McKendree University Demographics & Diversity Overview

30%
Minority Students
49%
Female Students
13%
International
29
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

McKendree University has a diverse student body with 30% students of color and 13% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
65.1%(865)
Hispanic
6.8%(91)
African American
12.6%(167)
Asian
0.3%(4)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%(3)
Pacific Islander
0.2%(2)
Two or More Races
7.7%(102)
Unknown
7.1%(95)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color30%
Total Enrollment1,960
International Students13%

Cultural Engagement

McKendree University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

McKendree University has a gender distribution of 49% female students and 51% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
50.6%(776)
Women
49.4%(758)

Gender Statistics

Men776

40% of total enrollment

Women758

39% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

McKendree University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 73% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 13% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
1.1%(17)
18-19
39.2%(601)
20-21
34.2%(524)
22-24
12.1%(186)
25+
13.4%(206)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
2.1%(9)
22-24
20.7%(88)
25+
77.2%(329)

Age Diversity Insights

73%

Traditional Age (18-21)

13%

Non-Traditional (25+)

22%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

McKendree University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 13% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 48% in-state residents, 39% out-of-state students, and 13% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
48.0%(220)
Out-of-State
38.9%(178)
International
13.1%(60)

Regional Representation

In-State220

48% of student body

Out-of-State178

39% of student body

International60

13% of student body

States Represented

29 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

30%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

49%

Female Students

Global Reach

13%

International

Age Diversity

13%

Non-Traditional Age