McKendree University, IL
School Type
Private
Acceptance Rate
61%
Tuition
$27,930
Eligibility For Public Schools
N/A
International Students
N/A
US News Ranking
#73 in Regional Universities Midwest
Scholarships
Dean's Scholarship
Type
Automatic
Amount
$10,000
Required GPA
3
Required SAT
0
Required Act
22
Mid 50 ACT
20-25
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 450-570
SAT Critical Reading 430-590
SAT Writing 410-570
Description
Dean's Scholarships, valued at $10,000 per year are awarded to first-year students at the time of admission that have either a 3.0 or higher GPA on a 4.0 scale or an ACT composite score of 22 or higher.
Debate (Forensics) Scholarships
Type
Automatic
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
20-25
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 450-570
SAT Critical Reading 430-590
SAT Writing 410-570
Description
Debate (Forensics) Scholarships are offered to selected first-year students intending to participate in the McKendree Forensics Team.
First Robotics Scholarships
Type
Automatic
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
20-27
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 450-570
SAT Critical Reading 430-590
SAT Writing 410-570
Description
FIRST Scholarships are awarded to first-year students who have been actively involved with either a FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) or a FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC) team at some point during their high school career.
Honors Scholarships
Type
Automatic
Amount
$13,000
Required GPA
3.6
Required SAT
1810
Required Act
27
Mid 50 ACT
20-25
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 450-570
SAT Critical Reading 430-590
SAT Writing 410-570
Description
Honor's Scholarships, valued at $13,000 per year are awarded to first-year students at the time of admission that have both a 3.6 or higher GPA on a 4.0 scale and an ACT composite score of 27 or higher. Students receiving the Honor's Scholarship have earned a place in the McKendree University Honor's Program.
Presidential Scholarships
Type
Automatic
Amount
$10,000
Required GPA
3
Required SAT
1530
Required Act
22
Mid 50 ACT
20-25
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 450-570
SAT Critical Reading 430-590
SAT Writing 410-570
Description
Presidential Scholarships, valued at $10,000 per year are awarded to first-year students at the time of admission that have both a 3.0 or higher GPA on a 4.0 scale and an ACT composite score of 22 or higher.
Wyse Scholarships
Type
Automatic
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
20-25
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 450-570
SAT Critical Reading 430-590
SAT Writing 410-570
Description
WYSE Scholarships are awarded to first-year students who have competed in either the World Wide Youth in Science and Engineering regional or sectional on McKendree's campus and placed 1st, 2nd or 3rd in any individual event
Athletic Scholarships
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
20-25
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 450-570
SAT Critical Reading 430-590
SAT Writing 410-570
Description
Athletic Scholarships are awarded in varying amounts to selected men and women participating in these intercollegiate sports: men?s baseball, basketball, cross country, football, golf, tennis, track and field, and wrestling; women?s basketball, bowling, cross country, golf, lacrosse, tennis, track and field, soccer, softball, volleyball, and wrestling. Contact the individual coach in each sport for more details.
Community Service Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
2.5
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
20-26
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 450-570
SAT Critical Reading 430-590
SAT Writing 410-570
Description
Community Service Scholarships are offered to selected first-year students who have demonstrated involvement in community service and have a 2.5 cumulative GPA
International Student Scholarship
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
20-25
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 450-570
SAT Critical Reading 430-590
SAT Writing 410-570
Description
McKendree University is excited to provide academic scholarships to international students who have completed the application process and been accepted to McKendree. Scholarships are awarded at the time of admission based upon a student's application and academic merit. Award amounts vary.
Mckendree Leadership Award
Type
Competitive
Amount
$2,000 to $5,000
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
20-25
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 450-570
SAT Critical Reading 430-590
SAT Writing 410-570
Description
Honor's and Presidential Scholars are invited to attend a Leadership Competition in January. Attendance at the Leadership Competition will determine students' eligibility for a Leadership Award ranging in value from $2,000 to $5,000.
Art Scholarships
Type
Talent
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
16-21
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math 450-570
SAT Critical Reading 430-590
SAT Writing 410-570
Description
Visual and Performing Arts Scholarships: Scholarships are available in the areas of art, dance, music and theater. To be eligible, art students must submit a portfolio (digital or hardcopy/actual) and interview with the art faculty while dance, theater and music students must audition.
Thomas Chrobak, CCFS®
CERTIFIED COLLEGE FUNDING SPECIALIST®
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1130 West Lake Cook Road, Buffalo Grove IL, 60089
(847) 737-7533