Lindsey Wilson College

Lindsey Wilson College, also known as LWC, is a private, four-year college located in Columbia, Kentucky, United States. It was established in January 1903 and named after Lindsey Wilson. Mr. Wilson was the stepson of Mrs. Catherine Wilson, who contributed the school's original building. LWC offers Master of Education, Bachelor of Arts, and Associate of Arts degree programs in various academic divisions, such as

• Business Administration
• Education
• Humanities
• Mathematics and Sciences
• School of Professional Counseling
• Social & Behavioral Sciences

Students of LWC are members of many clubs and organizations. These include Alpha Chi Honor Society, Kentucky Educational Association, Alpha Phi Omega Service Fraternity, Lindsey Wilson College Cheerleaders, and Student Pastor's Fellowship.

Lindsey Wilson College Highlights

Where Lindsey Wilson College stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• United Methodist religious affiliation.
• Many students concentrating in liberal arts, therapy and counseling, mathematics, and media.
• Large number of students.
• Unusually high availability of athletic financial aid.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• High female/male ratio.

Other important characteristics:

• Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Student meal (board) plan
• Study abroad option
• Distance learning available
• Weekend study option
• Part-time classes available
• Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

Students

The student enrollment at Lindsey Wilson College was 1,893 in 2007-2008 (1,832 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 79% of enrolled students and graduate students are 21%.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

Financial Aid: Lindsey Wilson College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Housing and Meals

Lindsey Wilson College provides on-campus housing for 738 of its 1,832 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009).

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.

Lindsey Wilson College Athletics

Lindsey Wilson College is in the Mid-South Conference for major sports.

Lindsey Wilson College offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 232 male students received the aid (men were 59% of those receiving aid) and 158 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 41% of students receiving such aid) .