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McKendree University Women's Basketball

Welcome to the McKendree University women's basketball recruiting profile. McKendree competes in NCAA Division II (D2) in the Great Lakes Valley Conference from Lebanon, Illinois. Led by head coach Kari Kerkhoff, McKendree University pairs a 72% acceptance rate with a 53% graduation rate and a $22,444 average net price.

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Program
Roster Size
Reported 2024-25 team participation count.
17
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
Division II (D2)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
Great Lakes Valley Conference
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
private
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
suburban
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
2,510
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
72%
State
Illinois
City
Lebanon
Address
701 College Rd

Program Performance Trend

Has won an average of 50% of games over the last five seasons.

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Staff
Lauren Stolzman
Women's Basketball Volunteer Assistant Coach
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Kari Kerkhoff
Head Women's Basketball Coach
(618) 537-6977·View profile
Terra Helm
Assistant Women's Basketball Coach
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B

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 78% of D2 women's basketball programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
67%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree.
53%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median earnings 6 years after students entered this school.
$49,439
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median earnings 10 years after students entered this school.
$58,572
D

Affordability

This school is more affordable than 22% of D2 women's basketball programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$33,310
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$33,310
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
$12,050
Average Net Price
Reported average cost after grants and scholarships.
$22,444
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
Not reported
C

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 59% of D2 women's basketball programs.

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
$656,447
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
$88,844
School website Athletics Admissions Financial aid Apply Estimate your cost (618) 537-4481

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