Lindenwood University
Saint Charles, MO · Private
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Lindenwood University admitted 56.8% of applicants university-wide (4,528 of 7,966).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 56.8% | 4,528 | 7,966 |
| In-state | 78.6% | 2,200 | 2,800 |
| Out-of-state | 75.0% | 750 | 1,000 |
| International applicants | 75.0% | 150 | 200 |
| Men | 49.8% | 956 | 1,919 |
| Women | 53.5% | 1,717 | 3,208 |
Also offers Early Action (closes Dec 1) — the Common Data Set doesn't publish EA admit counts.
Of 4,528 admitted students, 638 enrolled (14.1% yield).
Lindenwood University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C1–C2 · 2023 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 22–28
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 2.50–3.74
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
Lindenwood University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C9–C12 · 2023 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $38,750/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $21,600 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $17,150 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $38,750/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $15,678 |
| $30k–48k | $14,701 |
| $48k–75k | $17,603 |
| $75k–110k | $20,760 |
| Over $110k | $23,821 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- President's Scholarship — $14,000 per year (Merit)
- Provost's Scholarship — $12,000 per year (Merit)
- Trustees Scholarship — Up to $12,000 per year (Trustee)
- Dean's Scholarship — $10,000 per year (Merit)
- Achievement Scholarship — Up to $8,000 per year (Merit)
- University Scholarship — $8,000 per year (Merit)
- Leadership Scholarship — $5,000 per year (Other)
- Legacy Scholarship — $2,000 per year (Other)
- Athletic Scholarships — Varies (Athletic)
- Lindenwood Grant — Varies (Need Based)
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
- President's Scholarship — $14,000 per year (Merit)
- Provost's Scholarship — $12,000 per year (Merit)
- Trustees Scholarship — Up to $12,000 per year (Trustee)
- Dean's Scholarship — $10,000 per year (Merit)
- Achievement Scholarship — Up to $8,000 per year (Merit)
- University Scholarship — $8,000 per year (Merit)
- International Student Scholarship — Up to $5,000 per year (International Aid)
- Leadership Scholarship — $5,000 per year (Other)
- Athletic Scholarships — Varies (Athletic)
Lindenwood University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections G–H · 2023
Application requirements
US applicants
- Completed Application
- Official High School Transcripts
- ACT or SAT Scores (optional)
International applicants
- Completed Application
- Official High School Transcripts
- ACT or SAT Scores (optional)
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
Lindenwood University · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
Lindenwood University requires no supplemental essays.
Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 3, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $53,278
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 49.3%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 66%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $26,000
- At graduation
Lindenwood University · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (30%), Computer & information sciences (14%), Visual & performing arts (7%).
Student–faculty ratio: 13:1 · 54% of class sections have under 20 students.
Lindenwood University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections E, F, I · 2023 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.