Lindenwood University
Saint Charles, MO · Private nonprofit · offers Graduate degrees
57%Acceptance rate
$19,638Average net price / year
49%Graduation rate
$53,278Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$26,000Median debt at graduation
4,624Undergraduates
Cost
- In-state tuition & fees
- $21,600
- Total cost of attendance
- $35,436
- Room & board
- $11,700
- Books & supplies
- $1,400
- Average net price
- $19,638
Net price by family income
- $0–30k
- $15,678
- $30–48k
- $14,701
- $48–75k
- $17,603
- $75–110k
- $20,760
- $110k+
- $23,821
Admissions
- Acceptance rate
- 56.8%
- Average SAT
- 1190
- ACT composite (25–75%)
- 22–28
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 49%
- First-year retention
- 66%
- Median earnings (6 yrs)
- $45,711
- Median earnings (10 yrs)
- $53,278
- Median debt (graduates)
- $26,000
- 3-year loan default rate
- 0.0%
- Students with Pell grants
- 30%
- Students with federal loans
- 49%
Programs: what graduates earn
51 of 134 programs have published earnings or debt data. Earnings are median salaries of graduates one year after completing the program (or the latest available year).
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 11 | $99,320 | $21,701 |
| Business/Commerce, General | 149 | $70,744 | $32,728 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | 25 | $65,415 | $30,750 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 13 | $60,457 | $32,070 |
| Communication and Media Studies | 9 | $59,112 | $30,750 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 39 | $56,609 | $29,829 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | 12 | $56,166 | $32,911 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 11 | $49,605 | $24,501 |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | 96 | $48,018 | $38,036 |
| Criminology | 11 | $47,448 | $30,672 |
| Special Education and Teaching | 18 | $47,206 | $29,158 |
| Education, Other | 79 | $47,065 | $21,238 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 69 | $43,878 | $45,324 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 42 | $42,568 | $38,399 |
| Public Administration | 6 | $73,408 | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 27 | $42,697 | — |
Doctoral degree
| Program | Graduates | Earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Curriculum and Instruction | 35 | $83,131 | $41,914 |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 0 | $81,617 | — |
Students
- Undergraduates
- 4,624
- Graduate students
- 4,342
- Part-time
- 12%
- Women / men
- 60% / 40%
- White
- 63%
- Hispanic
- 5%
- Black
- 13%
- Asian
- 2%
- International
- 6%
Faculty & school
- Student–faculty ratio
- 14:1
- Avg faculty salary
- $80,910 / year
- Full-time faculty
- 100%
- Accreditor
- Higher Learning Commission
- Website
- www.lindenwood.edu
- Also known as
- NA
Most popular fields
- Communication & Journalism – 4% of degrees
- Computer & Information Sciences – 14% of degrees
- Education – 5% of degrees
- Biological Sciences – 4% of degrees
- Interdisciplinary Studies – 3% of degrees
- Parks, Recreation & Fitness – 5% of degrees
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Lindenwood University?
56.8% of applicants were admitted, and admitted students averaged 1190 on the SAT.
How much does Lindenwood University cost?
The average net price after grants is $19,638 per year; in-state tuition and fees are $21,600 and the full cost of attendance is $35,436.
How much do Lindenwood University graduates earn?
Students who enrolled earn a median of $53,278 ten years later. See the program table above for salaries by major.
What is the graduation rate?
49% of first-time, full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, June 2026 release.