McKendree offers a huge state university education in a small town, close knit package. Tuition isn't fantastic, but there are a ton of scholarship opportunities, and all of McK's scholarships stack, so you can build upon what you've earned. Come and be a Bearcat!
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
Apply for any and all scholarships you can! Also, take a tour of campus before you jump on the boat; it's a beautiful campus, but you can't be sure if it's the right fit for you until you come and test the waters yourself.
What’s there to do for fun at your college?
McKendree always has something going on. In the Hettenhausen Center for the Arts (the Hett), there are performances and movies all the time, most of which are free or dirt cheap for students. Sporting events go on all year round, also cheap for students. Also, Campus Activities Board has concerts, comedians, game nights, movie nights, and other fun activities weekly (not to mention all of the other student organizations who plan activities--all free!). If you're not into campus life, we are about 30 minutes from downtown St. Louis, one of the few big cities left in the country with free attractions everywhere! The St. Louis Zoo, art museum, history museum, and some seats at the Muny (outdoor theater) are all free. Also, go up in the Arch for a small fee. St. Louis is a great city for broke college kids.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
You pay a lot , but you get it all back in free resources (nurse, career advising, tutoring, writing center) and in the value of your degree.
Share any unusual traditions or locations on campus
Well, McKendree is the oldest college in Illinois, and our campus is home to a TON of rich history and historic buildings. One building in particular, Eisenmeyer, started out its life as a stable in the early 1800's. It was converted to a gymnasium in the early 1900's, and later became a fine arts building, which it still is today. The gym has been converted to a black box theater and a dance studio. Also, our campus chapel, Bothwell, has been around since the college was founded. Bothwell Chapel is home to THE oldest bell in North America. It was first cast in the 8th century, and then later recast in the 14th century. Someone bought it at an auction many decades ago and donated it to the campus. Now, it rings every hour and half hour.
Which types of students will excel at your college?
Students who can appreciate a high class education and are full of school spirit!
McKendree offers a huge state university education in a small town, close knit package. Tuition isn't fantastic, but there are a ton of scholarship opportunities, and all of McK's scholarships stack, so you can build upon what you've earned. Come and be a Bearcat!
Apply for any and all scholarships you can! Also, take a tour of campus before you jump on the boat; it's a beautiful campus, but you can't be sure if it's the right fit for you until you come and test the waters yourself.
McKendree always has something going on. In the Hettenhausen Center for the Arts (the Hett), there are performances and movies all the time, most of which are free or dirt cheap for students. Sporting events go on all year round, also cheap for students. Also, Campus Activities Board has concerts, comedians, game nights, movie nights, and other fun activities weekly (not to mention all of the other student organizations who plan activities--all free!). If you're not into campus life, we are about 30 minutes from downtown St. Louis, one of the few big cities left in the country with free attractions everywhere! The St. Louis Zoo, art museum, history museum, and some seats at the Muny (outdoor theater) are all free. Also, go up in the Arch for a small fee. St. Louis is a great city for broke college kids.
You pay a lot , but you get it all back in free resources (nurse, career advising, tutoring, writing center) and in the value of your degree.
Well, McKendree is the oldest college in Illinois, and our campus is home to a TON of rich history and historic buildings. One building in particular, Eisenmeyer, started out its life as a stable in the early 1800's. It was converted to a gymnasium in the early 1900's, and later became a fine arts building, which it still is today. The gym has been converted to a black box theater and a dance studio. Also, our campus chapel, Bothwell, has been around since the college was founded. Bothwell Chapel is home to THE oldest bell in North America. It was first cast in the 8th century, and then later recast in the 14th century. Someone bought it at an auction many decades ago and donated it to the campus. Now, it rings every hour and half hour.
Students who can appreciate a high class education and are full of school spirit!