McKendree University
Admissions
Interested in attending McKendree University?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into McKendree University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into McKendree University?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, McKendree accepted 78% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.
In the most recent year, 1,765 people applied and 1,445 were accepted.
Applied/Accepted
Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at McKendree University:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 32% ended up enrolling at McKendree University, making their yield rate High. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.
Application Factors
You can increase your chances of getting into McKendree University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things McKendree considers:
Very Important
- Academic GPA
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
Important
- Class Rank
- Recommendation(s)
- Standardized Test Scores
Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- Application Essay
- Extracurricular Activities
- Interview
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- Talent/Ability
- Volunteer Work
- Work Experience
Not Considered
- Character/Personal Qualities
- First Generation
- Geographical Residence
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
- State Residency
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into McKendree University?
Grades
Students who recently attended McKendree University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.28. 12% of freshmen who attended McKendree were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 33% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.
These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:
High School GPAs
McKendree is Test Blind. This means the school does consider test scores when making admission decisions, even if they are submitted.
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