McKendree University
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McKendree University (McK), formerly McKendree College, is a private university in Lebanon, Illinois. 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.
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Former names | Lebanon Seminary (1828–1830) McKendree College (1830–2007) |
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Motto | Artium Morum et Religionis Disciplinae |
Motto in English | The Disciplines of the Arts, of Morals and of Religion |
Type | Private university |
Established | 1828; 196 years ago (1828) |
Religious affiliation | United Methodist Church |
Endowment | $34.7 million[1] |
President | Daniel C. Dobbins |
Provost | Dr. Tami Eggleston |
Academic staff | 92 full-time[1] |
Administrative staff | 191 |
Students | 1,960 (Fall 2022)[1] |
Undergraduates | 1,534 (Fall 2022)[1] |
Postgraduates | 426 (Fall 2022)[1] |
Location | , U.S. 38°36′25″N 89°48′55″W[2] |
Campus | Suburban 235 acres (95 ha) |
Colors | McK purple and white |
Nickname | Bearcats |
Sporting affiliations | |
Mascot | Bogey |
Website | www |
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