McKendree SAT Scores

SAT Score Ranges for Admitted Students:

• Score Range: 900–1150 (combined Evidence-Based Reading and Writing, and Math)
• Average Score: Approximately 1025
• Percentile: 75th percentile score is around 1150

Key Points:

• SAT or ACT scores are not strictly required at McKendree College; the university has adopted a test-optional policy for many applicants.
• When submitted, SAT scores are evaluated as part of a holistic review process, with no strict minimum threshold but a preference for scores within or above the average range.
• McKendree University does practice superscoring, meaning they consider the highest section scores across multiple SAT test dates.
• Alternatives such as Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) scores may be considered for academic placement or credit, though not as direct substitutes for SAT scores.
• Prospective students are encouraged to aim for an SAT score of at least 1050–1100 to be competitive for admission to McKendree College.