Lindenwood University Average GPA & Admissions

Saint Charles, MO · Private · 4-year

  • Acceptance rate: 57% for fall 2024
  • Average high school GPA: 3.36, as reported by the college for 2024–25
  • ACT, middle 50%: 22–28 composite
  • Average net price: $18,698 a year (2022–23)
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Lindenwood University average GPA

Lindenwood University reported an average high school GPA of 3.36 for its first-year students who submitted one (83% did), in its 2024–25 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether it's weighted or unweighted.

How their high school GPAs were spread:

High school GPAShare of first-year students
4.0
3.8%
3.75–3.99
22%
3.50–3.74
19.7%
3.25–3.49
16.9%
3.00–3.24
16.7%
2.50–2.99
15.5%
2.00–2.49
5.1%
1.00–1.99
0.4%
First-year students who submitted a high school GPA, as Lindenwood University reported in its 2024–25 Common Data Set. None had a GPA below 1.00. The college doesn't say whether these GPAs are weighted or unweighted.

An average, not a cutoffColleges calculate GPA in different ways, so these figures can't be compared directly with your own GPA.

Lindenwood University acceptance rate

Lindenwood University admitted 4,528 of 7,966 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 57%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Lindenwood University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Saint Charles, Missouri, with 4,663 undergraduates.

SAT and ACT scores

Scores of the first-year students who entered Lindenwood University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:

Test25th percentileMedian75th percentile
ACT Composite222428
ACT English202427
ACT Math192326
6% submitted ACT scores, as Lindenwood University reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1190 for admitted students.

Admission requirements

What Lindenwood University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:

Admission factorStatus
High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average.Required
High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned.Considered if submitted
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.Considered if submitted
College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.Considered if submitted
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.Considered if submitted
Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application.Considered if submitted
Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores.Considered if submitted
Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III.Not considered
Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations.Not considered
Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work.Not considered
Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college.Not considered
Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with Lindenwood University's admissions office before you apply.

AP credit

Lindenwood University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.

Average net price

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $18,698 a year at Lindenwood University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Frequently asked questions

How hard is it to get into Lindenwood University?

Moderately selective: more than half of applicants got in. Lindenwood University admitted 57% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

What GPA does Lindenwood University look for?

Lindenwood University doesn't set a minimum GPA we could verify. Its first-year students averaged 3.36, as reported by the college in its 2024–25 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether that average is weighted or unweighted.

What GPA do most Lindenwood University students have?

45.5% of Lindenwood University's first-year students who submitted a high school GPA had 3.50 or higher, and the largest group (22%) had 3.75–3.99, as the college reported in its 2024–25 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether these GPAs are weighted or unweighted.

Do I have a chance at Lindenwood University with a 3.0 GPA?

It would be on the low side there: 21% of Lindenwood University's first-year students who submitted a GPA had one below 3.0, as the college reported in its 2024–25 Common Data Set, and it admitted 57% of applicants for fall 2024. Colleges calculate GPA in different ways, so compare on the same scale and look at your courses and test scores too.

What percent of applicants does Lindenwood University accept?

Lindenwood University's acceptance rate was 57% for fall 2024: it admitted 4,528 of 7,966 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.

What are Lindenwood University's ACT score ranges?

The middle 50% of Lindenwood University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had ACT composite 22–28, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.

Is Lindenwood University test optional?

Yes. Lindenwood University considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 6% sent ACT scores.

How much does GPA matter at Lindenwood University?

A lot: Lindenwood University requires high school GPA. It considers high school record, high school class rank, college preparatory program, recommendations, essay or personal statement and test scores if you send them. It doesn't consider other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

Does Lindenwood University accept AP credit?

Yes. Lindenwood University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

What do students pay at Lindenwood University after grants?

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $18,698 a year at Lindenwood University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Before you apply, check Lindenwood University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.

Sources

  1. College Navigator: Lindenwood UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
  2. Lindenwood University Common Data Set 2024–25Lindenwood University: average high school GPA of first-year students and how their GPAs were spread.
  3. College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).

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