Lindenwood University

https://www.lindenwood.edu

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$19,900

2024 Average Net Price

$20,901

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

56.8%

7,966 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

6,826

65.6% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

49.3%

518 Graduates

About

Lindenwood University is a higher education institution located in St. Charles County, MO. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Lindenwood University were General Business (155 degrees awarded), Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (63 degrees), and General Psychology (60 degrees).

In 2024, 1,639 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Lindenwood University. 63.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 36.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,112 degrees), 5.27 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (211 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Lindenwood University is $19,900, which is $−4,100 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Lindenwood University is $19,900, which is $4,100 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $20,901.

In 2024, 84% of undergraduate students attending Lindenwood University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 49% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$19,900

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Lindenwood University was $19,900. The cost of tuition at Lindenwood University is $−4,100 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Lindenwood University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$20,901

2024 Value

11.8%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Lindenwood University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $20,901. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Lindenwood University grew by 11.8%.

This chart compares the average net price of Lindenwood University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$13,500

Room and Board

$1,400

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Lindenwood University was of $13,500 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 5.63% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,400. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 6.67% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Lindenwood University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

84%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

49%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

84% of undergraduate students at Lindenwood University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2023, when 84% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Lindenwood University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Lindenwood University received 7,966 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 18.1% annual growth. Out of those 7,966 applicants, 4,528 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 56.8% acceptance rate.

There were 6,826 students enrolled at Lindenwood University in 2024. 6% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Lindenwood University has an overall enrollment yield of 14.1%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

56.8%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

4,528

Accepted Out of 7,966

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Lindenwood University was 56.8% (4,528 admissions from 7,966 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 65.9%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 18.1%, while admissions grew by 1.96%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Lindenwood University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2022)

Scores Submitted (2022)

6% of enrolled first-time students at Lindenwood University in 2022 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Lindenwood University had a total enrollment of 6,826 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Lindenwood University is 4,475 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,351. This means that 65.6% of students enrolled at Lindenwood University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Lindenwood University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 61.5% White, 14.9% Black or African American, 4.83% Hispanic or Latino, 3.9% Two or More Races, 1.55% Asian, 0.41% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.322% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Lindenwood University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (38.4%), followed by White Male (25.8%) and Black or African American Female (7.35%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (42.8%), followed by White Male (21.2%) and Black or African American Female (8.98%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

65.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Lindenwood University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 6,826 students. The full-time enrollment at Lindenwood University is 4,475 and the part-time enrollment is 2,351. This means that 65.6% of students enrolled at Lindenwood University are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Lindenwood University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

66%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Lindenwood University was 66%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Lindenwood University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Lindenwood University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
4,201 enrolled students
Black or African American
1,015 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
330 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Lindenwood University is 61.5% White, 14.9% Black or African American, 4.83% Hispanic or Latino, 3.9% Two or More Races, 1.55% Asian, 0.41% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.322% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 553 students (8.1%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 443 more women than men received degrees from Lindenwood University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Lindenwood University is white (1,112 degrees awarded). There were 5.27 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (211 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Lindenwood University is General Business (155 degrees awarded), followed by Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (63 degrees) and General Psychology (60 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Lindenwood University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are English (96 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (101 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (125 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Lindenwood University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,793,313 people), Accountants & auditors (1,060,447 people), Other managers (939,537 people), Secondary school teachers (665,228 people), and Financial managers (570,162 people).

The most specialized majors at Lindenwood University in 2024 are English (96 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (101 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (125 degrees), Education (245 degrees), and Business (469 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Lindenwood University are Surgeons, Physicians, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Nurse anesthetists, and Skincare specialists

The most specialized majors at Lindenwood University are English (96 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (101 degrees), Visual & Performing Arts (125 degrees), Education (245 degrees), and Business (469 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Lindenwood University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,538,144 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (817,989 people), Computer Systems Design (734,063 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (567,819 people), and Construction (524,661 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Lindenwood University.

Most Common (2024)

General Business
155 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
63 degrees awarded
General Psychology
60 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Lindenwood University was General Business with 155 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Lindenwood University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

598

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

1,041

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 598 degrees were awarded to men at Lindenwood University, which is 0.574 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,041).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Lindenwood University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 133 degrees were awarded to men at Lindenwood University in General Business, which is 0.93 times less than the 143 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 143 degrees were awarded to men at Lindenwood University in General Business, which is 1.08 times more than the 133 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

43%

100% Completion Time

54%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 43% of students graduating from Lindenwood University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 54% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 55% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Female

Highest Graduation Rate (61.8%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2024 at Lindenwood University is Female and Hispanic or Latino (61.8% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 4.72% of graduates (24 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
1,112 degrees awarded
Black or African American
211 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
71 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Lindenwood University is white (1,112 degrees awarded). There were 5.27 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (211 degrees).

2.68% of degree recipients (44 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
1,239 degrees awarded
White Female
1,215 degrees awarded
White Female
1,189 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Lindenwood University is white female (1,239 degrees awarded). There were 1.02 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (1,215 degrees).

Operations

Lindenwood University has an endowment valued at nearly $159M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 20.3M (12.7%) compared to the 9.2% average return (4.22M on 45.9M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2024, Lindenwood University had a total salary expenditure of 140M. Lindenwood University employs 59 Professors, 57 Associate professors and 37 Assistant professors. Most academics at Lindenwood University are Female Professor (38), Male Associate professor (32), and Female Associate professor (25).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Lindenwood University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 116 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 107 employees, and Management with 75 employees.

Endowment

$159M

2024 Endowment

15.6%

decline from 2023

Lindenwood University has an endowment valued at about $159M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Lindenwood University declined 15.6% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $113M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Lindenwood University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$58.9M

2024 Salaries

5.85%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Lindenwood University paid a median of $58.9M in salaries, which represents 42% of their overall expenditure ($140M) and a 5.85% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 5.12% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 3.37% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$15.8M

Instructional Salaries

175

Number of Employees

In 2024, Lindenwood University paid a total of $15.8M to 175 employees working as instructors, which represents 26.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Lindenwood University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 116 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 107 employees, and Management with 75 employees.

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