Lindenwood University: Review & Facts

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Lindenwood University is a medium four-year, private not-for-profit school with 7,385 students enrolled. This institution was founded in 1827 and is one of the 2 colleges and schools located in Saint Charles, Missouri.

Academic Offerings



Majors
Offered
118
Good
Bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, and doctoral degree are offered at Lindenwood University.

Lindenwood University follows a continuous curriculum calendar system and offers enrollment in 118 majors. The most popular concentrations are Education, Business, Management, Computer Science, and Psychology. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings against other schools and colleges.

It is important 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 plan to transfer or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Student Retention
75%
Fair
The rate of student retention at Lindenwood University is fair at 75% (close to Missouri average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students enjoy their stay at this school.

The graduation rate at Lindenwood University is below average - 52%. Approximately 32% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Lindenwood University is pretty decent, 14:1. Learn more details on faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans



Tuition and fees per year
$18,100
High
Average tuition cost is fairly high - $18,000 a year. The additional fees at Lindenwood University beyond tuition are around $100, which comes to $18,100 per 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
92%
Easy
According to government data, 2,695 applications were submitted and 2,483 were accepted, so it is very 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
F
Unsafe
Lindenwood University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates about 2,600 students, which offers a nice on-campus housing option. The room price is relatively low: approximately $4,300 a year.

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 obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime data, Lindenwood University appears to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Lindenwood University Location and Maps



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