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Lindenwood University

  • Private
  • Suburban
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
56.8%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹20,28,931Out-of-state
Students
4,624Undergraduates
Students per teacher
14Student to faculty

About

Lindenwood University is a private university in St. Charles, Missouri, United States. Founded in 1832 by George Champlin Sibley and Mary Easton Sibley as The Lindenwood School for Girls, it is the second-oldest higher-education institution west of the Mississippi River. Lindenwood offers undergraduate and graduate degrees through nine colleges and schools. Its enrollment was 6,992 students in 2021. The main academic and residential campus is located 24 miles (39 km) northwest of St. Louis, Missouri, in St. Charles.

Admissions planning estimate

56.8% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 21.8%–91.8%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 65.86%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 65.9% (4,441/6,743; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

57 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 7,966
Offered a place 4,528
Enrolled 610

13.5% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite1010-1190
4001600
ACT composite22-28
136

What a year costs

₹32,59,440 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹20,28,931
  • Housing₹10,99,004
  • Books & supplies₹1,31,505
Sticker price ₹32,59,440
After aid (average) ₹18,44,636

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹20,28,931
Out-of-state ₹20,28,931

Average aid awarded: ₹12,55,213 a year.

Outcomes and support

65.6%
Retention
49.3%
Graduation
60%
Get financial aid
50%
From out of state

One teacher for every 14 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 62.9%
African American 13.4%
Unknown 6.1%
Hispanic 5.3%
Multiracial 4.3%
Asian 1.6%
Pacific Islander 0.5%
Native American 0.3%

5 programmes

  • Bachelor's
  • Postbachelor's certificate
  • Master's
  • Post-master's certificate
  • Doctoral degree - research/scholarship

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Accounting and Related Servicesbachelor
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsbachelor
Anthropologybachelor
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Managementbachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Business/Commerce, Generalbachelor
Cell/Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciencesbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Communication and Media Studiesbachelor
Computer and Information Sciences, Generalbachelor
Computer Software and Media Applicationsbachelor
Computer Systems Analysisbachelor
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunicationsbachelor
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Managementbachelor
Criminal Justice and Correctionsbachelor
Criminologybachelor
Dancebachelor
Design and Applied Artsbachelor
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraftbachelor
Economicsbachelor
Education, Generalbachelor
Education, Otherbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Film/Video and Photographic Artsbachelor
Finance and Financial Management Servicesbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
Fire Protectionbachelor
General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operationsbachelor
Health and Medical Administrative Servicesbachelor
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, Generalbachelor
Historybachelor
Human Resources Management and Servicesbachelor
Human Services, Generalbachelor
International Businessbachelor
International Relations and National Security Studiesbachelor
Journalismbachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesbachelor
Literaturebachelor
Management Information Systems and Servicesbachelor
Marketingbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Otherbachelor
Musicbachelor
Natural Resources Conservation and Researchbachelor
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studiesbachelor
Philosophybachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Public Administrationbachelor
Public Healthbachelor
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communicationbachelor
Radio, Television, and Digital Communicationbachelor
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingbachelor
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professionsbachelor
Religion/Religious Studiesbachelor
Religious Educationbachelor
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studiesbachelor
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Social Workbachelor
Sociologybachelor
Special Education and Teachingbachelor
Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operationsbachelor
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessbachelor
Statisticsbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasbachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate56.84%
Total Applicants7966
Admitted Applicants4528
Enrolled Applicants610
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementConsidered if submitted
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementConsidered if submitted
Recommendations RequiredConsidered if submitted
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedNo

Deadlines

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %1010
SAT Composite 75th %1190
ACT Composite 25th %22
ACT Composite 75th %28

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹20,28,931
Out-of-State Tuition₹20,28,931
Average Housing Cost₹10,99,004
Books & Supplies₹1,31,505
Average Net Price₹18,44,636
Students Receiving Aid60%
Average Aid Awarded₹12,55,213
Out-of-State Students50%

Student Body Diversity

African American13.41%
Asian1.62%
Hispanic5.26%
White62.87%
Multiracial4.28%
Native American0.32%
Pacific Islander0.5%
International5.67%
Unknown Race6.08%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePrivate
School SettingSuburban
Years4
Graduation Rate49.33%
Retention Rate65.63%
Student/Faculty Ratio14:1
Total Undergraduates4624

Contact

Street Address209 S Kingshighway St
ZIP Code63301
Phone(636) 949-4949
Websitehttps://www.lindenwood.edu/
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/