Lindenwood University

5/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Saint Charles, MO
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#9 Best Private Colleges in Missouri

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Overview

Total enrollment

6,826

Location Saint Charles, Missouri
Website lindenwood.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Small City

Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
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.

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Ratings

Lindenwood University is rated within the lower 43% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10.

Overall Rating

5 out of 10
Academics

7 out of 10
Resources

4 out of 10
Outcomes

4 out of 10
Value

3 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Lindenwood University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Moderate

SAT (enrolled mid-50) 1023/1230
ACT (enrolled mid-50) 21/27
GPA 3.42

Acceptance Rate

56.8%

Applications Due -
Enrollment Rate 14.1%
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$21,600

Costs for Lindenwood University
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$21,600
Books and Supplies		$1,400
Other Fees		$1,700
Room and Board		$11,700
Budget for Other Expenses		$3,002
Total One Year Cost		$39,402

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$44,100 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

45% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Lindenwood University are Business, Education, and Social Sciences. 42% of students major in Business, 14% in Education, and 11% in Social Sciences.