McKendree University

McKendree University
Former names
Lebanon Seminary (1828–1830)
McKendree College (1830–2007)
MottoArtium Morum et Religionis Disciplinae
Motto in English
The Disciplines of the Arts, of Morals and of Religion
TypePrivate university
Established1828; 196 years ago (1828)
Religious affiliation
United Methodist Church
Endowment$34.7 million[1]
PresidentDaniel C. Dobbins
ProvostDr. Tami Eggleston
Academic staff
92 full-time[1]
Administrative staff
191
Students1,960 (Fall 2022)[1]
Undergraduates1,534 (Fall 2022)[1]
Postgraduates426 (Fall 2022)[1]
Location,
U.S.

38°36′25″N 89°48′55″W / 38.60694°N 89.81528°W / 38.60694; -89.81528[2]
CampusSuburban
235 acres (95 ha)
Colors
  McK purple and white
NicknameBearcats
Sporting affiliations
MascotBogey
Websitewww.mckendree.edu

McKendree University (McK), formerly McKendree College, is a private university in Lebanon, Illinois, United States. Founded in 1828 as the Lebanon Seminary, it is the oldest college or university in Illinois.[3] The school was renamed McKendree University beginning in the 2007–08 academic year. McKendree enrolls approximately 1,960 students representing 25 countries and 29 states. In the undergraduate program, on average there are 51% females and 49% males. The institution remains affiliated with the United Methodist Church.

  1. ^ a b c d e As of June 30, 2016. "Quick Facts". McKendree University. Retrieved May 4, 2016.
  2. ^ "McKendree University". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior.
  3. ^ Murphy, Rachel. "The oldest college in every US state". Insider. Retrieved January 7, 2021.