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Lindenwood University

Saint Charles, MO lindenwood.edu 4,748 students

Lindenwood University's main campus sits in St. Charles, Missouri, offering a suburban setting not far from the amenities of St. Louis. The campus provides a traditional college atmosphere with a mix of academic buildings and residential spaces. As one of the oldest higher-education institutions west of the Mississippi, Lindenwood cultivates a sense of established academic values. Students can choose from a variety of programs across its multiple colleges and schools.

Programs
19
Analyzed in dataset
Earnings
$40,710
Average graduate, 1 yr after
Tuition
$21,100
Sticker price (est.)

Financial Aid

The sticker price is rarely what families actually pay. Lindenwood University's grant and scholarship aid lowers the net price for most income brackets. 29% of students receive Pell Grants; 52% take federal loans.

Key Insight

Average net price across income brackets is $17,436, roughly 17% lower than the published tuition.

Net Price by Family Income

Academic Year 2025
Income Bracket Avg Net Price 4-Year Net Cost
$0 – $30K $14,581 $58,324
$30K – $48K $15,129 $60,516
$48K – $75K $17,960 $71,840
$75K – $110K $18,796 $75,184
$110K+ $20,715 $82,860
Sticker price (no aid) $21,100 $84,400
Net price = tuition + fees + room & board minus grants and scholarships, by reported family-income bracket. Source: IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey via College Scorecard.

Programs at Lindenwood University

19 degree programs ranked by DegreeOutlook Score. Click any program for AI scenario analysis and 10-year earnings projections.

Degree Program DW Score 1-yr Earnings AI Risk ROI
Information Sciences Compare across schools →
76
$60,752/yr Very High 9.8x
Business Compare across schools →
64
$47,821/yr High 7.2x
IT Management Compare across schools →
63
$66,965/yr Very High 6.9x
Accounting Compare across schools →
63
$46,842/yr Very High 6.6x
Finance Compare across schools →
63
$45,011/yr Very High 6.6x
Health and Medical Administrative Services Compare across schools →
60
$50,509/yr High 5.7x
Human Resources Compare across schools →
55
$50,426/yr High 5.9x
Marketing Compare across schools →
51
$41,404/yr Very High 6.1x
Criminal Justice Compare across schools →
48
$36,253/yr Moderate 5.3x
Teacher Education Compare across schools →
41
$37,314/yr High 3.9x
Communication and Media Studies Compare across schools →
40
$41,579/yr High 5.3x
Health & Physical Education Compare across schools →
39
$35,314/yr Moderate 5.1x
Software Development Compare across schools →
39
$34,433/yr Very High 5.0x
Biology Compare across schools →
38
$30,486/yr High 6.9x
Subject-Area Teaching Compare across schools →
36
$29,554/yr High 2.5x
Public Relations & Advertising Compare across schools →
31
$32,000/yr High 3.8x
Psychology Compare across schools →
29
$28,934/yr High 4.3x
Education Studies Compare across schools →
24
$32,812/yr High 2.9x
Theater & Drama Compare across schools →
21
$25,083/yr Moderate 3.4x