Campus Vibe
Tight-knitCollege townSports culture
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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—Acceptance
—SAT Avg
1,649Students
17:1Student:Faculty
38%Grad Rate
$41,129Earnings 10yr
$13,811Net Price
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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
5000.0%
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 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
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Blue Raiders
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
88Low
Estimated from KY state average
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125
Nearest Cities
Nashvillepop. 690K
105 mi(182 min)
Indianapolispop. 880K
190 mi(329 min)
Columbuspop. 900K
233 mi(404 min)