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Saint Charles, MO · Parkville, MO
| Lindenwood University | Park University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $19,638/yr | $21,032/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $15,678/yr | $18,687/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $26,000 | $21,685 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $14,701/yr | $20,412/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $17,603/yr | $22,620/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $20,760/yr | $23,208/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $23,821/yr | $24,064/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $276/mo | $230/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $11,700/yr | $9,190/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $14,250/yr | $11,500/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,400/yr | $1,232/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $3,002/yr | $4,000/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $35,436/yr | $29,427/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $21,600/yr | $17,500/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $21,600/yr | $17,500/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 30% | 41% |
| Students taking federal loans | 49% | 31% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 57% | No data reported |
| SAT average | 1190 | No data reported |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 22–28 | No data reported |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 20–27 · Math 19–26 | No data reported |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | No data reported |
| Applications received | 6,743 | No data reported |
| Students accepted | 4,441 | No data reported |
| Students who enrolled | 891 | No data reported |
| Accepted students who enroll | 20% | No data reported |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 0% | No data reported |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 28% | No data reported |
| High-school GPA | Required | No data reported |
| High-school transcript | Optional (considered if sent) | No data reported |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | No data reported |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | No data reported |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | No data reported |
| College-prep program | Optional (considered if sent) | No data reported |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | No data reported |
| Work experience | Not considered | No data reported |
| English proficiency test | Required | No data reported |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | No data reported |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | No data reported |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Open admission (everyone qualified gets in) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 49% | 38% |
| Freshmen who come back | 66% | 58% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $53,278/yr | $56,309/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $35,718–$77,533 | $36,174–$82,603 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 57% | 38% |
| White students graduating | 54% | 41% |
| Black students graduating | 31% | 34% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 44% | 35% |
| Asian students graduating | 71% | 17% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $45,711/yr | $50,550/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 74% | 77% |
| Graduate on time | 38% | 19% |
| Pell students who graduate | 39% | 35% |
| First-gen students who finish | 46% | 39% |
| Low-income students who finish | 42% | 33% |
| Students who transfer out | 28% | 25% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $49,353/yr | $55,055/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 30% · Computer & Information Sciences 14% · Visual & Performing Arts 7% | Business, Management & Marketing 41% · Psychology 12% · Computer & Information Sciences 9% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 30% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 41% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Computer & Information Sciences — 14% of degrees | Psychology — 12% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Visual & Performing Arts — 7% of degrees | Computer & Information Sciences — 9% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Psychology — 6% of degrees | Homeland Security & Protective Services — 9% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Health Professions — 5% of degrees | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies — 6% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management — $99,320/yr | Management Information Systems and Services — $71,845/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 21% | 11% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 4,624 | 4,555 |
| Students per professor | 14 : 1 | 13 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 2,163 | 1,079 |
| Average professor pay | $8,990/mo | $7,060/mo |
| Full-time professors | 100% | 13% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Higher Learning Commission | Higher Learning Commission |
| Median family income | $45,382 | $30,016 |
| Setting | City (small) | Suburb (large) |
| Location | Saint Charles, MO | Parkville, MO |
| Region | Plains | Plains |
| Founded | 1827 | 1875 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 5.7% | 4.2% |
| Men | 40% | 56% |
| Women | 60% | 44% |
| White students | 63% | 39% |
| Black students | 13% | 19% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 5.3% | 24% |
| Asian students | 1.6% | 2.7% |
| Two or more races | 4.3% | 8.2% |
| Other / not reported | 6.9% | 3% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 35% | 48% |
| Part-time students | 12% | 45% |
| Students age 25+ | 18% | 61% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $7,548/yr | $7,714/yr |
| Endowment | $159.2M | $59.6M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 2,541 | 526 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $6,280/yr | $5,380/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $3,920/yr | $4,440/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | 19 meals/week | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Four-one-four plan | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | No |
| ROTC | Yes — Army, Air Force | Yes — Army |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | Yes |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division I-FCS | NAIA Division I |
| Football team | Yes | No |
| Varsity teams | 20 | 20 |
| Student athletes | 525 | 765 |
| Athletic scholarships | $7.7M | $4.3M |
| Athletics budget | $21.4M | $9.3M |
| Athletics revenue | $21.4M | $9.3M |
| Recruiting spend | $220,216 | $11,144 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.