McKendree University was named to the first-ever President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for helping to build a culture of service and civic engagement.

McKendree University is ranked among the top 14 percent of "Comprehensive Colleges—Bachelor’s" in the nation by U.S.News & World Report’s America’s Best Colleges 2007. McKendree is also the only "Comprehensive Colleges-Bachelor’s" university in the St. Louis region to earn a U.S.News & World Report's "Great Schools, Great Prices" ranking. McKendree also is the only private college in Illinois to be named one of America’s 100 Best College Buys®.  Engaged students, great teaching, a vibrant community and successful outcomes also have earned McKendree the designation "College of Distinction." The four qualities cited distinguish the undergraduate and graduate experience at McKendree and provide McKendree students an education of the highest quality.