McKendree University Demographics & Diversity Overview

31%
Minority Students
50%
Female Students
14%
International
35
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

McKendree University has a diverse student body with 31% students of color and 14% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
64.3%(897)
Hispanic
6.8%(95)
African American
12.4%(173)
Asian
0.5%(7)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%(5)
Pacific Islander
0.2%(3)
Two or More Races
7.7%(107)
Unknown
7.7%(108)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color31%
Total Enrollment2,158
International Students14%

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 50% female students and 50% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
49.8%(800)
Women
50.2%(807)

Gender Statistics

Men800

37% of total enrollment

Women807

37% 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
0.9%(15)
18-19
41.2%(661)
20-21
31.9%(512)
22-24
12.6%(202)
25+
13.4%(215)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
2.1%(10)
22-24
27.0%(127)
25+
70.9%(333)

Age Diversity Insights

73%

Traditional Age (18-21)

13%

Non-Traditional (25+)

26%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

McKendree University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 14% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 54% in-state residents, 32% out-of-state students, and 14% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
54.5%(237)
Out-of-State
31.7%(138)
International
13.8%(60)

Regional Representation

In-State237

54% of student body

Out-of-State138

32% of student body

International60

14% of student body

States Represented

35 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

31%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

50%

Female Students

Global Reach

14%

International

Age Diversity

13%

Non-Traditional Age