McKendree University Admission Requirements

How hard is it to get into McKendree University and can I get accepted? The school has a 62% acceptance rate ranking it #27 in Illinois for lowest rate of acceptance. Last year, 1,361 out of 2,206 applicants were admitted making McKendree University a moderately competitive school to get into with a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the requirements.  Academically, it has moderate requirements for admission test scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 54 percent. McKendree University typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students. Only 27% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school. Most incoming freshmen graduated in the top half of their high school class.

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SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to McKendree University?

McKendree University typically requires applicants to be in the top 53 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 1040 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 940. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1140 out of 1600. The school ranks #26 in Illinois for highest average SAT composite score. 12 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school. Note: SAT scores presented on this page have been adjusted upwards per the College Board's concordance tables for test takers after March 2016.

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into McKendree University?

Admission data indicates that McKendree University regularly accepts students with ACT's of 19 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 56 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 16 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 22 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 25 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #24 in Illinois for highest average ACT composite score. Scoring well on the ACT is very important as 88 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to McKendree University.

You will need above average high school grades to get into McKendree University. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at McKendree University was 3.4 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #18 in Illinois for highest average GPA. If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as McKendree University accepts 62% of students who apply.

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75% of McKendree University freshman were in the top half of their high school graduating class.

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