • Collinsville, Ill.
Emily Goff
Emily
Goff
  • middle school social science
  • Jerseyville, Ill.
Lori Kuper
Lori
Kuper
  • performance psychology and leadership
  • Class of 2020
  • Breese, Ill.
Harmony Schallenberg
Harmony
Schallenberg
  • music education - instrumental emphasis
  • Alton, Ill.
Abby Mackin
Abby
Mackin
  • biopsychology
  • Swansea, Ill.
Lars Gindler
Lars
Gindler
  • middle school social science
  • Class of 2026
  • Collinsville, Ill.
Brooke Henry
Brooke
Henry
  • special/elementary education
  • Fairview Heights, Ill.
HG
Hayley
Gentry
  • middle school social science
MJ
Marin
Jalinsky
  • music education - instrumental emphasis
  • Collinsville, Ill.
Robert Breneman
Robert
Breneman
  • Psychology
  • Class of 2016
  • Lafayette, IN
Chandler Hankins
Chandler
Hankins
  • Political Science
  • Class of 2019
  • Salem, Ill.
GV
Grace
Vincent
  • international relations
  • Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.
FO
Faith
Olds
  • music education - instrumental emphasis
  • De Soto, Mo.
JW
Jolie
Wagner
  • music education - instrumental emphasis
  • Centralia, Ill.
Austin Herrera
Austin
Herrera
  • history education
  • Class of 2026
  • Belleville, IL
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