McKendree University

What is the cost of studying for a year at McKendree University?

For the 2024-25 academic year, reported full-time undergraduate tuition was $33,310, with $1,430 in required fees. The listed undergraduate tuition was the same for Illinois residents and students from other states.

A student using the reported room-and-board estimate of $11,650 and books-and-supplies estimate of $1,000 would reach $47,390 for those listed categories before transportation, personal expenses, and other applicable charges. This is a planning calculation, not a complete individual cost-of-attendance award letter.

• Full-time undergraduate tuition: $33,310.
• Required undergraduate fees: $1,430.
• Estimated room and board: $11,650.
• Estimated books and supplies: $1,000.

Published charges are not the same as net price, which accounts for grant and scholarship aid. Reported average net prices varied by family income: approximately $21,432 for families earning up to $48,000 and $28,333 for those earning $75,001 to $110,000. These are averages, not quotes for an individual household. Aid eligibility, housing choice, credit load, and program-specific expenses can change the amount a student actually pays.

Financial assistance may include federal grants for eligible students, Illinois state aid where applicable, McKendree scholarships and grants, and federal loans. In the reported aid data, 97% of students received financial aid and 42% had student loans; aid can therefore include money that must be repaid. Students seeking need-based assistance should complete the FAFSA and review their award letter for the separate amounts of grants, loans, and expected out-of-pocket costs.

What are the work-study opportunities at McKendree University?

Eligible McKendree students may be able to earn money through student employment, including Federal Work-Study positions. Federal Work-Study is need-based aid awarded through the financial-aid process; it is generally earned as wages for hours worked rather than deducted automatically from a tuition bill.

An award does not itself assign a job or guarantee enough hours to earn its full stated amount. Students should ask how McKendree posts openings, whether a position requires Work-Study eligibility, and when hiring begins. Ordinary on-campus jobs may have different eligibility rules. Internships are another potential source of experience, but they may be paid or unpaid and are not required of every McKendree student.

For longer-term planning, the university reports career counseling for undergraduates, a job bank, résumé and interview help, job fairs, and employer recruitment. Students looking for a role connected to their major should distinguish a campus paycheck from an internship that earns academic credit or fulfills a program requirement.