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Lindsey Wilson College

Columbia, Kentucky 42728-1223

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Known for business — excellent value

Lindsey Wilson College is a private institution in Columbia with particular strength in business and psychology.

A small campus of 1.6K undergraduates with a 17:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

38% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $41,129 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $13,811.

Established
1903
Motto
Every Student, Every Day
Mascot
Blue Raider Bob
Type
Private university
Conference
National Association of

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SAT Avg
1,649Students
17:1Student:Faculty
38%Grad Rate
$41,129Earnings 10yr
$13,811Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Lindsey Wilson College Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions Intel

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$27,274
Room & Board$9,978
Books & Supplies$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance$39,568
Average Net Price$13,811
Median Debt at Graduation$16,784
Monthly Payment (10yr)$178

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$12,601
$30–48K$12,219
$48–75K$12,466
$75–110K$17,054
$110K+$18,013

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$13,811

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

49.8%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$11,514

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

9

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (39)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
1,649
Gender Split
57% / 43%
Women / Men
First Generation
46%
Pell Grant Recipients
50%

Race & Ethnicity

White 73%
Black 11%
Hispanic 1%
Asian 1%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 3%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate38.1%
Freshman Retention62.7%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$34,861
8 Years$39,265
10 Years$41,129

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$27,000
Men
$38,400

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Blue Raiders

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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