701 College Road
Lebanon, Illinois 62254

The 100-acre campus of McKendree University--the first university in Illinois--is located in Lebanon, Illinois, 25 minutes from downtown St. Louis, rich in culture and professional opportunities.

McKendree University is a private, independent institution committed to providing a personalized education by integrating traditional liberal arts values into a curriculum that prepares each student for their career or further study. Academically rigorous and socially stimulating, the is known for their superior debate and athletic teams and well-respected for their music programs.

Nationally recognized as a "College of Distinction," McKendree University has a historical relationship with the United Methodist Church and its Judeo-Christian ideals. The campus atmosphere offers a sense of security that comes with a small town and McKendree welcomes a diverse collection of students while encouraging mutual respect and open dialogue among the entire university community.

Quick Facts:

McKendree University offers six bachelor degree programs in close to 40 areas of study, and four graduate degrees in four areas of study including professional counseling, business administration, education, and nursing

Full-time enrollment at McKendree University is over 1,800, and more than half of their classes number fewer than 15 students providing a low student-to-faculty ratio.

The McKendree Bearcats participate in 20 varsity sports for both men and women and offer a full range of high caliber athletic facilities.

The Illinois college is saluted for being an institution in the top 14 percent nationally.

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