Lindenwood University

https://www.lindenwood.edu

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2019 Undergraduate Tuition

$18,000

6.51% growth from 2018

2019 Average Net Price

$17,891

After Financial Aid

2017 Student Loan

4.86%

Default Rate

2019 Acceptance Rate

87.6%

3,899 Applicants

2019 Enrolled Students

8,392

73.1% Full-Time

2018 Graduation Rate

50.2%

668 Graduates

About

Lindenwood University is a higher education institution located in St. Charles County, MO. In 2016, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at Lindenwood University were General Business (363 degrees awarded), Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (109 degrees), and Kinesiology & Exercise Science (81 degrees).

In 2019, 3,034 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Lindenwood University. 61.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 38.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,812 degrees), 4.09 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (443 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Lindenwood University is $18,000, which is $−10,500 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,500).

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Costs

The median undergraduate tuition at Lindenwood University is $18,000, which is $−10,500 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,500).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $17,891.

In 2019, 88% of undergraduate students received federal grants, while 62% of undergraduate students received federal loans.

Student Expenses

Tuition Costs

$18,000

2019 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2019, the cost of tuition at Lindenwood University was $18,000. The cost of tuition at Lindenwood University is $−10,500 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,500).

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

Average Net Price

$17,891

2019 Value

4.09%

1 Year Growth

In 2019 Lindenwood University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $17,891. Between 2018 and 2019, the average net price of Lindenwood University grew by 4.09%.

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

$10,750

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Lindenwood University was of $10,750 in 2019. During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of room and board increased by 20.8% between 2018 and 2019. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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

Financial Aid

Financial Aid by Income Level

88%

Of Undergraduates Receive Grants

62%

Of Undergraduates Receive Federal Loans

88% of undergraduate students at Lindenwood University received grants or loans in 2019. This represents a growth of 6.02% with respect to 2018, when 83% 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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

4.86%

2017 Default Rate

165

Number of Defaults

In 2017 the default rate for borrower's at Lindenwood University was 4.86%, which represents 165 out of the 3396 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Lindenwood University received 3,899 undergraduate applications in 2019, which represents a 14.1% annual growth. Out of those 3,899 applicants, 3,414 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 87.6% acceptance rate.

There were 8,392 students enrolled at Lindenwood University in 2019, and 33% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Lindenwood University has an overall enrollment yield of 23.4%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

87.6%

Acceptance Rate in 2019

3,414

Accepted Out of 3,899

In 2019, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Lindenwood University was 87.6% (3,414 admissions from 3,899 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2018, which was 88.1%. Between 2018 and 2019, the number of applicants grew by 14.1%, while admissions grew by 13.4%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Lindenwood University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

SAT Scores

33%

Submission Percentage

266

Scores Submitted

33% of enrolled first-time students at Lindenwood University in 2019 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Lindenwood University has a total enrollment of 8,392 students. The full-time enrollment at Lindenwood University is 6,137 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,255. This means that 73.1% of students enrolled at Lindenwood University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Lindenwood University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 58.2% White, 14.8% Black or African American, 3.87% Hispanic or Latino, 2.69% Two or More Races, 0.906% Asian, 0.441% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.417% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Lindenwood University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (32.4%), followed by White Male (25.5%) and Black or African American Female (6.94%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (34.5%), followed by White Male (19.5%) and Black or African American Female (16.5%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

73.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Lindenwood University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 8,392 students. The full-time enrollment at Lindenwood University is 6,137 and the part-time enrollment is 2,255. This means that 73.1% of students enrolled at Lindenwood University are enrolled full-time compared with 77.6% at similar Doctoral 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

64%

2019 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 64%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (83%), 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

White
4,884
Black or African American
1,244
Hispanic or Latino
325

The enrolled student population at Lindenwood University is 58.2% White, 14.8% Black or African American, 3.87% Hispanic or Latino, 2.69% Two or More Races, 0.906% Asian, 0.441% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.417% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 50.3% White, 14.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.48% 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, 854 students (10.2%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2019, 690 more women than men received degrees from Lindenwood University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Lindenwood University is white (1,812 degrees awarded). There were 4.09 times more white graduates than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (443 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Lindenwood University is General Business (363 degrees awarded), followed by Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (109 degrees) and Kinesiology & Exercise Science (81 degrees).

