Lindenwood University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2988 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #843 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #775 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #15 of 67 | In Missouri |
| #690 of 1,095 | For Military science |
| Top50% | For 10 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 66%
- Undergraduates
- 4,933
- Graduates
- 2,355
- Male:Female Ratio
- 36:64
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- lindenwood.edu
Lindenwood University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Lindenwood University has an acceptance rate of 66% and is among the top 28% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 66% | 63% | 68% |
| Applicants | 6,743 | 2,890 | 3,848 |
| Admissions | 4,441 | 1,822 | 2,618 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 864 | 365 | 499 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 27 | 7 | 20 |
3,020 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
3,144 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
247 or 28%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 19
or below
75% of them
had 24
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Lindenwood University are 19-24 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school record | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 4729 (65%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1040 (14%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 404 (6%) |
| Hispanic | 340 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 318 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 277 (4%) |
| Asian | 122 (2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 31 (0.4%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 9 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Lindenwood University is $18,698 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $14,581 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $15,129 |
| $48-75K | $17,960 |
| $75-110K | $18,796 |
| $110K+ | $20,715 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $19,900 | $8,550 |
| Tuition in-state | $19,900 | $8,550 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $19,900 | $8,550 |
| Fee in-district | $1,200 | |
| Fee in-state | $1,200 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,200 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 2,541 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,200 |
| Room charge | $6,280 |
| Meal charge | $3,920 |
Lindenwood University majors
Lindenwood University has granted 1,001 bachelor's degrees across 63 programs, 696 master's across 34 programs, and 35 doctorate degrees in Curriculum and Instruction. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Lindenwood University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business & Commerce, General | 186 | 149 | |
| Education, Other | 44 | 79 | |
| Creative Writing | 96 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 64 | 27 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 73 | ||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 69 | ||
| Psychology, General | 57 | ||
| Accounting | 27 | 23 | |
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 42 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 1 | 35 | |
| Art History, Criticism and Conservation | 3 | 31 | |
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 21 | 12 | |
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 7 | 25 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 31 | ||
| Computer Graphics | 25 | 5 | |
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 29 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 27 | 1 | |
| Finance, General | 27 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 21 | ||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 20 | 1 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 20 | ||
| Game and Interactive Media Design | 13 | 7 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 20 | ||
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 18 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 15 | ||
| Public Health, General | 14 | ||
| Advertising | 13 | ||
| Emergency Medical Technology & Technician (EMT Paramedic) | 13 | ||
| Fashion Merchandising | 7 | 6 | |
| Secondary School Administration & Principalship | 13 | ||
| Web Page, Digital & Multimedia and Information Resources Design | 13 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 12 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 12 | ||
| Computer & Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other | 11 | ||
| Criminology | 11 | ||
| Education & Teaching of the Gifted and Talented | 11 | ||
| Social Work | 11 | ||
| Therapeutic Recreation & Recreational Therapy | 10 | 1 | |
| History, General | 10 | ||
| Information Technology | 9 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 9 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 9 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 9 | ||
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education & Fitness, General | 9 | ||
| Acting | 8 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 8 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 8 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 7 | ||
| Economics, General | 7 | ||
| Education & Teaching of Individuals with Autism | 7 | ||
| Environmental Science | 7 | ||
