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Lindsey Wilson College was originally established as the Lindsey Wilson Training School in 1903. It became the Lindsey Wilson College in 1923 and started offering master’s degree programs from the mid-1990s. The campus occupies 45 acres of land in Columbia, Kentucky. Lindsey Wilson College's recent enrollments have been more than 1,500 students every year. Classes are also offered in a satellite campus in Scottsville, Kentucky.
Lindsey Wilson College offers more than 10 Associate of Arts degrees, over 20 Bachelor of Arts degrees, and several Master of Education degree programs. Lindsey Wilson College offers the following academic divisions:
The sports teams of Lindsey Wilson College are nicknamed the Blue Raiders. They participate in baseball, basketball, bowling, cross country, football, golf, soccer, swimming and diving, track and field, tennis, wrestling, softball, and volleyball. Both the men’s and the women’s soccer teams have won a number of national championships.
Lindsey Wilson College is in Columbia, KY. Columbia is a self-contained town. The school is classified as a United Methodist college. Lindsey Wilson College is a private, not-for-profit institution. The school issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Master's degree.
Lindsey Wilson College offers many areas of study. Fields of study in vogue at the school include therapy and counseling and liberal arts.
The school's open admission policy attracts a range of prospective students.
Approximately 1,893 students study at the school (in 2007-2008).
Lindsey Wilson College 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 Mid-South Conference athletics. Athletic scholarships or financial aid help the school attract student athletes.
More complete details are provided below.
Lindsey Wilson College
210 Lindsey Wilson St
Columbia, KY 42728-1223
General Phone: (270) 384-2126
http://www.lindsey.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 183 | interdisciplinary studies, social services, history, English, general studies, American studies, humanities |
| Therapy and Counseling | 86 | counseling psychology, psychology |
| Business and Management | 30 | business management, business, accounting |
| Education and Teaching | 24 | elementary school teaching, middle school teaching, health teaching, education courses, physical education teaching, art education, biology teaching, social science teaching, ... |
| Media | 17 | communication studies |
| Science | 10 | biology, chemistry |
| Religion and Philosophy | 9 | religious education, religion |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 5 | criminal justice and safety |
| Mathematics | 5 | mathematics |
| Family and Social Work | 5 | child care provider |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 4 | parks and recreation management |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 2 | computer and info science |
| Medicine | 1 | medical preparatory |
| Engineering | 0 | engineering |
| Fine Arts | 0 | fine arts |
Number of programs and degrees for Lindsey Wilson College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 271 | 27 |
| Master's degree | 82 | 2 |
| Associate's degree | 28 | 13 |
In 2007-2008, Lindsey Wilson College had a total enrollment of 1,893 students (1,832 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 79% |
| Graduate | 21% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 77% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 12% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 26% |
| 20-21 | 20% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Kentucky | 86% |
| Tennessee | 2% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 54 % |
| Part-Time | 27 % |
Lindsey Wilson College offers campus housing for 738 of its 1,832 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Columbia, Kentucky for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Kentucky Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 16,670 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 16,670 |
| Room and board | $ 6,925 |
| Room charge | $ 2,550 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,375 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 4,848 |
Financial Aid:
Lindsey Wilson College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 197200)
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | calendar year | 3 | $55,203 | 4 | $55,409 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 6 | $47,713 | 7 | $46,928 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 9 | $50,210 | 13 | $47,431 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 9 | $61,164 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 17 | $48,348 | 11 | $50,055 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 5 | $43,461 | 8 | $43,288 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $37,960 | 3 | $34,036 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 34 | $50,105 | 23 | $45,769 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Mid-South Conference |
| Baseball | Mid-South Conference |
| Track | Mid-South Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 232 | 158 | 390 |
| Basketball | 37 | 23 | 60 |
| Baseball | 54 | 0 | 54 |
| Track | 39 | 15 | 54 |
| All Other Sports | 102 | 120 | 222 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Curriculum and Instruction
Education, Other
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Health Teacher Education
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Social Science Teacher Education
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
American/United States Studies/Civilization
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Social Sciences, General
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICINE
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Religion/Religious Studies
Religious Education
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Counseling Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Lindsey Wilson College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 8% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (for open-admission colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in media (for open-admission colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
United Methodist affiliation Open admission Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Offers athletic scholarships
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