Despite a high sticker price, this school is affordable for many families due to generous need-based aid. Strong support for lower-income students.
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What You'll Pay at Lindenwood University
Select your family income to see your estimated cost
The Cost Formula
Tuition
$22K
+
Room
$12K
+
Books
$1,400
=
Sticker Price
$35,436
$22K+$12K+$1,400=$35,436
Your Family Income
Sticker
$35,436
−
Your Aid
$17,833
=
Net Price
$17,603
All Income Levels
Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
Lindenwood University Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Summary
Cost Category
Amount
Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price)
$35,436
Tuition and Fees
$21,600
Room and Board
$11,700
Books and Supplies
$1,400
Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships)
-$15,798
Average Net Price (What Families Pay)
$19,638
Lindenwood University Net Price by Family Income Level
Family Income
Net Price
$0–30k
$15,678
$30–48k
$14,701
$48–75k
$17,603
$75–110k
$20,760
$110k+
$23,821
Understanding Your Aid Package
Lindenwood University has a sticker price of $35,436 per year, but most students pay significantly less after financial aid. The actual cost depends heavily on your family's income level.
Key Facts
Sticker price: $35,436/year
Average aid: $15,798 in grants & scholarships
$48–75K families pay: ~$17,603/year
Low-income families: Pay ~$15,678/year
30% of students receive Pell Grants
Financial Aid Profile
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30%
Pell Grant Recipients
Lower-income students receiving federal aid
🎓
35%
First-Generation Students
Parents without bachelor's degree
Get personalized cost estimates and assess whether borrowing makes sense.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Typical Debt
Median Student Debt$26,000
Range (25th–75th)$9,091 – $29,000
Median Parent PLUS Loans$18,445
Debt Manageability
0.45x
Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
3-Year Default Rate0.0%
Return on Investment
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Median Earnings (10yr)
$53,278
Earnings Growth
+17%
6 → 10 years post-graduation
Value Added
+$-1,131
53th percentile among peers
Earnings Range (10yr post-graduation)
$35,718
25th %ile
$77,533
75th %ile
Frequently Asked Questions about Lindenwood University Cost & Financial Aid
Lindenwood University's published tuition is $35,436 per year. However, after financial aid, the average student pays $17,603—a difference of $17,833.
Families earning under $30,000 pay an average net price of $15,678 at Lindenwood University. 30% of students receive Pell Grants.
Lindenwood University offers merit-based scholarships for academic achievement, in addition to need-based financial aid. Contact the financial aid office for specific scholarship opportunities.
The median debt for Lindenwood graduates is $26,000, resulting in estimated monthly payments of $276 over 10 years.
Even families earning over $110,000 pay an average net price of $23,821 at Lindenwood—still $11,615 less than the sticker price. Most families qualify for some form of aid.
