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Lindenwood University, also referred to as Lindenwood or LU, is a private, coeducational, liberal arts institution located in St. Charles, Missouri, United States. It was established in 1827.
Lindenwood University has the following schools:
- School of Business & Entrepreneurship
- School of Communications
- School of Education
- School of Fine and Performing Arts
- School of Humanities
- School of Human Services
- School of Science
The men's and women's sports teams of LU are called the Lions and Lady Lions respectively. The official mascot is the lions. The University sponsors basketball, football, waterpolo, tennis, lacrosse, golf, volleyball, and wrestling. LU also has a cheerleading squad.
Notable alumni of LU include DeDe Dorsey, Professional American football player with the Cincinnati Bengals; and Shandi Finnessey, Miss USA 2004.
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Campus Location209 S Kingshighway
Saint Charles, MO 63301-1695
USA
Main Tel: (636) 949-2000
Web Site The campus is in a small city. |
Lindenwood University HighlightsWhere Lindenwood University stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in education and teaching and business and management.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Large number of students.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Many mature (40+ year old) students.
- High yield: the portion of accepted students who enroll.
Other important characteristics: - Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Student meal (board) plan
- Study abroad option
- Distance learning available
- Weekend study option
- Part-time classes available
- ROTC
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Master | 1,281 | 38 | | Bachelor | 951 | 82 | | Post-master's certificate | 19 | 1 | | Postbaccalaureate certificate | | 1 |
Lindenwood StudentsThe student enrollment at Lindenwood was 9,633 in 2007 (8,137 full-time equivalent). About 51% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 49% of the class. Undergrads are 50% of enrolled students and graduate students are 50%. About 16% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 84% of incoming freshmen. Among freshmen students, 98% are full-time and 2% are part-time.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 12,640 | | Room and board | $ 6,560 | | Books and supplies | $ 3,000 | | Other | $ 12,400 |
Financial Aid: Lindenwood participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| Without tenure; tenure not available | | 188 |
Housing and MealsLindenwood provides on-campus housing for 3,500 of its 8,137 (full-time) students (as of 2007). Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.
Lindenwood AthleticsSchool sports include football, basketball, baseball, and track. Lindenwood is in the Heart of America Athletic Conference for major sports.
Lindenwood Admissions (2007)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 56% | | Women | 61% | | All | 58% |
SAT Test Scores:| SAT | Middle 50% |
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| Verbal | 420-530 | | Math | 470-590 | | Writing | 430-520 |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) ART STUDIES (4 awarded) - Arts Management
- Visual and Performing Arts
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (776 awarded) - Accounting
- Actuarial Science
- Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services
- Business/Commerce
- Business/Corporate Communications
- Finance
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- Management Information Systems
- Marketing/Marketing Management
- Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
- Retailing and Retail Operations
- Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (27 awarded) - Computer Science
- Computer and Information Sciences
- Information Technology
DESIGN (4 awarded) DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS (23 awarded) - Acting
- Dance
- Directing and Theatrical Production
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
- Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
- Theatre/Theatre Arts Management
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (882 awarded) - Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Education
- Education/Teaching Individuals - Early Childhood Spec Ed Pgms
- Educational Administration and Supervision
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
- Music Teacher Education
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Special Education and Teaching
- Superintendency and Educational System Administration
- Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
- Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (16 awarded) - Human Services
- Public Administration
- Social Work
FINE ARTS (19 awarded) - Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Fine Arts and Art Studies
- Fine/Studio Arts
FUNERAL AND MORTUARY SCIENCE (0 awarded) - Funeral Service and Mortuary Science
HOSPITALITY (1 awarded) - Hospitality Administration/Management
LIBERAL ARTS (74 awarded) - American/United States Studies/Civilization
- Anthropology
- Economics
- English Language and Literature
- English Language and Literature/Letters
- French Language and Literature
- General Studies
- History
- International Relations and Affairs
- Library Science/Librarianship
- Political Science and Government
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS (9 awarded) MEDIA (88 awarded) - Advertising
- Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Communication and Media Studies
- Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
- Mass Communication/Media Studies
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (34 awarded) - Health and Medical Administrative Services
- Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICINE (4 awarded) MUSIC (9 awarded) - Music Performance
- Music Theory and Composition
- Music
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (37 awarded) - Athletic Training/Trainer
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (9 awarded) RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (10 awarded) - Bible/Biblical Studies
- Christian Studies
- Philosophy
- Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE (25 awarded) - Biology/Biological Sciences
- Chemistry
- Environmental Biology
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (106 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Criminology
- Fire Services Administration
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (94 awarded) - Counseling Psychology
- Educational Psychology
- Psychology
- School Psychology
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