Lindenwood University · Cost & aid

St. Charles, MO · City · Private · Master's university · the Lions · Website ↗

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$36,200

Cost of attendance

out-of-state, on campus

$18,698

Average net price

lower half for affordability in Division I

$3.4M

Athletic aid, women's

$13,189 per roster spot

$4.4M

Athletic aid, men's

$17,103 per roster spot

Net price by family income

What aided first-year students actually paid after grants and scholarships, by family income — against the $36,200 sticker.

Family income under $30k$14,581

$30k – $48k$15,129

$48k – $75k$17,960

$75k – $110k$18,796

Over $110k$20,715

Need-based aid only; athletic aid is on top.

Athletic aid

Athletic aid to women's teams$3,350,197
Per roster spot$13,189 across 254 women's roster spots
Athletic aid to men's teams$4,361,510
Per roster spot$17,103 across 255 men's roster spots
Recruiting spend, women's / men's$76k / $145k
Tuition & fees$21,100

Per-roster-spot aid is an average across every team of that gender; football and basketball take most of it at many schools. Ask the coach what this program funds. Since 2025-26 there is no cap on how many players on a Division I roster may be on scholarship.

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