Lindenwood University

www.lindenwood.edu

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$18,540

3% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$17,654

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.77%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

74.8%

3,355 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

7,003

65.5% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

53.1%

646 Graduates

About

Lindenwood University is a higher education institution located in St. Charles County, MO. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Lindenwood University were General Business (200 degrees awarded), Kinesiology & Exercise Science (69 degrees), and Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (69 degrees).

In 2021, 2,068 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Lindenwood University. 62.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 37.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,308 degrees), 4.42 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (296 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Lindenwood University is $18,540, which is $−10,452 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Lindenwood University is $18,540, which is $−10,452 less than the national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $17,654.

In 2021, 89% of undergraduate students attending Lindenwood University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 63% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$18,540

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Lindenwood University was $18,540. The cost of tuition at Lindenwood University is $−10,452 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Doctoral Universities ($28,992).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Lindenwood University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$17,654

2021 Value

2.22%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Lindenwood University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $17,654. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Lindenwood University grew by 2.22%.

This chart compares the average net price of Lindenwood University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$11,435

Room and Board

$1,300

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Lindenwood University was of $11,435 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 2.28% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,300. The cost of books and supplies increased by 4% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Lindenwood University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

89%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

63%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

89% of undergraduate students at Lindenwood University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 3.49% with respect to 2020, when 86% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Lindenwood University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

1.77%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Lindenwood University was 1.77%, which represents 55 out of the 3113 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Lindenwood University received 3,355 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 24.5% annual growth. Out of those 3,355 applicants, 2,511 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 74.8% acceptance rate.

There were 7,003 students enrolled at Lindenwood University in 2021. 13% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Lindenwood University has an overall enrollment yield of 29%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

74.8%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

2,511

Accepted Out of 3,355

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Lindenwood University was 74.8% (2,511 admissions from 3,355 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 92.1%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 24.5%, while admissions grew by 1.13%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Lindenwood University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

13%

Submission Percentage (2021)

Scores Submitted (2021)

13% of enrolled first-time students at Lindenwood University in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Lindenwood University had a total enrollment of 7,003 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Lindenwood University is 4,590 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,413. This means that 65.5% of students enrolled at Lindenwood University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Lindenwood University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 62.9% White, 14.5% Black or African American, 4.71% Hispanic or Latino, 2.8% Two or More Races, 1.24% Asian, 0.571% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.528% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Lindenwood University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (35.4%), followed by White Male (27.5%) and Black or African American Female (6.87%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (44.9%), followed by White Male (19.1%) and Black or African American Female (10.9%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

65.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Lindenwood University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 7,003 students. The full-time enrollment at Lindenwood University is 4,590 and the part-time enrollment is 2,413. This means that 65.5% of students enrolled at Lindenwood University are enrolled full-time compared with 76.6% at similar Doctoral Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Lindenwood University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

78%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Lindenwood University was 78%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Doctoral Universities (84%), Lindenwood University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Lindenwood University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
4,403 enrolled students
Black or African American
1,015 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
330 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Lindenwood University is 62.9% White, 14.5% Black or African American, 4.71% Hispanic or Latino, 2.8% Two or More Races, 1.24% Asian, 0.571% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.528% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Doctoral Universities is 48.9% White, 15.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 9.56% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 394 students (5.63%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 528 more women than men received degrees from Lindenwood University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Lindenwood University is white (1,308 degrees awarded). There were 4.42 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (296 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Lindenwood University is General Business (200 degrees awarded), followed by Kinesiology & Exercise Science (69 degrees) and Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (69 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Lindenwood University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are English (105 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (128 degrees), and EDUCATION. (476 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Lindenwood University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,931,469 people), Accountants & auditors (1,074,463 people), Other managers (827,699 people), Secondary school teachers (560,707 people), and Financial managers (503,605 people).

The most specialized majors at Lindenwood University in 2021 are English (105 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (128 degrees), EDUCATION. (476 degrees), Business (573 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (86 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Lindenwood University are Surgeons, Physicians, Nurse anesthetists, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Lindenwood University are English (105 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (128 degrees), EDUCATION. (476 degrees), Business (573 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (86 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Lindenwood University are Elementary & secondary schools (3,444,487 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (754,929 people), Computer Systems Design (593,579 people), Banking & related activities (529,682 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (504,669 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Lindenwood University.

Most Common (2021)

General Business
200 degrees awarded
Kinesiology & Exercise Science
69 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
69 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Lindenwood University was General Business with 200 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Lindenwood University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

770

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

1,298

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 770 degrees were awarded to men at Lindenwood University, which is 0.593 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,298).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Lindenwood University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 130 degrees were awarded to men at Lindenwood University in General Business, which is 1.26 times more than the 103 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 103 degrees were awarded to men at Lindenwood University in General Business, which is 0.792 times less than the 130 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

32%

100% Completion Time

50%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 32% of students graduating from Lindenwood University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 50% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 51% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Doctoral Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Lindenwood University is Female and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Doctoral Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 12.4% of graduates (80 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
1,308 degrees awarded
Black or African American
296 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
79 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Lindenwood University is white (1,308 degrees awarded). There were 4.42 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (296 degrees).

6.38% of degree recipients (132 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
826 degrees awarded
White Male
482 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
200 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Lindenwood University is white female (826 degrees awarded). There were 1.71 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (482 degrees).

Operations

Lindenwood University has an endowment valued at nearly $204M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 47.2M (23.2%) compared to the 10.4% average return (40.5M on 388M) across all Doctoral Universities.

In 2021, Lindenwood University had a total salary expenditure of 115M. Lindenwood University employs 71 Associate professors, 67 Professors and 34 Assistant professors. Most academics at Lindenwood University are Female Professor (40), Male Associate professor (38), and Female Associate professor (33).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Lindenwood University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 114 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 88 employees, and Management with 67 employees.

Endowment

$204M

2021 Endowment

23.3%

growth from 2020

Lindenwood University has an endowment valued at about $204M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Lindenwood University grew 23.3% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $184M lower than than the median endowment of Doctoral Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Lindenwood University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Doctoral Universities: Moderate Research Activity Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$51.2M

2021 Salaries

21.6%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Lindenwood University paid a median of $51.2M in salaries, which represents 44.5% of their overall expenditure ($115M) and a 21.6% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Doctoral Universities is 234M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$17M

Instructional Salaries

187

Number of Employees

In 2021, Lindenwood University paid a total of $17M to 187 employees working as instructors, which represents 33.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $71M (30.3%) for similar Doctoral Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

71 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

114 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Lindenwood University were Associate professor with 71 employees, Professor with 67 employees, and Assistant professor with 34 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Lindenwood University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 114 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 88 employees, and Management with 67 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Professor
Male Associate professor
Female Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Lindenwood University was Female Professor with 40 employees, Male Associate professor with 38 employees, and Female Associate professor with 33 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Lindenwood University.