2025 Comprehensive Report on Rankings, Costs, Graduation Rate and More

$17,654

Net Price

75%

Admitted

29%

Enrolled

53%

Graduation Rate

13/1

Student / Faculty

University Detail

Lindenwood University

is a private not-for-profit, four or more years institution with a total student enrollment of 7,003. In 2021, there were 165 psychology and social work graduates. This institution ranks #18 in Missouri and ranks #600 in the U.S. for schools that offer psychology degree programs.

Psychology Degrees Offered

Bachelor, Master

Psychology Graduates

165

Total Enrollment

7,003

Type

Private Not-for-profit, Four or more years

Institution Accreditation

Higher Learning Commission

Ranking for Lindenwood University

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#18

Missouri Rank

Combining ranking factors for 39 schools that offer psychology degrees in Missouri, Lindenwood University ranks #18.

#600

U.S. Rank

Combining ranking factors for 1,438 schools that offer psychology degrees in the U.S., Lindenwood University ranks #600.

Psychology Programs Offered

For psychology degrees, Lindenwood University offers General Psychology and Social Work at the bachelor level. At the master level, the university offers Mental Health Counseling.

In the table below, see the programs offered and the number of graduates in each program.

Psychology Graduates in 2021BSMA
General Psychology55
Mental Health Counseling100
Social Work10
Total Graduates65100
US Department of Education

Admission, Enrollment, Graduation

In the fall of 2021, 3,355 students applied to the Lindenwood University. The university admitted 75% and 29% of those who were admitted also enrolled.

By comparison, the average number of applicants for Missouri universities is 4,597. On average, all Missouri institutions admit 72% and 29% of those who were admitted end up enrolling into the institution.

The percentage of Lindenwood University students who return after their first year to begin their second year is 78%. Compared to all Missouri four or more years colleges, the percentage is 70%.

The overall graduation rate for Lindenwood University is 53%, compared to 54% for all Missouri universities, while the number of students who transferred out of the program is 58%.

  • Credits Accepted: Dual enrollment, Credit for life experiences, Advanced placement (AP) credits

Compare LU to Missouri Four or more years Colleges
Offering Psychology Degrees

Compare admission, acceptance, retention and graduation rates of Lindenwood University to the average of all Missouri four or more years schools that offer psychology degrees.

Why it Matters

Compare Admission and Enrollment

Low admission rates and high enrollment rates denote not only how selective a school is, but also how in-demand the school is. High graduation rates show the overall success of an institution.

LU

3,355

Applicants

75%

Percent Admitted

29%

Percent Enrolled

78%

1st Time Student Retention Rate

53%

Graduation Rate

MO Colleges

4,597

Applicants

72%

Percent Admitted

29%

Percent Enrolled

70%

1st Time Student Retention Rate

54%

Graduation Rate

Student & Faculty Information

In the fall of 2021, there were 187 or 22% full-time instructional or research faculty members of all faculty and there were 650 or 78% part-time faculty members employed at Lindenwood University. The number of full-time instructional faculty was 187 or 22%.

Part-time teachers are paid less and cost less, so any organization with a disproportionate number of part-time teachers can invest money in more important areas. However, as part-time teachers, participants can work full-time in their profession and bring experience to the classroom.

Why it Matters

Compare Faculty Numbers

Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional percentages indicate that institutions focus their investments in areas that matter most to students.

LU

13 / 1

Student Faculty Ratio

22%

Percent Full-Time

78%

Percent Part-Time

22%

Percent Full-Time Instructional

MO Colleges

14 / 1

Student Faculty Ratio

54%

Percent Full-Time

46%

Percent Part-Time

51%

Percent Full-Time Instructional

Tuition and Student Expenses

For the 2021-2022 academic year at Lindenwood University the average cost of undergraduate tuition is $18,540, and the average cost for books and supplies is $1,300.

For graduate students, the average cost for tuition is $9,684 and the average cost for graduate fees is $100.

In the table below, find the average total expenses to attend Lindenwood University in 2021-2022 including tuition, room, board and living expenses for both undergraduate and graduate students.

Note that the average total expenses do not include financial aid, grants, loans or scholarships. You can find the average financial aid and net price data in the sections below.

Expenses for Lindenwood University2021-2022
On Campus Room & Board$10,200
On-Campus Living Expenses$2,900
Total Living Expenses$13,100
Tuition for In-State, Undergraduate$18,540
Books and Supplies, Undergraduate$1,300
Total Undergraduate Expenses$32,940
In-State, Graduate Tuition$9,684
In-State, Graduate Fees$100
Total Graduate Expenses$9,784
US Department of Education

Net Price

Average Net Price

The average net price to attend Lindenwood University is $17,654. Average net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board, living costs, books, supplies together and then subtracting the average financial (grants, scholarships and loans) for federal financial aid recipients.

In other words, the average net price is the average amount students pay to attend this university for one year.

Average net price is calculated from the most recent data supplied by each institution to the US Department of Education and is found by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. The total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.

Compare Lindenwood University to all Missouri universitas that offer psychology degrees for the cost to attend, average financial aid, percent of students receiving aid and the average net price to attend.

For program ranking, we see a lower overall cost of tuition and cost of living expenses minus the average financial aid a student may receive as the ranking factor student may want to consider.

Why it Matters

Compare Average Cost to Attend and Net Price

Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional professors indicates to us institutions that focus their investments in areas that matter most: the education of students by the best instructors possible.

LU

$32,940

Cost to Attend

$10,533

Average Financial Aid

100%

Percent Receiving Aid

$17,654

Net Price

MO Colleges

$34,004

Cost to Attend

$14,433

Average Financial Aid

97%

Percent Receiving Aid

$18,086

Average Net Price

Financial Aid

The number of beginning students who enter postsecondary education for the first time and receive financial aid is 670 or 100%.

The number of undergraduate students who receive a grant or scholarship is 4,277 and the average amount of their grant or scholarship is $10,533.

All Undergraduate Students

Type of Aid# Receiving AidAverage Aid Received
Grant or Scholarship Aid4,277$10,533
Pell Grants1,497$4,681
Federal Student Loans3,014$7,015
US Department of Education

Below, compare the financial aid students receive at the Lindenwood University to all schools across the United States that offer psychology degrees.

We see higher percentages of those receiving aid and the percent that aid covers the net price of education as an indicator of the strength of the institution.

Why it Matters

Compare Financial Aid

Financial Aid can make the difference between being able to afford college or being priced out of college. Many students may find college far more affordable than they could imagine, when accounting for the various kinds of financial aid available.

LU

4,277

Grant or Scholarship Aid

49%

Grants or Scholarships

1,497

Number of Pell Grants

17%

Pell Grants

3,014

Federal Student Loans

34%

Federal Student Loans

MO Colleges

3,322

Grant or Scholarship Aid

50%

Grants or Scholarships

1,371

Number of Pell Grants

21%

Pell Grants

1,909

Federal Student Loans

29%

Federal Student Loans

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