Overview
Lindsey Wilson College is a private not-for-profit college based in the rural town of Columbia, Kentucky, affiliated with the United Methodist Church. Lindsey Wilson established the R.V. Bennett Honors Program to provide more challenge for students invited into the program, as well as the LWC Bonner Scholar Program for students dedicated to service-learning. LWC is also a member of COUPA, the Cooperative of Undergraduate Programs Abroad.
Acceptance Rate:
100%
Average Net Price:
$15,435
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
3.3
Average ACT Composite
21
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $27,274 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $27,274 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $9,978 |
| Books and Supplies | $1000 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
54%
Average Aid Per Year
$25,764
54%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,393
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$18,810
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
76%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$5157
72%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,393
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$37,670,192
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
55%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$4,757
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$12,211
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$168
Students receiving federal loans
55%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$4,540
Average Other Loans Per Year
$9,246
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- United Methodist
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
1863
Students Applied
129
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
Yes
ACT
Yes
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
No
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Applications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
Average ACT Composite: 21
3.3
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
3,159
Total Number of Undergrads
1,753
0
100
28%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
39%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
17:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
39
Faculty Overview
0
100
74%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
31
Countries Represented
47
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
46%
Student Organizations
27
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
44%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
53%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Blue Raiders
School Colors
blue and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NAIA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Mid-South Conference
Total Male Athletes
439
Total Female Athletes
219
Intramural Sports
7
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Bowling
- Cheerleading-Dance Team
- Cross Country
- Football
- Golf
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Wrestling
- Cycling
- Archery
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Bowling
- Cheerleading-Dance Team
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
- Cycling
- Archery
Lindsey Wilson College Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$31,300
Top 5 Cities
Louisville
Lexington
Johnson City
Cincinnati
Nashville
Top 5 Employers
Lindsey Wilson College
Mountain Comprehensive Care
Walmart
Family Preservation Services
The Whitley Associates, LLC
Top 5 Sectors
Healthcare Services
Community and Social Services
Education
Operations
Business Development
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$12,211
Loan Default Rate
13%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$168
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are SayingThe classes are small sized, so professors really get to know you and make an effort to help you in every aspect of your learning. There are multiple on-campus resources to help you, including an Academic Success Center, Writing Center, and multiple computer labs. The classes are challenging but in the very best way; the professors expect nothing but your best, which helps you strive to put forth the best effort you can!
Natalie from Lancaster, KY
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