Lindenwood University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - Very GoodQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - PoorCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Good

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Lindenwood University is a medium four-year, private not-for-profit school with 7,000 students enrolled. This institution was founded in 1827 and is one of the 2 colleges and schools located in Saint Charles, Missouri.

Academic Offerings

Bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, and doctoral degree are offered at Lindenwood University.

Majors
Offered
104
Lindenwood University follows a continuous curriculum calendar system and offers enrollment in 104 majors. The most popular concentrations are Education, Business, Management, Psychology, and Computer Science. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a positive sign. However, if you would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Lindenwood University student retention rate is fair at 77% (close to Missouri average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
77%
Fair
The graduation rate at Lindenwood University is low: 48%. Approximately 32% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Lindenwood University is pretty good, 13:1. Read more information regarding faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition prices are high - about $19,100 per year. The additional fees at Lindenwood University beyond tuition are around $200, which comes to $19,300 a year.

Read the details about Lindenwood University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
74%
Doable
According to government data, 4,372 applications were submitted and 3,236 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to be accepted at this school.

This college will consider accepting your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits for admission.

Learn more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Lindenwood University in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$4,300
Medium
Lindenwood University provides a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a wonderful option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Lindenwood University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D
Unsafe
Lindenwood University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 2,800 students, which offers a decent on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is relatively low: around $4,300 annually.

Army and Air Force ROTC programs are available at Lindenwood University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime numbers, Lindenwood University seems to be a relatively dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Lindenwood University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Lindenwood University
209 S Kingshighway St
Saint Charles, Missouri
63301-1695, USA
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