Mckendree University's published cost of attendance is $48,845. Need-based financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $21,928, middle-income families pay around $21,041, and higher-income families pay approximately $29,066.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $48,845 |
| Tuition and Fees | $34,740 |
| Room and Board | $12,742 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$24,128 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $24,717 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $21,928 |
| $30–48k | $21,432 |
| $48–75k | $21,041 |
| $75–110k | $28,333 |
| $110k+ | $29,066 |
Mckendree University's published cost of attendance is $48,845. Need-based financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $21,928, middle-income families pay around $21,041, and higher-income families pay approximately $29,066. Azimuth ranks Mckendree University #909 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Net prices by income band are medians within those bands; individual aid packages vary, so some families in each band pay more and some less than the figures shown. Mckendree University participates in federal need-based aid programs including Pell Grants and Direct Loans, supplemented by institutional aid. The gap between published cost and net price reflects the institution's financial aid commitment, though the spread across income bands shows how aid intensity varies by family circumstances. Families applying for aid use the FAFSA to establish eligibility and receive need-based award packages. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $23,250, and families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $22,582; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $60,630, median federal debt of $23,250 projects to a monthly payment of about $263 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of McKendree University earn median 4-year earnings of $60,630, placing Mckendree University in the 46.0 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $1,062 less than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Mckendree University in the 53.4 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Mckendree University #893 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. The earnings pattern reflects McKendree's business-focused program portfolio. Nursing is the largest program with 69 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $79,916, performing at 0.9x the national benchmark for the field. The Business Administration program graduates 58 students earning $61,173, while Psychology, General and Kinesiology round out the core program mix with 35 and 30 graduates respectively. These programs anchor McKendree's economic profile, with Business representing the institution's primary degree concentration and driving the overall earnings outcomes that position the university competitively among comparable institutions.
