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Lindenwood is in St. Charles, Missouri. St. Charles is a small city. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Lindenwood issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Post-Master's certificate.
The school offers many areas of study. Fields of study in vogue at Lindenwood include business and management and education and teaching.
Not all applicants to the school are accepted. Just 43% of applicants in 2005 were accepted at Lindenwood.
Approximately 9,076 students study at the school (in 2005).
Lindenwood makes housing available to a large share of its students. Students at the school can take advantage of the school's meal plans. Students participate in Heart of America Athletic Conference athletics.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Lindenwood University offers values-centered programs leading to the development of the whole person-an educated, responsible citizen of a global community. Lindenwood is committed to providing an integrative liberal arts curriculum, offering professional and pre-prefessional degree programs, focusing on the talents, interests, and future of the student, supporting academic freedom and the unrestricted search for truth, affording cultural enrichment to the surrounding community, promoting ethical lifestyles, developing adaptive thinking and problem-solving skills, furthering lifelong learning. Lindenwood is an independent, public-serving liberal arts university that has an historical relationship with the Presbyterian Church and is firmly rooted in Judeo-Christian values. These values include belief in an ordered, purposeful universe, the dignity of work, the worth and intergrity of the individual, the obligations and privileges of citizenship, and the primacy of the truth."
More complete details are provided below.
Lindenwood University
209 S Kingshighway
Saint Charles, MO 63301-1695
General Phone: (636) 949-2000
Admissions Phone: (636) 949-4949
Financial Aid Phone: (636) 949-4923
http://www.lindenwood.edu
Lindenwood awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 684 | business, human resources, finance, marketing, international business, business communications, business and related services, accounting, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 664 | education, educational administration, education courses, elementary school teaching, school counseling, physical education teaching, middle school teaching, superintendency and administration, ... |
| Media | 96 | mass communication, communication studies, communication and journalism, advertising |
| Therapy And Counseling | 83 | psychology, counseling psychology, educational psychology, school psychology |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 67 | criminology, criminal justice and administration |
| Liberal Arts | 59 | history, English, political science, library science, general studies, English language and literature, sociology, American studies, ... |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 47 | information technology, computer science, computer and info science courses |
| Family And Social Work | 40 | human services, social work, public administration |
| Fine Arts | 33 | fine arts, art history and criticism, fine arts studies |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 30 | sports and fitness management, athletic trainer |
| Medical Adminstration | 16 | health care administration |
| Science | 13 | biology, environmental biology, chemistry |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 13 | drama, dance, dance courses, theatre arts management |
| Design | 10 | fashion design |
| Mathematics | 10 | mathematics |
| Art Studies | 6 | arts management, visual and performing arts |
| Medicine | 5 | gerontology |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 4 | multimedia |
| Music | 4 | various music studies, music, music performance |
| Religion And Philosophy | 4 | philosophy, religion, Christian studies |
| Hospitality | 1 | hospitality management |
| Funeral And Mortuary Science | 0 | funeral and mortuary |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 0 | agricultural management |
Number of programs and degrees for Lindenwood in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master's degree | 1,007 | 37 |
| Bachelor's degree | 872 | 71 |
| Post-master's certificate | 10 | 1 |
In 2005, Lindenwood had a total enrollment of 9,076 students (7,474 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 45% |
| Women | 55% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 49% |
| Graduate | 51% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 75% |
| Black | 11% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 7% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 14% |
| 20-21 | 14% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 17% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Missouri | 74% |
| Illinois | 7% |
| Foreign countries | 6% |
| Texas | 5% |
| Oklahoma | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| California | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 69 % |
| Part-Time | 50 % |
Lindenwood offers campus housing for 3,246 of its 7,474 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of St. Charles, Missouri for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Missouri Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,906 | 1,249 | 43% | 773 | 62% |
| Men | 1,430 | 537 | 38% | 350 | 65% |
| Women | 1,476 | 712 | 48% | 423 | 59% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 26 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 26 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 9% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 87% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (636) 949-4949
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 12,000 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 12,000 |
| Room and board | $ 6,360 |
| Books and supplies | $ 2,840 |
| Other expenses | $ 9,800 |
Financial Aid:
Lindenwood participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 248000)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (636) 949-4923
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 10 | $81,470 | 9 | $74,967 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 23 | $68,500 | 9 | $70,181 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 40 | $51,015 | 26 | $55,164 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 73 | $60,696 | 44 | $62,286 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 14 | $68,154 | 4 | $64,550 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 10 | $54,130 | 17 | $55,753 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 12 | $43,740 | 18 | $46,895 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 36 | $56,120 | 39 | $52,567 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Heart of America Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Heart of America Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Heart of America Athletic Conference |
| Track | Heart of America Athletic Conference |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Business and Management, General
ART STUDIES
Arts Management
Visual and Performing Arts, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Actuarial Science
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Business/Commerce, General
Business/Corporate Communications
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Retailing and Retail Operations
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences, Other
Information Technology
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Dance, General
Dance, Other
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Theatre/Theatre Arts Management
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Education, Other
Education/Teaching Individuals - Early Childhood Spec Ed Pgms
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
Special Education and Teaching, Other
Superintendency and Educational System Administration
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Services, General
Public Administration
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
Fine/Studio Arts, General
FUNERAL AND MORTUARY SCIENCE
Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
LIBERAL ARTS
American/United States Studies/Civilization
Anthropology
Economics, Other
English Language and Literature, General
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
French Language and Literature
General Studies
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Library Science/Librarianship
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Advertising
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other
Mass Communication/Media Studies
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General
Music, Other
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Intermedia/Multimedia
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Christian Studies
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Environmental Biology
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Counseling Psychology
Educational Psychology
Psychology, General
School Psychology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Lindenwood Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 15% | |
| % students 40 years or older (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 19% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Has ROTC (army)
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