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Lindenwood University
About 57 in 100 applicants get into Lindenwood University — solidly within reach for students near the ranges below.
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Lindenwood University sits in Saint Charles proper — a private campus woven into the city rather than walled off from it. International students are a visible presence here — 5.7% of undergraduates come from outside the U.S.
Its highest-earning path is Computer Systems Analysis, where graduates median $98,053 four years out. Faculty pay averages $107,880 a year here — a rough proxy for what the school spends on the teaching itself. With 4,624 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 65.6% of first-years come back for a second year.
Submitters admitted here typically landed between 19 and 24 on the ACT composite. Put your own practice estimate on Lindenwood University's range with the ACT calculator, or bring a saved GPA from the grade tools.
Admissions
Lindenwood University is test-optional — scores count when submitted, none required. Lindenwood University's submitters' middle half scored 19–24 on the ACT; read that as the stronger-tester end of the admitted class.
| Score | 25th | 50th | 75th |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACT Composite | 19 | 22 | 24 |
Percentiles are among students who submitted scores (Fall 2023 admissions cycle).
In the Fall 2023 cycle, Lindenwood University received 6,743 applications and admitted 4,441 (65.9%), with 891 enrolling.
How Lindenwood University compares
| Lindenwood University | Missouri median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 56.8% | 72.6% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $21,600 | $20,293 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $53,278 | $47,885 | $53,781 |
Ten years after enrolling, the median Lindenwood University student earns $53,278 — 11% above the Missouri median of $47,885 for college-goers.
Cost, size & completion
Lindenwood University lists tuition at $21,600 for everyone — private schools don't do residency pricing. Lindenwood University's sticker and net price can differ sharply after aid; treat $21,600 as the ceiling, not the bill.
Lindenwood University enrolls 4,624 undergraduates — mid-sized, with the trade-offs Lindenwood University's scale implies: more programs than a small college, more anonymity too.
49.3% graduate within six years. Roughly 51% don't — ask a Lindenwood University tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Top majors by earnings at Lindenwood University
| Bachelor's program | Median earnings, 4 yrs after completion |
|---|---|
| Computer Systems Analysis | $98,053 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | $97,217 |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | $89,675 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | $86,526 |
| Health and Medical Administrative Services | $69,956 |
| Accounting and Related Services | $66,383 |
| Business/Commerce, General | $63,524 |
| Human Resources Management and Services | $63,385 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | $63,077 |
| Public Health | $62,455 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | $58,400 |
| Marketing | $57,255 |
| Political Science and Government | $55,869 |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | $55,003 |
| Communication and Media Studies | $54,917 |
| Social Work | $53,359 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $52,598 |
| Biology, General | $50,669 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | $48,991 |
| Fine and Studio Arts | $46,244 |
| Psychology, General | $46,138 |
| Computer Software and Media Applications | $45,810 |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | $43,329 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | $41,633 |
| Education, Other | $37,795 |
Median earnings for these 25 Lindenwood University programs come from a different federal cohort than the campus-wide $53,278 above — compare rows to each other, not to that 10-year figure. 42 additional Lindenwood University programs have earnings withheld under federal privacy rules.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for Lindenwood University?
The middle 50% of Lindenwood University's submitters earned ACT composites of 19–24; no GPA cutoff is published.
What is Lindenwood University's acceptance rate?
65.9% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 4,441 admitted from 6,743 applicants.
How much does Lindenwood University cost?
At Lindenwood University, published tuition is $21,600 — net price after aid usually comes in lower. That number is Lindenwood University's ceiling, not a quote.
What do Lindenwood University graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $53,278 ten years after enrolling. The table above breaks this down by major.
Similar colleges in Missouri
- Kansas City Art Institute — 54.8% admitted
- Drury University — 57.6% admitted
- Central Methodist University-College of Liberal Arts and Sciences — 56.9% admitted
- William Jewell College — 38.4% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.