How strong are the academics at Lindenwood University?
Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.
14:1
Student to faculty ratio
19
Average class size
38%
4-year grad rate
Class Sizes
Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.
Lindenwood has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 14:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.
Class Sizes
Most Common
10-19
2-9
104
10-19
204
20-29
194
30-39
67
40-49
2
50-99
1
100+
2
Honors Programs
Lindenwood University has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.
It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Lindenwood University:
66%
First-year retention rate
38%
4-year grad rate
49%
6-year grad rate
Majors
Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Lindenwood University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:
Business/Commerce, General
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
Exercise Science and Kinesiology
Computer Graphics
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
18.2
45.56
72.92
100.28
127.64
155
The Full List
MajorGraduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General27
Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology11
Biology/Biological Sciences, General1
Ecology and Evolutionary Biology0
Business
Business/Commerce, General155
Marketing/Marketing Management, General35
Accounting30
Finance, General27
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General17
Fashion Merchandising10
Finance, General5
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General2
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other2
Marketing/Marketing Management, General2
Sales, Distribution, and Marketing Operations, General1
International Business/Trade/Commerce1
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other1
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General1
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management0
Business Administration and Management, General0
Management Information Systems, General0
Retail Management0
Communication
Mass Communication/Media Studies17
Advertising6
Mass Communication/Media Studies3
Public Relations/Image Management0
Organizational Communication, General0
Radio and Television0
Journalism0
Speech Communication and Rhetoric0
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
Computer Graphics43
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance28
Information Technology14
Computer and Information Sciences, General11
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design9
Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other4
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst3
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design1
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications0
Education
Education, Other36
Early Childhood Education and Teaching13
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching9
Special Education and Teaching, General8
Education, General3
Trade and Industrial Teacher Education0
Elementary Education and Teaching0
English Language And Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature, General15
Creative Writing0
English Literature (British and Commonwealth)0
Foreign Languages
Spanish Language and Literature0
French Language and Literature0
Health Professions And Related Programs
Public Health, General18
Health/Health Care Administration/Management12
Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy6
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)5
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General4
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General4
HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS4
Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy3
Public Health, General1
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse0
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer0
History
History, General8
Homeland Security
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies62
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies1
Fire Services Administration0
Liberal Arts And Sciences
General Studies0
Mathematics And Statistics
Mathematics, General6
Mathematics, General1
Statistics, Other1
Statistics, General0
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other41
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other1
Natural Resources And Conservation
Environmental Science3
Environmental Science1
Parks
Exercise Science and Kinesiology56
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management24
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies2
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General1
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management1
Philosophy And Religious Studies
Philosophy3
Philosophy1
Physical Sciences
Chemistry, General15
Chemistry, General1
Analytical Chemistry0
Psychology
Psychology, General38
Psychology, General22
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
Social Work12
Human Services, General0
Human Services, General0
PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS0
Public Administration0
Social Sciences
Sociology, General12
Economics, General10
Political Science and Government, General8
Political Science and Government, General6
International Relations and Affairs6
Sociology, General3
International Relations and Affairs1
Anthropology, General0
Criminology0
Visual And Performing Arts
Dance, General14
Game and Interactive Media Design12
Cinematography and Film/Video Production8
Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other8
Fashion/Apparel Design6
Art History, Criticism and Conservation5
Acting4
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General4
Music, General3
Art/Art Studies, General3
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology3
Dance, General1
Art/Art Studies, General1
Game and Interactive Media Design1
Music Management1
Art History, Criticism and Conservation1
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other0
Directing and Theatrical Production0
Documentary Production0
Photography0
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