More selective than 90% of Missouri colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
0% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 28% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Lindenwood University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
Lindenwood University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Lindenwood University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT composite | 22 | 28 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Lindenwood University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 57% | — | — | 22–28 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 66% | — | — | 19–24 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Lindenwood University compared with other Missouri colleges?
Lindenwood University has the 5th-lowest acceptance rate of 41 Missouri colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | College of the Ozarks | 12% | 64% | $6,100 |
| 2 | Washington University in St Louis | 12% | 94% | $21,786 |
| 3 | William Jewell College | 38% | 68% | $17,562 |
| 4 | Kansas City Art Institute | 55% | 58% | $27,650 |
| 5 | Lindenwood University | 57% | 49% | $19,638 |
| 6 | Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences | 57% | 51% | $22,766 |
| 7 | Drury University | 58% | 62% | $20,831 |
| 8 | University of Missouri-St Louis | 63% | 57% | $15,071 |
| 9 | University of Central Missouri | 64% | 54% | $14,462 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Missouri colleges →
Who enrolls at Lindenwood University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Lindenwood University admissions questions
What is the Lindenwood University acceptance rate?
Lindenwood University accepts 57% of applicants, about 1 in 2. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 4,441 of 6,743 applicants were admitted.
Does Lindenwood University require the SAT or ACT?
Lindenwood University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 0% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 28% submitted ACT scores.
How many admitted students enroll at Lindenwood University?
20% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (891 of 4,441).
Is Lindenwood University getting harder to get into?
Lindenwood University accepted 57% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 66% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Lindenwood University overview