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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

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.

Campus Location

210 Lindsey Wilson St
Columbia, KY 42728-1223
USA
Main Tel: (270) 384-2126
Web Site

The campus is in a self-contained town.

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

DegreeTotal
Earned
Different
Programs
Bachelor27127
Master822
Associate2813

Students

Student enrollment 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)

ItemCost
State Tuition and fees$ 16,670
Room$ 2,550
Board$ 4,375
Books and supplies$ 900
Other$ 4,848

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.

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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.

Athletics

The school is in the Mid-South Conference for major sports.

The school 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) .


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Highlights

Compared to other schools:

Lindsey Wilson College Highlights

  • 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.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees in 2008-2009 in parentheses)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (30 awarded)

  • Accounting
  • Business Administration and Management
  • Business/Commerce

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (2 awarded)

  • Computer and Information Sciences

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (24 awarded)

  • Art Teacher Education
  • Biology Teacher Education
  • Curriculum and Instruction
  • Education
  • 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 (0 awarded)

  • Engineering

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (5 awarded)

  • Child Care Provider/Assistant

FINE ARTS (0 awarded)

  • Fine/Studio Arts

LIBERAL ARTS (183 awarded)

  • American/United States Studies/Civilization
  • English Language and Literature
  • General Studies
  • History
  • Humanities/Humanistic Studies
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Social Sciences

MATHEMATICS (5 awarded)

  • Mathematics

MEDIA (17 awarded)

  • Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric

MEDICINE (1 awarded)

  • Health/Medical Preparatory Programs

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (4 awarded)

  • Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management

RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY (9 awarded)

  • Religion/Religious Studies
  • Religious Education

SCIENCE (10 awarded)

  • Biology/Biological Sciences
  • Chemistry

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (5 awarded)

  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (86 awarded)

  • Counseling Psychology
  • Psychology

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