McKendree University is Illinois' oldest private university, founded in 1828, offering 50+ majors in business, nursing, education, and sciences on a beautiful 235-acre suburban campus near St. Louis. Students rave about small classes, caring professors who know them by name, strong athletics with 23 NCAA teams, and tight-knit community events.

State

Illinois

Student Population

1,500

Acceptance Rate

77%

GPA Range

3.0-3.6

SAT Range

910-1120

Common Majors

Business, Psychology, Biology, Nursing, Education

"Small classes let professors build real connections while 23 sports teams create game day energy. We join clubs, intramurals, and spirit events for fun, plus study abroad trips. Campus feels like home with constant activities that strengthen friendships and school pride."

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 2

Tuition (no scholarship)

$34,740

Conference

Great Lakes Valley Conference

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

Avg Women's Scores

78-80

Men's Team Notes

McKendree men’s golf averaged about 74 per player per round, with team totals near 296 over four counting scores. The Bearcats posted several rounds in the 70s and 80s, contended in tightly packed Great Lakes‑style events, and showed steady four‑man scoring balance.

Women's Team Notes

McKendree women’s golf averaged about 78–80 per player per round, with team totals around 312–315 per 18 holes. The Bearcats turned in frequent 70s and 80s, earned multiple top‑3 finishes, and gradually tightened their low‑round performance across the season.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Mikal Guffey

Women's Coach

Mikal Guffey

Men's Email

mwguffey@mckendree.edu

Women's Email

mwguffey@mckendree.edu

Men's Coach Bio

Mikal Guffey leads McKendree men's golf since 2017, securing NCAA Midwest/Central Regional berths (2021-22) and 2019-20 GLVC Coach of the Year honors after top-10 finishes including Midwest Regional win. A veteran instructor from Grand Marais Golf Club, he earned victories like Cedarville Invite from Lebanon, IL campus.

Women's Coach Bio

As Director of Golf since 2017 (interim head women's coach from 2015), Mikal Guffey guides McKendree women's program with assistant Shirley Baugh. His leadership emphasizes skill development and GLVC contention through regional events, building on men's success from the Lebanon campus toward DII postseason.

State

Student Population

Acceptance Rate

GPA Range

SAT Range

Common Majors

"Small classes let professors build real connections while 23 sports teams create game day energy. We join clubs, intramurals, and spirit events for fun, plus study abroad trips. Campus feels like home with constant activities that strengthen friendships and school pride."

Team & Tuition

Divison

Tuition (no scholarship)

Conference

Scholarships Available

Avg Men's Scores

Avg Women's Scores

Men's Team Notes

McKendree men’s golf averaged about 74 per player per round, with team totals near 296 over four counting scores. The Bearcats posted several rounds in the 70s and 80s, contended in tightly packed Great Lakes‑style events, and showed steady four‑man scoring balance.

Women's Team Notes

McKendree women’s golf averaged about 78–80 per player per round, with team totals around 312–315 per 18 holes. The Bearcats turned in frequent 70s and 80s, earned multiple top‑3 finishes, and gradually tightened their low‑round performance across the season.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Women's Coach

Men's Email

Women's Email

Men's Coach Bio

Women's Coach Bio

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