Lindenwood University Acceptance Rate
Saint Charles, Missouri · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 6,743
- Admitted
- 4,441
- Yield
- 20.1%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Lindenwood University's acceptance rate has risen from 52.9% in 2014–15 to 65.9% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 4,595 to 6,743 (+47%) over that period.
Its 65.9% rate makes Lindenwood University more selective than about 68% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 32 tracked Missouri schools, it is more selective than about 66%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (68% for women vs 63% for men, a 5-point gap). Lindenwood University has been test-optional since 2019–20. Of admitted students, 20.1% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 4,595 | 2,430 | 52.9% | 1,279 |
| 2015–16 | 4,156 | 2,302 | 55.4% | 1,221 |
| 2016–17 | 4,039 | 2,209 | 54.7% | 975 |
| 2017–18 | 2,895 | 2,135 | 73.7% | 923 |
| 2018–19 | 3,416 | 3,010 | 88.1% | 1,046 |
| 2019–20 | 3,899 | 3,414 | 87.6% | 798 |
| 2020–21 | 2,695 | 2,483 | 92.1% | 683 |
| 2021–22 | 3,355 | 2,511 | 74.8% | 729 |
| 2022–23 | 4,372 | 3,236 | 74% | 893 |
| 2023–24 | 6,743 | 4,441 | 65.9% | 891 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 3,848 | 2,618 | 68% |
| Men | 2,890 | 1,822 | 63% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Composite | 19–24 | 28% |
How Lindenwood University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Lindenwood University's acceptance rate?
Lindenwood University's acceptance rate is 65.9% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (4,441 admitted of 6,743 applicants).
Is Lindenwood University test optional?
Lindenwood University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Lindenwood University?
Lindenwood University received 6,743 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 4,441.
Is Lindenwood University getting harder to get into?
Lindenwood University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 52.9% in 2014–15 to 65.9% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.lindenwood.edu/.