Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 002480
- Phone: (573) 681-5000
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
87.56%FINANCIAL AID RATE
99%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
14:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
22FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$8,836Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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Lindenwood University
Also known as Lincoln University of Missouri
820 Chestnut Street, Jefferson City, MO
Lindenwood University, a nonprofit private institution, offers an assortment of degree programs, allowing students to choose which major is right for them. Located in Saint Charles, Missouri, the campus offers an urban setting for students to study in. LU has a yearly student enrollment of approximately eleven thousand.
A list of some of the more popular programs offered are:
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Education
- Health And Clinical Professions
- Social Sciences
- Communications And Journalism
The admissions process will begin with the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and test scores, which are then reviewed by admissions officials. Students may take either the SAT or ACT exam scores to be considered for admissions to this school. A score in a range of 1250 to 1640 on the SAT, or 20 to 24 for the ACT is usually submitted among admitted students. This school admits about 50 percent of students applying annually. Of those accepted, about 58 percent of students enrolled. More information on admissions can be found at lindenwood.edu.
The cost of undergraduate tuition is nearly $15,000, but may change each year. Students are encouraged to visit the school's price of attendance calculator to better understand their cost of attendance. Financial aid may be offered to students that meet the required requirements.
The mascot for LU is the "Lions", and they participate in intercollegiate athletics through the oversight and organization of the NCAA. Athletic programs available may include the following:
- Baseball (NAIA Division I)
- Basketball (NAIA Division I)
- Track & Field (NAIA Division I)
Students who wish to view more about this school may take a look at their website at http://www.lindenwood.edu.
Admission Requirements & Details
The admissions information below may give an overview of the candidates Lincoln University of Missouri accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
Total enrollment at Lindenwood University is around 9,500 students. The enrollment breakdown by academic level is 11% enrolling as graduate students and 69% as undergraduate students.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Tuition is estimated to be around $20,000 per year for in-state and nonresident students
- For part-time students, charges are between $500-$590 per unit
- on campus dorms & meals are estimated to cost around $11,000, the amount includes the serving of fifteen meals each week
Financial Aid Details
The table below breaks down the types of financial aid, the percent of students receiving aid, and average amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 99% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 99% | $11,529 |
Receiving Student Loans | 63% | $6,626 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, Lindenwood University may offer services to students including:- Online course work available
- Classes offered on nights and weekends
- Remedial courses
- Counseling assistance
- Work study style employment
- Assistance to find work
Intercollegiate Athletics
Lindenwood University is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division II with football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Great Lakes Valley Conference)
- Basketball (Great Lakes Valley Conference)
- Track and Field (Great Lakes Valley Conference)
- Field Hockey
- Football (Great Lakes Valley Conference)
- Golf
- Gymnastics
- Ice Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming and Diving
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
- Other Sports
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Lindenwood University by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B)
Business and Marketing Studies
- Human Resources (B, C, M)
- Accounting (B, M)
- Advertising and Marketing (B, M)
- Finance (B, M)
- Organizational and Nonprofit Management (B, M)
- International Business (B, M)
- Logistics and Supply Chain Management (M)
- Organizational Leadership (M)
- Sales Manager (B, M)
- Fashion Merchandising (B)
- Project Management
- Retail Management
- Entrepreneurship
- Financial Planning
- Information Systems
Communications and Journalism
- Communications (B, M)
- Public Relations (B)
- Journalism (B)
Computer and Information Sciences
- Information Technology (B)
- Computer Graphics (B)
- Web Design (B, M)
- Computer Systems Analyst (B)
Education
- Education (B, M)
- Educational Leadership and Administration (C, D, M)
- Elementary Education (B)
- Physical Education (B)
- Early Childhood Education (B)
- ESL (M)
- Special Education (B)
English Language and Literature
- Creative Writing (B, M)
- English (B)
Foreign Languages and Literature
Health and Clinical Professions
History
- History (B, M)
Liberal Arts and Sciences
- General Studies (B)
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B)
Natural Resources and Conservation
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Physical Sciences
- Chemistry (B)
Psychology
- Psychology (B)
Public Administration and Social Services
- Public Administration (M)
- Social Work (B)
Recreation and Fitness Studies
- Kinesiology And Exercise Science (B, M)
- Sports Management (B, M)
- Sports Medicine (B)
Security and Protective Services
- Criminal Justice (B)
Social Sciences
- Criminology (M)
- Political Science (B)
- Economics (B)
- Anthropology (B)
- International Relations (B)
- Sociology (B)
Visual and Performing Arts
Other 4-Year Private Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Lindenwood University.
- Maryville University of Saint Louis in Saint Louis, MO (10 miles away)
- Missouri Baptist University in Park Hills, MO (10 miles away)
- Logan University in Linn, MO (11 miles away)
- Fontbonne University in Springfield, MO (14 miles away)
- Principia College in Chicago Heights, IL (14 miles away)
See a list of all the colleges and universities by clicking on one of the links below:
- Get a list of all the colleges in Missouri
- Find out what other private colleges are located in Missouri
Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 002480
- Phone: (573) 681-5000
- School Homepage