The student-faculty ratio at Lindenwood University is 14:1, and the school has 65.4 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at Lindenwood University include: Business/Commerce, General; Criminal Justice/Safety Studies; Kinesiology and Exercise Science; Psychology, General; and Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 70 percent.
Faculty & classes
Faculty
Student-faculty ratio
14:1
Total faculty
283 full time
940 part time
Minority
12% full time
18% part time
Full-time faculty with Ph.D or terminal degree
84%
Classes taught by graduate assistants
0%
Full-time faculty gender distribution
Part-time faculty gender distribution
Class Size
Class sizes
Classes with fewer than 20 students65.4%
20-4934.6%
50 or more0%
Requirements
General education/core curriculum required
Yes
Coursework required for graduation
Arts/fine arts
Humanities
Mathematics
English (including composition)
Philosophy
Sciences (biological or physical)
History
Social science
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Graduation & retention
Freshmen Retention
Average first-year student retention rate
70%
International Student Retention
International student retention rate
69%
Graduation Rates
6-year graduation rate of students who received a Pell grant
46%
6-year graduation rate of students who received a subsidized Stafford loan
49%
6-year graduation rate of students who did not receive a Pell grant or subsidized Stafford loan
54%
6-year graduation rate of international students
49%
Degrees Awarded (July 1, 2017 - June 30, 2018)
Post-bachelor's certificates
5
Post-master's certificates
66
Doctoral degrees - research/scholarship
64
Doctoral degrees - professional practice
0
Doctoral degrees - other
0
2017-2018 Graduates Employed Full-time
Employed as entrepreneur
-
Employed in temporary/contract work
-
Postgraduate internship/fellowship
-
Graduates reporting salaries
-
Graduates reporting bonuses
-
2017-2018 Graduates Employed Part-time
Employed as entrepreneur
-
Employed in temporary/contract work
-
Postgraduate internship/fellowship
-
Graduates reporting salaries
-
Graduates reporting bonuses
-
2017-2018 Graduates Other
Enrolled in a volunteer service program
-
Enlisted in the military
-
Enrolled in continuing education
19%
Attended a graduate education program
-
Attended a graduate engineering program
-
Attended a graduate nursing program
-
Graduate schools most often attended by recent graduates
Lindenwood University
University of Missouri--St. Louis
Washington University in St. Louis
Webster University
Seeking continuing education
-
No information provided by graduate
29%
Prominent Alumni
School's most prominent alumni
Lee Daniels, Director, Shandi Finnessey, Miss USA 2004, Greg Amsinger, Sportscaster
Majors
General Information
Declare major deadline
middle of second year
Credits apply to multiple majors
usually
Five Most Popular Majors
Five most popular majors for 2018 graduates
Business/Commerce, General 18%
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 9%
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 5%
Psychology, General 5%
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General 4%
Alumni Starting Salaries by Major
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations$49,500
Finance$46,300
Business Administration, Management and Operations$44,500
Accounting$43,100
Business/Corporate Communications$41,900
Marketing$41,900
Human Resources Management and Services$40,900
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Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Communication and Media Studies$40,600
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Health and Physical Education/Fitness$38,700
Visual and Performing Arts
Design and Applied Arts$41,900
Majors Offered at This School
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Accounting
Accounting and Finance
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Fashion Merchandising
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Advertising
Journalism
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Organizational Communication, General
Public Relations/Image Management
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer Graphics
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance
Information Technology
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design
Education
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Education, Other
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs
Elementary Education and Teaching
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Special Education and Teaching, Other
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English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
French Language and Literature
Spanish Language and Literature
Health Professions and Related Programs
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other
Health Professions and Related Programs
Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Fire Services Administration
Legal Professions and Studies
Mathematics and Statistics
Applied Mathematics, Other
Mathematics, General
Mathematics, Other
Military Science, Leadership and Operational Art
Military Science and Operational Studies, Other
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Natural Resources and Conservation
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, General
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Physical Sciences
Chemistry, General
Chemistry, Other
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Public Administration
Social Work
Social Sciences
Anthropology
Criminology
Economics, General
International Relations and Affairs
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Visual and Performing Arts
Acting
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
Design and Visual Communications, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Minors
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Public Administration
Social Work
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Business/Commerce, General
Financial Planning and Services
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Mathematics and Statistics
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
Spanish Language and Literature
Visual and Performing Arts
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Dance, General
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Fashion/Apparel Design
Fine/Studio Arts, General
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Advertising
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies
American/United States Studies/Civilization
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature, General
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Christian Studies
Philosophy
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Education
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs
Elementary Education and Teaching
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Social Sciences
Anthropology
Criminology
Economics, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Health Professions and Related Programs
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
Academic programs
Academic Programs
Degrees offered
Bachelor's, Post-bachelor's certificate, Master's, Post-master's certificate, Doctorate - research/scholarship
Combined-degree programs
Missouri University of Science and Technology
University of Missouri - St. Louis
University of Missouri - Columbia
Goldfarb School of Nursing
Washington University
Student participation in special study options
Honors program
Teacher certificate program
Accelerated program
Study abroad
Student-designed major
Student participation in special academic programs
Undergraduate research/creative projects
Senior capstone or culminating academic experience
Service learning
First-year experiences
Qualified undergraduate students may take graduate-level classes
Yes
Pre-professional programs
Pre-law, pre-dentistry, pre-medicine, pre-veterinary science, pre-optometry, pre-pharmacy, other
Cooperative education programs
Business, Computer Science, Education, Health Professions, Humanities, Natural Sciences, Social/Behavioral Science, Technologies
Teacher certification is offered in
Early childhood, special education, elementary, middle/junior high, secondary
Subject areas offering education certification
39
Counseling services offered
academic
career
minority student
military
older student
personal
psychological
religious
veteran student
international students
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Honors college 2018 enrollment
-
Honors program 2018 enrollment
-
Online bachelor's degree program offered
Yes
Percentage of bachelor's degree programs that are available online
3%
Individual online courses offered for bachelor's degree credit
Yes
Domestic Study Away
Semester/term-away programs
Washington Semester (American University)
Student exchange programs offered with
-
Percent of 2018 graduates participating in domestic student exchange programs
-
Study Abroad
Countries where study abroad opportunities are available
Costa Rica
France
Germany
Italy
Spain
United Kingdom
2018 graduates participating in study abroad programs
-
Consortia
Consortia
St. Louis Private College Consortium
Missouri Science and Technology
Veterans
Institution is G.I. Bill certified
Yes
Institution participates in Yellow Ribbon Program
Yes
