Lindenwood University
636-949-2000
Listing Manager:
Rachel Wilmes
Lindenwood University is a four-year liberal arts university with more than 120 degree programs. In 2010, more than 17,000 people were enrolled in the school across numerous extension centers. About 4,000 students live on campus and another 1,000 commute to the university for the undergraduate courses.
Lindenwood University also offers a graduate and undergraduate evening program for working adults at locations across the St. Louis area, including: Belleville, IL, South County, St. Louis City, Wentzville, Westport, Wildwood, Lincoln County, North County, Lindenwood University Cultural Center and O'Fallon.
Lindenwood University sponsors 27 NCAA athletic teams and 20 student life sports.
- Handicap Accessible: Yes
- Founding Date: 1827
- Number of students: 17,000
- Public/Private: Private
- Financial aid: Yes
- Religious affiliation: Judeo-Christian
- Accreditation/licenses: Continuously accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools since 1918, with numerous specialized program accreditations.
- Student-to-teacher ratio: 18 to 1
- Parking: Free lot
- What makes this community special?: Staff and administration are committed to an integrative liberal arts curriculum that focuses on the talents, interests and future of students; situated on a historic 500-acre campus; engaged in a bold campus expansion plan.
- Degrees: Graduate, Undergraduate
- Programs: Distance learning, Evening, Part-time, Study abroad, Summer studies
- Campus housing: Yes
- Sports conference: Sponsors 27 NCAA athletic teams and 20 student life sports,
Wonderful place for area students who want to get away from home without being too far. It's also a good step up from high school without jumping headfirst into a larger school like Mizzou. The course content is a perfect mix of easily handled to decently challenging, which is great for keeping a person on their toes. The sheer number of new buildings, services and plans being put into place for LU is great - I wish I was younger so I could stay and enjoy them.
The art program is wonderfully intense - The professors demand much of you, but as there are few (incredibly highly skilled) professors, one gets to know them quite well. This is incredible, as it allows the professors to truly work with a student long-term to help enhance their skills and ability.
The MBA program is fabulous - Early Access allows students to get a head start in classes while they're still an undergrad, for free.
The professors are, for the most part, understanding, knowledgeable and friendly - Every person I know has a "teacher-friend", that one professor that they've really bonded with to form a good, lasting friendship.
The staff are wonderful as well. Because of the size, response is usually prompt, whether it is a concern or a request.
The rules concerning dorm visitation are usually considered to be a huge drawback for students...But isn't one going to school to learn, rather than use it as a social scene?
Overall, I wouldn't trade my experiences here for anything.