Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $35,436. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | All students |
|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $21,600 |
| Housing & meals | $10,800 |
| Books & supplies | $1,400 |
| Personal & travel | $2,900 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$1,264 |
| Total cost of attendance | $35,436 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
College Scorecard
Lindenwood University net price compared with other Missouri colleges
Lindenwood University has the 27th-lowest average net price of 49 Missouri colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 | Evangel University | $18,669 | 65% | $46,573 |
| 24 | Ranken Technical College | $18,795 | 53% | $55,955 |
| 25 | Lincoln University | $19,092 | 21% | $39,463 |
| 26 | Southeast Missouri Hospital College of Nursing and Health Sciences | $19,390 | 75% | $60,918 |
| 27 | Lindenwood University | $19,638 | 49% | $53,278 |
| 28 | University of Missouri-Columbia | $20,268 | 75% | $63,403 |
| 29 | Ozark Christian College | $20,580 | 64% | $41,297 |
| 30 | Drury University | $20,831 | 62% | $40,694 |
| 31 | Park University | $21,032 | 38% | $56,309 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All Missouri colleges →
Why Lindenwood University costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lindenwood University | 57% | $19,638 | 49% | $53,278 | This school |
| Columbia College | — | $22,715 | 42% | $45,378 | |
| Park University | — | $21,032 | 38% | $56,309 | |
| Ranken Technical College | — | $18,795 | 53% | $55,955 | |
| Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences | 57% | $22,766 | 51% | $48,991 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Lindenwood University would cost you $3,077 less per year than Columbia College, on average.
- Lower sticker price at Lindenwood University, mostly from lower tuition & fees (−$4,226).
- Lindenwood University gives aided families $1,306 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Missouri resident | Lindenwood University | Columbia College | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $21,600 | $25,826 | −$4,226 |
| Books & supplies | $1,400 | $480 | +$920 |
| Housing & meals | $10,800 | $8,874 | +$1,926 |
| Personal & travel | $2,900 | $5,248 | −$2,348 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$1,264 | −$3,221 | +$1,957 |
| Sticker price | $35,436 | $37,207 | −$1,771 |
| Average grants | −$15,798 | −$14,492 | −$1,306 |
| You pay | $19,638 | $22,715 | −$3,077 |
“+” means Lindenwood University costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Lindenwood University cost questions
How much is tuition at Lindenwood University?
Tuition and fees are $21,600 a year.
What is the total cost of attending Lindenwood University?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $35,436 a year.
What do families actually pay at Lindenwood University?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $19,638 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $15,678; $48–75k pay $17,603; $110k+ pay $23,821.
How much debt do Lindenwood University graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $20,500, and 4.0% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to Lindenwood University overview