Lindenwood University
Saint Charles, Missouri · Private Non-Profit
Avg Earnings (5yr)
$45,711
Acceptance Rate
66%
Graduation Rate
52%
Annual Tuition
$21,100
Quick answer
According to U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data on USACollegeData.com (2024-25 College Scorecard release), graduates of Lindenwood University earn a median of $53,278 ten years after entry — 2% below the national median. Acceptance rate 65.9%, average SAT score 1190, in-state tuition $21,100.
At a Glance
Total Students
4,748
Retention Rate
73%
Faculty Ratio
13
Financial Aid
52%
Median Debt
$26,000
Campus Setting
City
Institution Type
Private Non-Profit
Admissions: SAT & ACT Scores
Average SAT Score
1,190
ACT Composite (middle 50%)
22–28
Institution Overview
Lindenwood University is a private, non-profit institution with 4,748 students. The university has an acceptance rate of 65.9% and a retention rate of 73.1%. The graduation rate is 52.3%. The in-state tuition is $21,100.
One year after graduation, the median earnings are $41,999. Five years after graduation, the median earnings are $45,711, and ten years after graduation, the median earnings are $53,278. The median debt for graduates is $26,000, and 51.8% of students receive financial aid.
Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data
Earning Projection Over Time
$42k
1 YEAR
$46k
5 YEARS
$53k
10 YEARS
Graduate Outcomes
One year after graduation, Lindenwood University alumni earn a median of $41,999. Five years after graduation, median earnings increase to $45,711. Ten years after graduation, median earnings reach $53,278. The median debt for graduates is $26,000.
Lindenwood University has a 65.9% acceptance rate and a 52.3% graduation rate. The university retains 73.1% of its students. The in-state tuition is $21,100, and 51.8% of students receive financial aid.
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