Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Saint Charles, Missouri |
| Online | lindenwood.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Small City |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
Lindenwood University, located in the historic district of Saint Charles, Missouri, sits approximately 25 miles northwest of downtown St. Louis. The campus spans 500 acres of rolling hills featuring a mix of historic 19th-century buildings and modern academic facilities, with the original portion of campus listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Founded in 1827 as an all-women's college by Mary Sibley, Lindenwood has evolved into a comprehensive coeducational institution offering undergraduate and graduate programs, with particular strengths in business, education, communications, and performing arts. The university maintains a traditional residential campus environment with most undergraduate students living in on-campus housing facilities, and competes in NCAA Division II athletics as the Lions.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Lindenwood University is rated within the lower 43% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Lindenwood University within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#723 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#475 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#14 in Best Colleges in Missouri
#8 in Best Private Colleges in Missouri
#38 in Best Value Colleges in Missouri
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1023/1230 |
| ACT | 21/27 |
| GPA | 3.42 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,400 |
| Other Fees | $1,200 |
| Room and Board | $10,800 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,900 |
| Total One Year Cost | $36,200 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 42% |
| Education | 14% |
| Social Sciences | 11% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 6% |
| Communication | 6% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=177968 IPEDS survey data for Lindenwood University.
Current students may use the Lindenwood University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2025