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Lindenwood University

Saint Charles, Missouri 63301-1695

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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
Conference
NCAA Division I ranks
Division
Division I

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

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Lindenwood University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate65.9%

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 24
1924

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

65.9%

Trend

SAT Avg

1120

Yield Rate

35.0%

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

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$18,516

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

4800.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/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

Programs (133)

Student Life

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
8 Years$49,353
10 Years$53,278

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$41,500
Men
$53,600

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Lions and

History & Fun Facts

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)

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