Lindenwood U
Lindenwood University
209 S Kingshighway St, St Charles, United StatesAll photos (10)
Overview of Lindenwood University (Lindenwood U)
About this school
Lindenwood is a church-affiliated university. Founded as a liberal arts college for women in 1827, it adopted coeducation in 1969. Its 1,250-acre campus is located in a residential area of St. Louis. Campus architecture includes Tudor Gothic-style buildings.
- www.lindenwood.edu/
Website
Coeducational
Co-ed
Graduate Students
3,097
Institution Type
Private
Undergraduate Students
- Undergraduate Students:6,948
- Men:3,190 Men (45.9%)
- Women:3,758 Women (54.1%)
Location
Admission Information (Lindenwood U)
Freshman Admission Requirements
Difficulty of Admission
Admission to Lindenwood University is moderately difficult: more than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
- High School Graduation:
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
- High School Program:
College preparatory program is recommended
Required Or Recomended High School Units
| Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
|---|---|---|
English | - | 4 |
Mathematics | - | 3 |
Science | - | 3 |
Foreign Language | - | 2 |
Social Studies | - | 3 |
History | - | 1 |
Academic Electives | - | - |
Examinations Required
| Exam | Required | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT or ACT | Required for some | August 26 |
SAT Only | - | - |
ACT Only | - | - |
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | - | - |
SAT Subject Tests Only | - | - |
| Essay/Test | Status | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT Essay Component Policy | Not Reported | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Accepted with or without writing component | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | SAT: No policy as of now ACT: No policy as of now |
Admission Details
Admissions Office
Address | 209 South Kingshighway |
City, State, Zip | St. Charles, MO 63301-1695 |
Phone | (636) 949-4949 |
Fax | (636) 949-4910 |
Email |
Application Dates And Fees
Regular Admission Deadline | Rolling |
Application Fee | No fee required |
Application Fee Waiver | Available |
Regular Admission Notification | Rolling |
Accept Offer Of Admission | Not reported |
Waiting List Used | Yes |
Defer Admission | Student can defer admission |
Transfer Admission | Transfer applications accepted |
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered | No |
Early Decision Deadline | - |
Early Decision Notification | - |
Early Action Offered | No |
Early Action Deadline | - |
Early Action Notification | - |
Application Form
Common Application | Not accepted |
Universal College Application | Not accepted |
Electronic Application |
Other Application Requirements
Interview | Not Required |
Essay Or Personal Statement | Required for some freshmen |
Letters Of Recommendation | 3 recommended for all freshmen |
Other | Personal resumé indicating community service, youth leadership, clubs, organizations, and non-academic experience required for freshmen |
Financial Need | Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process |
Selection of Students
Factors involed in acceptance process.
4 star = most important, 1 star = least important.
| Factor | Importance |
|---|---|
Rigor of Secondary School Record | |
Academic GPA | |
Standardized Tests | |
Class Rank | |
Recommendations | |
Essay | |
Interview | |
Level of Applicant's Interest | |
Extracurricular Activities | |
Volunteer Work | |
Particular Talent/Ability | |
Character/Personal Qualities | |
First Generation to Attend College | |
State Residency | |
Geographic Residence | |
Relation with Alumnus | |
Religious Affiliation/Commitment | |
Ethnicity | |
Work Experience |
Profile of Fall Admission
Overall Admission Rate
Overall Admission Rate | 74% of 2,895 applicants were admitted |
Women | 76% of 1,507 applicants were admitted |
Men | 72% of 1,388 applicants were admitted |
Students Enrolled
Students Enrolled | 1,708 (80%) of 2,135 admitted students enrolled |
Women | 878 (77%) of 1,142 admitted students enrolled |
Men | 830 (84%) of 993 admitted students enrolled |
Grade Point Average of Enrolled First-Year Students
Average GPA | 3.28 |
375 And Above | 22% |
3.50 - 3.74 | 20% |
3.25 - 3.49 | 17% |
3.00 - 3.24 | 17% |
2.50 - 2.99 | 20% |
2.00 - 2.49 | 4% |
SAT Score of Enrolled First-Year Students
Sat Math | Not reported |
• Score 700 - 800 | 6% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 15% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 59% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 20% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 2% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
• Score 700 - 800 | 1% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 19% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 49% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 30% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 2% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
ACT Scores of Enrolled First-Year Students
Act Composite | 23 average |20-25 range of middle 50% |
• Score 30 - 36 | 5% |
• Score 24 - 29 | 31% |
• Score 18 - 23 | 59% |
• Score 12 - 17 | 5% |
• Score 6 - 11 | 0% |
• Score 5 Or Below | 0% |
Tuition & Financial Aid (Lindenwood U)
Tuition & Expenses
Cost of Attendance
- Books & Supplies: - $16,960 (55.5%)
- Room & Board: - $8,800 (28.8%)
- Other Expenses: - $1,200 (3.93%)
- Tuition & Fees: - $3,600 (11.78%)
Books & Supplies
Room & Board
Other Expenses
Tuition & Fees
Payment Plans
Lindenwood University accepts installment plan, deferred payment
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
Email | - |
Website | |
Net Price Calculator Url |
Application Process
Application Deadline | Not reported |
Award Notification Date | Not reported |
Methodology For Awarding Institutional Aid | Federal Methodology |
Forms Required
| Forms Required | Filing Cost |
|---|---|
FAFSA| Code is 002480 | Free |
Profile of 2017-18 Financial Aid
First-Year Student
Financial Aid Applicants | 938 (99.9%) of freshmen |
Found To Have Financial Need | 548 (58.4%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 548 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 91 (16.6%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 60% |
