College of Arts and Sciences (Undergrad)

1. Computer Information Systems
2. Computer Science
3. Cybersecurity
4. English
5. Philosophy
6. Religious Studies
7. Biology
8. Chemistry
9. Environmental Studies
10. Mathematics
11. Biopsychology
12. History
13. Political Science & International Relations
14. Psychology
15. Sociology/Criminal Justice
16. Art
17. Music
18. Music Education
19. Music Marketing
20. Music Education – Instrumental Emphasis (BME)
21. Communication Studies (BA)
22. Musical Theatre (BA)
23. Organizational Communication (BA)
24. Theatre (BA)
25. Spanish (BA)
26. Public Relations (BA)

The mission of the College of Arts & Sciences at McKendree University is to provide an interdisciplinary educational experience that promotes creativity, artistic expression, research, and critical thought. We encourage pedagogical innovations and collaborative scholarship among our diverse faculty and students in the Arts, Humanities, Mathematics, and Computer, Natural, and Social Sciences and to foster life-long learning.

1. we offer undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs to develop our students’ knowledge, analytical abilities, research capabilities, creativity, and sense of identity.
2. we help our students develop an appreciation and understanding of human diversity by providing knowledge of and opportunity for experience with multiple ethnicities, cultures, and societies.
3. we create an intellectual and technological environment supportive of innovative and effective teaching, research, assessment and communication, excellent writing and oral skills, and decision making.
4. we attract and maintain an excellent faculty and staff committed to teaching, to research, and to service to McKendree and the greater community while also attracting and retaining an outstanding student body.

• #53 U.S. News & World Report list of Regional Universities (Midwest) (2020)
• #41 in Best Value Schools

• New Residence Halls, Single Suite: $7,320.00
• New Residence Halls, Double Suite: $7,030.00
• 19 Meals per week: $4,760.00