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 Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (167 degrees awarded), Education (574 degrees), and English (109 degrees).

Workforce

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 (1,705,591 people), Accountants & auditors (1,027,270 people), Other managers (894,184 people), Secondary school teachers (632,081 people), and Financial managers (531,375 people).

The most specialized majors at Lindenwood University are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (167 degrees awarded), Education (574 degrees), English (109 degrees), Business (988 degrees), and Communications (132 degrees).

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, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Physicians, Actuaries, and Dentists

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 (3,401,373 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (758,081 people), Computer Systems Design (611,765 people), Banking & related activities (543,674 people), and Insurance carriers (499,615 people).

Degrees

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

General Business
363 degree-majorss awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
109 degree-majorss awarded
Kinesiology & Exercise Science
81 degree-majorss awarded

In 2019, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Lindenwood University was General Business with 363 degrees awarded.

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

Gender Breakdown for Common Majors

1,172

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2019

1,862

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2019

In 2019, 1,172 degrees were awarded to men at Lindenwood University, which is 0.629 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,862).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2019, 242 degrees were awarded to men at Lindenwood University in General Business, which is 0.96 times less than the 252 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2019, 252 degrees were awarded to women at Lindenwood University in General Business, which is 1.04 times more than the 242 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

32%

100% Completion Time

50%

150% Completion Time

In 2019, 32% of students graduating from Lindenwood University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 50% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 51% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral 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.

Diversity

Graduation Rate by Race and Gender

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Male

Highest Graduation Rate (75%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate at Lindenwood University is Male and Two or More Races (75% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (69.1%).

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, 2.54% of graduates (17 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
1,812 degrees awarded
Black or African American
443 degrees awarded
Unknown
308 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Lindenwood University is white (1,812 degrees awarded). There were 4.09 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (443 degrees).

10.2% of degree recipients (308 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Gender

Most Common Gender Demographic

White Female
1,120 degrees awarded
White Male
692 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
334 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and gender grouping at Lindenwood University is white female (1,120 degrees awarded). There were 1.62 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (692 degrees).

Operations

Lindenwood University has an endowment valued at nearly $168M, as of the end of the 2019 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of $8.61M (5.12%), compared to the 4.24% average return ($13.2M on $311M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2019, Lindenwood University had a total salary expenditure of $148M. Lindenwood University employs 91 Associate professors, 77 Professors, and 72 Assistant professors. Most academics at Lindenwood University are Male Associate professors (48), Female Associate professors(43), and Female Professors (42).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Lindenwood University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 142 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 111 employees, and Service with 92 employees.

Finances

Endowment

$168M

2019 Endowment

1.84%

decline from 2018

Lindenwood University has an endowment valued at about $168M, as of the end of the 2019 fiscal year. The endowment of Lindenwood University declined 1.84% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $143M lower than than the median endowment of Doctoral 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 Doctoral Universities: Moderate Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$1.06M - Federal
$0 - State
$0 - Local

As of 2019, Lindenwood University received $1.06M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $0 from state grants and contracts, and $0 from local grants and contracts.

Expenses

Salary Expenditure

$69.6M

2019 Salaries

3.57%

decline from 2018

In 2019, Lindenwood University paid a median of $69.6M in salaries, which represents 47.1% of their overall expenditure ($148M) and a 3.57% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.72% growth from 2017 and a 1.73% decline from 2016.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 234M (42.4% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$20.5M

Instructional Salaries

257

Number of Employees

In 2019, Lindenwood University paid a total of $20.5M to 257 employees working as instructors, which represents 29.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $71.1M (30.3%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Faculty and Staff

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

91 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

142 Employees

In 2019, the most common positions for instructional staff at Lindenwood University were Associate professor with 91 employees; Professor with 77 employees; and Professor with 72 employees.

In 2019, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Lindenwood University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 142 employees; Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 111 employees; and Service with 92 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Gender

Most Common Demographic

Male Associate professor
Female Associate professor
Female Professor

In 2019, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Lindenwood University was Male Associate professor with 48 employees, Female Associate professor with 43 employees, and Female Professor with 42 employees.

This chart shows the gender split between each academic rank present at Lindenwood University.

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