Average Award | $15,902 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 490 (89.4%) of aid recipients, average amount $6,630 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 431 (78.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,446 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 453 (82.7%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 372 (39.6%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $7,380 |
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants | 6,081 (98.2%) of undergraduates |
Found To Have Financial Need | 3,757 (61.8%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 3,557 (94.7%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 331 (9.3%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 42% |
Average Award | $12,478 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 3,159 (88.8%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,974 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 3,125 (87.9%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,138 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 1,672 (47.0%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 1,925 (31.1%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $7,185 |
Borrowing
2016 Graduates with Loans | 61% |
Average Indebtedness Of 2016 Graduates | $32,774 |
Parents Of Students Receiving Aid | Not reported |
Parents Of Students Not Receiving Aid | Not reported |
Financial Aid Programs
Scholarchips And Grants
Need Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships |
Non Need Based Available | None |
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/Achievement | Biological Sciences, Business, Communication, Computer Science, Education, Engineering/Technologies, English, Foreign Languages, Health Fields, Humanities, International Studies, Library Science, Mathematics, Military Science, Physical Sciences, Premedicine, Religion/Biblical Studies, Social Sciences |
Creative Arts/Performance | Applied Art and Design, Art/Fine Arts, Cinema/Film/Broadcasting, Dance, Debating, Journalism/Publications, Music, Performing Arts, Theater/Drama |
Special Achievements/Activities | Cheerleading/Drum Major, Community Service, Junior Miss, Leadership |
Special Characteristics | Children and Siblings of Alumni, Children of Faculty/Staff, Children of Union Members/Company Employees, Public Servants, Veterans, Veterans' Children |
Employment
Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available, other work study available |
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment | $2,850 |
Academics & Instruction (Lindenwood U)
Academics Overview
Academic Calendar System
4-1-4
Summer Session
Offered
Graduation Requirements
General Education/Core Cirriculum
Required
Computer
Students not required to own/lease a computer
Foreign Language
Not required
Math/Science
Required for all students
Faculty & Instruction
Full-Time Faculty
292
Part-Time Faculty
1,038
Full-Time Faculty With Ph.D./Terminal Degree
18%
Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 28% of classes
- 10-19 students: - 40% of classes
- 20-29 students: - 27% of classes
- 30-39 students: - 5% of classes
- 40-49 students: - 0% of classes
- 50-99 students: - 0% of classes
% of Classes
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
40-49
50-99
# of Students
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 15% of discussion sections/labs
- 10-19 students: - 50% of discussion sections/labs
- 20-29 students: - 35% of discussion sections/labs
% of Sections/Labs
2-9
10-19
20-29
# of Students
Advanced Placement
International Baccalaureate
Accepted
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
Accepted for placement and credit
Sophomore Standing
Available through AP examinations
Academic Resources
Libraries
Library Available On Campus | Yes |
Holdings | 308,832 |
Computer Ownership | Students not required to own/lease a computer |
Computers Available On Campus | Not Reported |
Internet E Mail Access | Not reported |
Academic Support Services
Remedial Instruction
Offered
Tutoring
Available
Services for Students Requiring Accommodations
Available
Services for Students with Accessibility Needs
Lindenwood University provides wheelchair access
Undergraduate Retention & Graduation
Returning First-Year Students
73.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
31.5%
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
46.9%
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
50.0%
Programs & Majors (Lindenwood U)
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors (102)
- Accounting
- Acting
- Advertising
- American/United States Studies/Civilization
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Art Teacher Education
- Art/Art Studies, General
- Athletic Training/Trainer
- Biology Teacher Education
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Broadcast Journalism
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business Teacher Education
- Business and Personal/Financial Services Marketing Operations
- Chemistry Teacher Education
- Chemistry, General
- Chinese Studies
- Christian Studies
- Computer Graphics
- Computer Science
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
- Criminology
- Dance, General
- Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
- Directing and Theatrical Production
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
- Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other
- Drawing
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Economics, General
- Education, General
- Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- English Language and Literature, General
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
- Environmental Biology
- Environmental Science
- Fashion Merchandising
- Fashion/Apparel Design
- Finance, General
- Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
- Fine/Studio Arts, General
- Fire Services Administration
- French Language Teacher Education
- French Language and Literature
- Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General
- General Studies
- Gerontology
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management
- History Teacher Education
- History, General
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
- Human Services, General
- Information Technology
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- International Relations and Affairs
- Journalism
- Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
- Kinesiology and Exercise Science
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Management Information Systems, General
