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68.4%Acceptance
$34,070Tuition
1,600Students
60%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$58,572Earnings
Private nonprofit4-yearSAT/ACT Test BlindNCAA Division IIStudy AbroadData: 2023-24United Methodist

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$34,070
Out-of-State Tuition
$34,070
Average Net Price
$24,190
Students Receiving Financial Aid
29.1%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$12,270
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$7,810
Books & Supplies
$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance
$47,340
Median Debt at Graduation
$23,250
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$246/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
55.6%
Students Taking Federal Loans
44.6%
Pell Grant Recipients
29.1%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $23,363
$30,001 – $48,000 $21,177
$48,001 – $75,000 $21,276
$75,001 – $110,000 $27,472
$110,001+ $26,682

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Cost Overview

Most McKendree families pay around $24,190 annually after aid, well below the $34,070 sticker price. Low-income students get the steepest discounts, with families earning under $30,000 paying just $23,363 per year. Middle-income families earning $30,000-$48,000 actually pay less at $21,177 annually. Over four years, expect total costs around $97,000 to $110,000 depending on family income.

Graduates typically leave with $23,250 in debt, translating to monthly payments of $246. With median earnings hitting $58,572 ten years out, those loan payments represent a manageable portion of income. The university awards athletic scholarships worth over $7 million annually across 29 varsity sports, with 1,011 student-athletes competing. Families in that sweet spot between $30,000-$48,000 income get McKendree's best financial deal, paying thousands less than both lower and higher-income brackets.

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