Lindenwood University
Private college · Saint Charles, MO · 4,624 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
57%
Moderately selective
SAT (middle 50%)
—
ACT (middle 50%)
22–28
Average net price
$21,443
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$36,897
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
56%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Lindenwood University?
Lindenwood University accepts about 57 of every 100 applicants (57%), which makes it moderately selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 22–28.
The latest federal data says Lindenwood University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Lindenwood University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Lindenwood University cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $36,897 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $21,443 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $22,794 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$22,794
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$22,794
- Room & board$12,402
- Total cost of attendance$36,897
- Average net price after grants$21,443
Popular majors
Business, Computer Science, Visual & Performing Arts, Psychology, Health Professions & Nursing.
Lindenwood University FAQ
- What is Lindenwood University's acceptance rate?
- 57% — moderately selective.
- What ACT score do you need for Lindenwood University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 22–28.
- Is Lindenwood University test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Lindenwood University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Lindenwood University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Lindenwood University cost?
- About $36,897 a year before aid; $21,443 on average after grants.
- What is Lindenwood University's FAFSA school code?
- 002480. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Lindenwood University receives your information.
- What is Lindenwood University's graduation rate?
- 56% of students finish within six years.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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