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Mass Communication/Media Studies
- Mathematics Teacher Education
- Mathematics, General
- Music Management
- Music Teacher Education
- Music, General
- Musical Theatre
- Organizational Communication, General
- Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
- Pastoral Studies/Counseling
- Philosophy
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Political Science and Government, General
- Pre-Dentistry Studies
- Pre-Law Studies
- Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
- Pre-Nursing Studies
- Pre-Veterinary Studies
- Psychology, General
- Public Administration
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Restaurant/Food Services Management
- Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Social Science Teacher Education
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Spanish Language Teacher Education
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Special Education and Teaching, General
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
- Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
- Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
- Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
- Trade and Industrial Teacher Education
- Visual and Performing Arts, General
- Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
Most Popular Disciplines
Offered
Professional Degree Programs
Some online degree programs
Special Programs
Accelerated program, Student-designed major, Distance learning, Double major, English as a second language, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session
Study Abroad
Business/marketing, Homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services, Communication/journalism, Parks and recreation, Computer and information sciences
Online Degrees
Engineering, nursing
Graduate and Professional Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Doctor of Education
Master's Programs of Study (35)
- Accounting
- Art/Fine Arts
- Arts Administration
- Business Administration and Management--General
- Communication Disorders
- Communication--General
- Computer and Information Systems Security
- Counseling Psychology
- Criminal Justice and Criminology
- Education of the Gifted
- Education--General
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Educational Media/Instructional Technology
- English as a Second Language
- Entrepreneurship
- Finance and Banking
- Gerontology
- Health Promotion
- Health Services Management and Hospital Administration
- Human Resources Management
- Human Services
- International Business
- Internet and Interactive Multimedia
- Journalism
- Management Information Systems
- Marketing
- Media Studies
- Nonprofit Management
- Nursing--General
- Project Management
- Public Administration
- School Psychology
- Sports Management
- Supply Chain Management
- Writing
Campus Life (Lindenwood U)
Location & Geography
Population
67,569
Nearest Metropolitan Area
St. Louis
Campus Size
550 acres
Weather
Temperature | 20.8 average low in January, 85.2 average high in September |
Rain | 105 rainy days per year |
Available Transportation
Nearest Bus Station | 20 mile(s) from campus in St. Louis |
Nearest Train Station | 20 mile(s) from campus in St. Louis |
Housing
College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Men only housing, women only housing, coed housing
Students of College Housing
55% of all students
Housing Restrictions
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are given priority consideration for housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
45%
Security
24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Available
Personal Support Services
Health Service
Offered
Personal Counseling
Offered
Child Care
Offered
Sports & Recreation
School Athletics
Athletic Conferences | NCAA Division II, National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics |
Mascot | Lion |
School Colors | Black and gold |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Women)
| Factor | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Bowling | ||
Cheerleading | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Field Hockey | ||
Football | ||
Golf | ||
Gymnastics | ||
Ice Hockey | ||
Lacrosse | ||
Riflery | ||
Rugby | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Swimming And Diving | ||
Table Tennis | ||
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball | ||
Water Polo | ||
Weight Lifting | ||
Wrestling |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Men)
| Sport | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Bowling | ||
Cheerleading | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Field Hockey | ||
Football | ||
Golf | ||
Gymnastics | ||
Ice Hockey | ||
Lacrosse | ||
Riflery | ||
Rugby | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Swimming And Diving | ||
Table Tennis | ||
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball | ||
Water Polo | ||
Weight Lifting | ||
Wrestling |
Recreational Sports
Intramural Sports | basketball, sand volleyball, soccer, softball, volleyball |
Student Activities
Activities And Organizations
Lindenwood University offers choral groups, marching band, drama theatre, radio station, student newspaper, television station, national fraternities, national sororities, kappa delta pi, athletes in action, black student union, lindenwood gender sexualities alliance, psychology interest club
Sororities
3% of women participate
Fraternities
1% of men participate
ROTC
Army ROTC is offered off campus, Air Force ROTC offered off campus
Student Body
Co-educational
Yes
Number of Full-Time Undergraduates
6,235
Undergraduates
All Undergraduates
6,948
Women
3,758
Men
3,190
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.3% American Indian/Alaskan Native
- 0.8% Asian
- 14.0% Black/African-American
- 4.4% Hispanic/Latino
- 2.5% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
- 0.3% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
- 56.7% White
- 20.9% Unknown
International Students
11.7% from 88 countries
Average Age
24
Number of Graduate Students
3,097
Student Resources (Lindenwood U)
Study resources
Popular Courses
- CHM 23000 - General Chemistry 1Chemistry
- PSY - Psychology PSY 30300 - Abnormal PsychologyPSY - Psychology
Popular Professors
- Professor DelgadoCHM 23000
- Scribner, ChristopherPSY - Psychology PSY 30300
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