Lindenwood Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 56.84%. Moderately selective, indicating a less competitive admission process.
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $21,600
- Tuition is relatively affordable compared to national averages for private institutions.
Student Population at Lindenwood:
- Total Enrollment: 6,826, including 3,177 online students
- 4,663 Undergraduate, 2,163 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 35.7% men, 64.3% women.
- This is a lower medium-sized institution, balancing resources and a sense of community.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 49%. Lower graduation rate, which may reflect challenges in student retention or completion.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 28%. Some students transfer out, which is common in higher education.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 66%. Lower retention, which may reflect challenges in student engagement or support.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 199 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 5 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 70 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
Lindenwood Overview
Lindenwood University (Lindenwood) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Saint Charles, MO. It is classified as Master's College and University with larger programs by Carnegie Classification, also known as M1 Master's College. You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at M1 Master's College comparison page.
The Lindenwood's tuition & fees is $21,600 for the academic year 2024-2025. 84% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $12,400.
The school has a total enrollment of 6,826 and the students to faculty ratio is 14 to 1 (7.14%).
Lindenwood's acceptance rate is 56.84% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 14.09%.
Lindenwood ranked 276th in National Universities and 27th in Missouri Colleges rankings. Lindenwood University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Lindenwood University is $21,600. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $11,246.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $22,112 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $14,792.
| Undergraduate | $21,600 |
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| Graduate | $11,246 |
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| Undergraduate | $22,112 |
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| Graduate | $14,792 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Lindenwood University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at Lindenwood
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army, Air Force |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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