Founded in 1828, the McKendree University is a private liberal arts college located in Lebanon, Illinois. It has an approximate student count of 2,000. It offers 6 bachelor degree programs in 40 major areas of study. It also offers graduate degrees in four areas. These include degrees in several areas of education: Masters of Arts in Professional Counseling, Education, Master of Business Administration, and Master of Science in Nursing. It comprises of the schools of Business, Education, Nursing and Health Professions, and the McKendree College of Arts and Science.