Lindenwood University
PrivateSaint Charles, MO
Lindenwood University is a private mid-sized school in Saint Charles, MO, enrolling about 4,624 undergraduates. Admissions are moderately selective here -- roughly 57% of applicants get in. Its highest-earning reported major is Computer Systems Analysis (Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services), where graduates report median earnings of $98,053/year four years out. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.
Admissions
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.
Where do you stand against Lindenwood University's numbers?
Check your chances hereHow Lindenwood University weighs your application
From Lindenwood University's own Common Data Set, 2024-25, Section C7 -- not a generic admissions checklist. What is a Common Data Set?
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Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What does Lindenwood University look for in applicants?
Per Lindenwood University's own Common Data Set (Section C7), it rates academic GPA as "very important" in admissions decisions -- its own stated top factors, not a generic guess.
What is Lindenwood University's acceptance rate?
Lindenwood University in Saint Charles, MO admits approximately 57% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What ACT score do I need for Lindenwood University?
Admitted students at Lindenwood University typically score between 22–28 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does Lindenwood University cost?
Lindenwood University's total cost of attendance is reported at $35,436 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
Does Lindenwood University require students to live on campus?
No -- Lindenwood University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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