Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Saint Charles, Missouri |
| Online | lindenwood.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Small City |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Lindenwood University, a private institution founded in 1827, is situated in the historic heart of Saint Charles, Missouri, providing a suburban setting within the Greater St. Louis area. Its campus showcases a blend of historic and contemporary architecture, reflecting both its storied past and modern updates. Lindenwood offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degrees across various fields with popular majors including Business, Education, and Criminal Justice. This university operates on a semester-based academic calendar and maintains a broad, moderately selective admissions policy. Residential options are available, with a range of housing choices for students to live on campus. While Lindenwood University features a comprehensive athletics program as the Lindenwood Lions, it is not predominantly recognized for its athletic achievements on a national scale.
In the most recent statistical year 4,372 prospective students applied, and 3,236 were granted admission. Of those admitted 893 enrolled in the school. 4,603 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 2,397 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $19,100 plus fees of $200. Lindenwood University is ranked 755 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2024 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
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Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Lindenwood University is rated within the lower 42% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Lindenwood University within the 2024 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#755 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#486 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#14 in Best Colleges in Missouri
#8 in Best Private Colleges in Missouri
#38 in Best Value Colleges in Missouri
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1023/1230 |
| ACT | 21/27 |
| GPA | 3.42 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 |
| Other Fees | $200 |
| Room and Board | $10,200 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,900 |
| Total One Year Cost | $33,900 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 42% |
| Education | 14% |
| Social Sciences | 11% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 6% |
| Communication | 6% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=177968 IPEDS survey data for Lindenwood University.
Current students may use the Lindenwood University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.