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McKendree University Women's Swimming

The McKendree University women's swimming program competes in NCAA Division II (D2) as a member of the Great Lakes Valley Conference, based in Lebanon, Illinois. The program is better funded than 70% of D2 women's swimming programs, earning a B for resources. Academically, graduates outperform those at 71% of D2 women's swimming programs, and the school is more affordable than 25% of them.

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Program
Roster Size
Reported 2024-25 team participation count.
24
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
Staff
Jimmy Tierney
Men's Swimming & Diving Head Men's and Women's Swimming & Diving Coach
(847) 833-3358·View profile
Noah Javens
Men's Swimming & Diving Assistant Men's and Women's Swimming & Diving Coach
(765) 637-1190·View profile
Donnie Torres
Women's Swimming & Diving Head Men's and Women's Diving Coach
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B

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 71% of D2 women's swimming 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 25% of D2 women's swimming 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
B

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 70% of D2 women's swimming programs.

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
$480,172
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
$36,438
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