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Lindenwood University

Saint Charles, Missouri 63301-1695

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

Campus Vibe

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Known for business

Lindenwood University is a private institution in Saint Charles with particular strength in business and computer science. With an average SAT of 1120, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 4.7K undergraduates with a 13:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

50% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $53,278 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $18,516.

Established
1832
Motto
Real Experience. Real Success.
Mascot
Leo the Lion
Type
Private university
Division
Division I

Plan Your Visit

66%Acceptance
1120SAT Avg
4,748Students
13:1Student:Faculty
50%Grad Rate
$53,278Earnings 10yr
$18,516Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate65.9%

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 24
1924

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$21,100
Room & Board$10,800
Books & Supplies$1,400
Total Cost of Attendance$33,442
Average Net Price$18,516
Median Debt at Graduation$26,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$276

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$14,581
$30–48K$15,129
$48–75K$17,960
$75–110K$18,796
$110K+$20,715

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

48.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

4.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$20,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

35

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Incident Breakdown (2024)

9

Burglary

2

Aggravated Assault

1

Robbery

3

Motor Vehicle Theft

4

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

9

Drug Arrests

7

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (133)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

73%

Mixed

Student Body

Undergrads
4,748
Gender Split
58% / 42%
Women / Men
First Generation
35%
Pell Grant Recipients
29%

Race & Ethnicity

White 64%
Black 14%
Hispanic 5%
Asian 2%
Two+ 5%
Int'l 7%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate50.3%
Freshman Retention73.1%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$45,711
10 Years$53,278

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Lions and

RugbyIce hockeyGymnastics competesVolleyball competesWrestlingLacrosse competedLacrosseVolleyball wouldBowlingBracket

History & Fun Facts

  • In 1808, Acting Governor and friend Frederick Bates promoted Sibley to the position of chief factor at Fort Osage in western Missouri, near present-day Kansas City, Missouri.
  • In 1813, Sibley opened a temporary trading post at Fort Sibley, now known as the town of Arrow Rock, Missouri, which remained in operation until 1822.
  • After the trading post shut down, George and Mary remained at Fort Osage, with George serving as postmaster until the fort closed in 1825.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

95Average

Estimated from MO state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

St. Louispop. 290K
20 mi(35 min)
Kansas Citypop. 500K
220 mi(381 min)
Indianapolispop. 880K
242 mi(419 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

STL St Louis8 mi
MCI Kansas City229 mi
IND Indianapolis234 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA1047 mi · ~30h 15m drive
New York, NY885 mi · ~25h 34m drive
Hartford, CT960 mi · ~27h 44m drive
Providence, RI1025 mi · ~29h 37m drive
Albany, NY915 mi · ~26h 26m drive
Syracuse, NY804 mi · ~23h 14m drive
Rochester, NY736 mi · ~21h 16m drive
Buffalo, NY670 mi · ~19h 21m drive
Philadelphia, PA822 mi · ~23h 45m drive
Pittsburgh, PA570 mi · ~16h 28m drive
Harrisburg, PA732 mi · ~21h 9m drive
Newark, NJ876 mi · ~25h 18m drive
Washington, DC724 mi · ~20h 55m drive
Baltimore, MD745 mi · ~21h 31m drive
Atlanta, GA487 mi · ~14h 4m drive
Charlotte, NC586 mi · ~16h 56m drive
Raleigh, NC684 mi · ~19h 46m drive
Miami, FL1081 mi · ~31h 14m drive
Orlando, FL880 mi · ~25h 25m drive
Tampa, FL880 mi · ~25h 25m drive
Nashville, TN273 mi · ~7h 53m drive
New Orleans, LA611 mi · ~17h 39m drive
Richmond, VA714 mi · ~20h 38m drive
Chicago, IL262 mi · ~7h 34m drive
Detroit, MI461 mi · ~13h 19m drive
Minneapolis, MN451 mi · ~13h 2m drive
St. Louis, MO20 mi · ~35 min drive
Kansas City, MO220 mi · ~6h 21m drive
Indianapolis, IN242 mi · ~6h 59m drive
Columbus, OH409 mi · ~11h 49m drive
Cleveland, OH501 mi · ~14h 28m drive
Milwaukee, WI324 mi · ~9h 22m drive
Dallas, TX545 mi · ~15h 45m drive
Houston, TX682 mi · ~19h 42m drive
Austin, TX718 mi · ~20h 45m drive
San Antonio, TX791 mi · ~22h 51m drive
Los Angeles, CA1570 mi · ~45h 21m drive
San Francisco, CA1724 mi · ~49h 48m drive
San Diego, CA1546 mi · ~44h 40m drive
Seattle, WA1701 mi · ~49h 8m drive
Portland, OR1700 mi · ~49h 7m drive
Denver, CO777 mi · ~22h 27m drive
Phoenix, AZ1256 mi · ~36h 17m drive
Salt Lake City, UT1141 mi · ~32h 58m drive
Honolulu, HI4113 mi · ~118h 49m drive
Mid-Atlantic / Central (moderate winters, warm summers)

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