Key differences on Getting in
- 1
McKendree's yield is 8 pts higher than California Lutheran's
Yield rate - 2
McKendree admits 72% vs. 76% at California Lutheran
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- California LutheranAccessible
- McKendreeAccessible
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 1000–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 20–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- California LutheranTest-optional
- McKendreeTest-blind
How they read a record
California Lutheran
GPA is very important; class rank and tests are both important. 50% of first-years who sent test scores had a 3.75 or higher, so .
McKendree
GPA and the high school record are required.
What they look at
| Factor | California Lutheran | McKendree |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Very important | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Important | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Not considered |
| Recommendations | Important | Not considered |
| Essay | Important | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Not considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Considered | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent releaseAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why