# Lindenwood University

Private nonprofit college in Saint Charles, MO. IPEDS ID 177968.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/lindenwood-university · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/lindenwood-university.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 57% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $19,638 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 49%; beats 38% of MO colleges and 41% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $53,278; beats 69% of MO colleges and 50% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $20,500

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $15,678 |
| 30-48k | $14,701 |
| 48-75k | $17,603 |
| 75-110k | $20,760 |
| 110k+ | $23,821 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.3 years on average (37% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $53,278 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $35,438 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MO (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $15,678 | $67,415 | 3.8 years |
| 30-48k | $14,701 | $63,214 | 3.5 years |
| 48-75k | $17,603 | $75,693 | 4.2 years |
| 75-110k | $20,760 | $89,268 | 5.0 years |
| 110k+ | $23,821 | $102,430 | 5.7 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $35,436
- Tuition and fees: $21,600
- Housing and meals: $10,800; books: $1,400

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: not reported; SAT math: not reported; ACT: 22–28 (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 6,743 applicants, 4,441 admitted, 891 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 57%, ACT 22–28 (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 66%, ACT 19–24 (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (67 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Systems Analysis | not reported | $98,053 | not reported |
| Nursing | not reported | $97,217 | not reported |
| Information Technology | $66,965 | $89,675 | $29,485 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $60,752 | $86,526 | $31,241 |
| Health Administration | $50,509 | $69,956 | $35,500 |
| Accounting | $46,842 | $66,383 | $26,500 |
| Business | $47,821 | $63,524 | $31,000 |
| Human Resources | $50,426 | $63,385 | $34,750 |
| Finance | $45,011 | $63,077 | $26,778 |
| Public Health | not reported | $62,455 | $27,000 |
| Criminal Justice | $36,253 | $58,400 | $27,000 |
| Marketing | $41,404 | $57,255 | $27,000 |
| Political Science | not reported | $55,869 | $24,022 |
| Public Relations and Advertising | $32,000 | $55,003 | $27,000 |
| Communications | $41,579 | $54,917 | $28,500 |
| Social Work | not reported | $53,359 | $27,000 |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $36,653 | $52,598 | $34,596 |
| Biology | $30,486 | $50,669 | $27,000 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $35,314 | $48,991 | $28,000 |
| Studio Art | not reported | $46,244 | not reported |
| Psychology | $28,934 | $46,138 | $25,131 |
| Software and Media Applications | $34,433 | $45,810 | $25,717 |
| Theatre | $25,083 | $43,329 | $27,000 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $37,314 | $41,633 | $27,000 |
| Education, Other | $32,812 | $37,795 | $29,530 |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Journalism | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Broadcasting / Digital Media | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Special Education | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $29,554 | not reported | $32,500 |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| English | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Writing | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Literature | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Cell / Cellular Biology and Anatomical Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Statistics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Philosophy | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Religious Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Religious Education | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Chemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Fire Protection | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Human Services | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Public Administration | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Anthropology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Criminology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Economics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| International Relations | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Sociology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Dance | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Graphic / Interior / Fashion Design | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Film and Photography | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Music | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Arts and Entertainment Management | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Business Administration | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| International Business | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Management Information Systems | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| General Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing Operations | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| History | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Business → Management analyst: median wage $101,100 (St. Louis, MO-IL), $97,270 (MO), $101,860 (U.S.)
- Criminal Justice → Police officer: median wage $73,240 (St. Louis, MO-IL), $59,460 (MO), $76,210 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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