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Lindsey Wilson University

Lindsey Wilson University

Columbia, KY · Town · 1,585 students
Website Scorecard
Application deadlines: Check the admissions site
$15,070
Average net priceYour net price
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
41%
Graduation rate
54% typical
$41,129
Earnings 10 years on
$55,177 typical
Open admission
Acceptance rate
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

Lindsey Wilson University is a private, United Methodist-affiliated institution in south-central Kentucky, best known for its dedication to accessibility and strong professional programs in nursing, education, business, and counseling. The university stands out for its high proportion of first-generation college students, who benefit from generous financial aid packages and deeply personalized academic mentoring. Campus life is close-knit and community-oriented, shaped by Christian values, Appalachian hospitality, and a powerhouse NAIA athletic program renowned for its national championship-winning cycling and soccer teams.

Wikipedia:Lindsey Wilson University is a private, United Methodist-related university in Columbia, Kentucky. Founded in 1903 as a training school, the university now offers in-person and online degree programs, offered at the associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral levels.

Location
Columbia, KY, 42728-1223 · Town campus
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Nearest airport from college
BNA · Nashville
102 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
YoursEveryone
Tuition & fees$27,808
Housing & food (on campus)$10,178
Books & supplies$1,000
Cost of attendance$49,329
Average net price$15,070
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$27,808
Housing & food (on campus)$10,178
Books & supplies$1,000
Cost of attendance$49,329
Average net price$15,070
Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: www.lindsey.edu
How it’s made up
Tuition$28,656
Housing$3,848
Food$6,742
Books & supplies$900
Personal expenses$6,863
Transportation$2,000
Total published by the school$49,329
Net price by family income
$0–30k
$14,745
$30–48k
$10,966
$48–75k
$16,066
$75–110k
$17,208
$110k+
$18,182
Grants from the school
91% of first-years get a grant from the school, averaging $17,964
Source: College Navigator (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS)
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
41%
Within 4 yrs
30%
Back for yr 2
63%
Transferred
0%
Pell students: 39.5% · others: 49.1% 
8 yrs after starting
38% graduated · 35% transferred · 26% left or unknown · none still enrolled
Earnings
6 yrs after entry$34,861
10 yrs after entry$41,129
Debt
Median at graduation$16,784
Monthly payment$178
Middle 50% owe$5.5k–$20k
90th percentile$27,000
Admissions

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Student Body
Gender
Men 43%Women 57%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
16 : 1
Pell grant
52%
First-gen
46%
Family income
$25,540
Independent
31%
Age at entry
23.0
Part-time
5%
Where first-years come from
In state (KY)
69.2%
Out of state
21.8%
International
9.0%

Most out-of-state first-years from: TN 38 · AL 10 · FL 10 · GA 6 · OH 4

Race & ethnicity
White
65%
Black
12%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
10%
AI/AN
1%
Unknown
6%
Varsity sports
NAIA Division I
  • Archery
    Men's · Women's
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Bowling
    Men's · Women's
  • Football
    Men's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Other Sports
    Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Swimming
    Men's · Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
  • Wrestling
    Men's · Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs
After 6 yrs
$34,861
After 10 yrs
$41,129
Human Services, General138
Business Administration, Management and Operations56
Psychology, General32
Communication and Media Studies21
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods20
Criminal Justice and Corrections20
History16
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities15
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas13
Biology, General12
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing11
Research and Experimental Psychology10
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management9
English Language and Literature, General6
Religious Education6
Mathematics3
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$43M
Full-time faculty
64%
Faculty salary
$6,512/mo
Teaching spend
$3,762
per student
Federal loans
50%
Classification
Carnegie type
Master's (larger programs)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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