| Non-Profit & Public & Organizational Management | 7 | ||
| Cinematography and Film & Video Production | 6 | ||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 6 | ||
| Public Administration | 6 | ||
| Statistics, Other | 6 | ||
| Dance, General | 5 | ||
| Fashion & Apparel Design | 5 | ||
| International Relations and Affairs | 5 | ||
| Music Management | 5 | ||
| Music, General | 5 | ||
| Philosophy | 5 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 5 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 4 | ||
| Dramatic & Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other | 4 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 4 | ||
| Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General | 4 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 3 | ||
| Cell & Cellular and Molecular Biology | 3 | ||
| Documentary Production | 3 | ||
| Education, General | 3 | ||
| Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other | 1 | 2 | |
| Health Services & Allied Health & Health Sciences, General | 3 | ||
| Sociology, General | 3 | ||
| Anthropology, General | 2 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 2 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Technical Theatre & Theatre Design and Technology | 2 | ||
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 1 | ||
| Computer Systems Analysis & Analyst | 1 | ||
| Journalism | 1 | ||
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | 1 | ||
| Radio and Television | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 1,001 | 696 | 35 |
Lindenwood University has a graduation rate of 50%, which is among the 42% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 50% | 45% | 56% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Lindenwood University has published 1,107 scientific papers with 19,922 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Sociology, Medicine, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Biology, Philosophy, and Psychology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 2 | 7 |
| 1993 | 0 | 7 |
| 1994 | 0 | 15 |
| 1995 | 1 | 11 |
| 1996 | 2 | 19 |
| 1997 | 3 | 36 |
| 1998 | 7 | 39 |
| 1999 | 2 | 69 |
| 2000 | 3 | 69 |
| 2001 | 7 | 89 |
| 2002 | 0 | 126 |
| 2003 | 7 | 139 |
| 2004 | 4 | 225 |
| 2005 | 10 | 190 |
| 2006 | 12 | 249 |
| 2007 | 7 | 270 |
| 2008 | 6 | 319 |
| 2009 | 16 | 344 |
| 2010 | 33 | 394 |
| 2011 | 36 | 478 |
| 2012 | 43 | 497 |
| 2013 | 46 | 598 |
| 2014 | 49 | 640 |
| 2015 | 63 | 726 |
| 2016 | 52 | 821 |
| 2017 | 74 | 866 |
| 2018 | 86 | 1047 |
| 2019 | 74 | 1339 |
| 2020 | 94 | 1694 |
| 2021 | 48 | 1868 |
| 2022 | 53 | 1848 |
| 2023 | 98 | 2062 |
| 2024 | 87 | 2310 |
Lindenwood University alumni
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Lee Daniels
- Occupations
- television producercasting directorscreenwriterfilm producerfilm actor
- Biography
-
Lee Daniels is an American film producer, director, and screenwriter. He made his directorial film debut with Shadowboxer (2005), followed by Precious (2009) which earned him Academy Award nominations for Best Director and Best Picture. He has since directed The Paperboy (2012, which he co-wrote), The Butler (2013), The United States vs. Billie Holiday (2021), and The Deliverance (2024). He also produced the films Monster's Ball (2001), The Woodsman (2004), Tennessee (2008), Pimp (2018), and Concrete Cowboy (2020).
-
Marjorie Finlay
- Enrolled in Lindenwood University
- In 1949 graduated with Bachelor of Music
- Occupations
- television personalitymaster of ceremoniesradio personality
- Biography
-
Marjorie Finlay was an American opera singer and television personality. A coloratura soprano, Finlay performed concert and opera singing. After winning a talent contest in 1950, she toured on the ABC radio network show Music With the Girls. Finlay later had her own television program and served as an MC for El Show Pan-Americano in Puerto Rico. She toured South America and released an album in Mexico. She is the maternal grandmother of singer-songwriter Taylor Swift, who dedicated her songs "Marjorie" and "Timeless" to her.
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Shandi Finnessey
- Occupations
- modeltelevision presenterbeauty pageant contestant
- Biography
-
Shandi Ren Finnessey is an American actress, model, TV host and beauty pageant titleholder. She is best known for winning the Miss USA title, as Miss Missouri USA. She previously held the title of Miss Missouri 2002 and competed in Miss America, where she won a preliminary award. She placed as first runner-up at the Miss Universe 2004 competition.
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Wesley Bell
- Occupations
- lawyerpolitician
- Biography
-
Wesley Jonell-Cleavon Bell is an American attorney and politician serving as the U.S. representative for Missouri's 1st congressional district since 2025. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously served as prosecuting attorney for St. Louis County, Missouri, from 2019 to 2025.
General info
| Alternative names | LU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1827 |
| Motto | Like No Other |
| Colors | black, gold |
| Total FTE staff | 911 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: Moderate Research Activity |
Location and contacts
| Address | 209 S Kingshighway St Saint Charles, Missouri, 63301-1695 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 70,000 |
| Phone | 6369492000 |