Lindenwood 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$18,640

Cost of attendance at Lindenwood University in 2022 for students from Missouri.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Missouri's average	$9,083
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$18,640

Cost of attendance at Lindenwood University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Missouri's average	$19,257
National average	$30,238

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Lindenwood University was $17,654. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Lindenwood

Lindenwood net price calculator

$17,654

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private Non Profit colleges in Missouri and nationwide.

Missouri's average	$13,174
National average	$22,640

Below is the net price of Lindenwood for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$17,654	$400 (2%)	$14,372	$14,503	$17,373	$18,909	$19,100
2021	$18,054	$163	$12,948	$13,008	$15,749	$19,120	$21,012
2020	$17,891	$763 (4%)	$14,388	$13,918	$16,340	$19,268	$20,350
2019	$18,654	$1,349 (8%)	$16,188	$15,719	$16,816	$18,809	$21,057
2018	$17,305	$4,878 (22%)	$15,330	$14,603	$15,484	$19,251	$20,129
2017	$22,183	$277 (1%)	$20,388	$20,605	$22,247	$22,900	$23,575
2016	$21,906	$466 (2%)	$20,969	$20,125	$21,030	$22,789	$24,138
2015	$21,440	$202	$20,308	$19,672	$21,446	$23,065	$23,981
2014	$21,238	--	$19,893	$19,364	$21,330	$22,655	$23,434

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Lindenwood University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$38,670	$1,300 (3%)	$18,640	$18,730	$1,300
2021	$37,370	$1,285 (4%)	$18,100	$17,970	$1,300
2020	$36,085	$385 (1%)	$18,100	$16,735	$1,250
2019	$35,700	$4,240 (13%)	$17,600	$16,900	$1,200
2018	$31,460	$628 (2%)	$16,960	$13,300	$1,200
2017	$30,832	$2,990 (9%)	$16,332	$13,300	$1,200
2016	$33,822	$442 (1%)	$16,022	$16,000	$1,800
2015	$33,380	$230	$15,580	$16,000	$1,800
2014	$33,150	$550 (2%)	$15,150	$16,000	$2,000
2013	$32,600	--	$14,600	$16,000	$2,000

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does Lindenwood provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 2,658 dormitories available to its students at $6,280 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at Lindenwood is $698 per month.
Does Lindenwood provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at Lindenwood for one academic year is $3,920, which works out to $436 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Lindenwood estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,300.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Lindenwood estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $2,900

If living off-campus, with family: $4,300

If living off-campus, not with family: $4,300
How much is Lindenwood application fees?: Lindenwood does not have an application fee.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Lindenwood offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Lindenwood University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$475	$538
For out-of-state students	$475	$538

Housing and Meal

Lindenwood University offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Lindenwood University for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	$3,920	$6,280	N/A	0	2,658
2021	N/A	N/A	$9,200	19	2,600
2020	N/A	N/A	$9,200	15	3,802
2019	N/A	N/A	$9,000	0	4,041
2018	N/A	N/A	$8,800	0	4,184
2017	N/A	N/A	$8,800	0	4,787
2016	$3,644	$4,290	N/A	19	5,004

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Lindenwood University during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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