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Lindenwood University
Saint Charles, MO · Private nonprofit · Small city · Website
- Admission rate
- 57%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $21,443
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 56%
- Median earnings
- $58,321
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Lindenwood University is a private nonprofit college in Saint Charles, MO with 4,624 undergraduates. It admits 57% of applicants, and admitted students average 1190 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $21,443 per year ($20,433 for families earning under $30,000). 56% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $58,321 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 57%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 6,743
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 4,441
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 20%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
ACT Composite22–28
136
What Lindenwood University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordConsidered
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkConsidered
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $36,897
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $22,794
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$20,433
- $30–48k$17,321
- $48–75k$17,077
- $75–110k$22,132
- $110k+$25,012
Get a personal estimate with Lindenwood University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 56%
- Freshman retention
- 66%
- Median earnings
- $58,321
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $23,750
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 4,624
- Student–faculty ratio
- 14:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 37%
- White63%
- Hispanic5%
- Black13%
- Asian2%
Lindenwood University FAQ
What is Lindenwood University's acceptance rate?+
Lindenwood University admits 57% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What ACT score do you need for Lindenwood University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 22–28.
Is Lindenwood University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Lindenwood University?+
In Fall 2023, 6,743 students applied to Lindenwood University and 4,441 were admitted; 891 enrolled.
Does Lindenwood University consider legacy status?+
No. Lindenwood University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Lindenwood University require an essay?+
Lindenwood University reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Lindenwood University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $36,897 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $21,443.
What is Lindenwood University's graduation rate?+
56% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 177968 · How we use this data
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