Lindsey Wilson University

Private nonprofit four-year university in Columbia, KY that costs an average of $14,300 a year after financial aid and graduates 41% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$14,300
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
41%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$45,750

Private nonprofitTown (remote)1,585 undergraduates

Cost of Lindsey Wilson University

Total cost of attendance (per year)$41,076
Tuition and fees, in-state$28,392
Housing and food (on campus)$10,382
Books and supplies$1,000
Average net price after aid$14,300

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$12,976
$30,001–48,000$12,568
$48,001–75,000$12,638
$75,001–110,000$17,297
$110,001+$18,631

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with Lindsey Wilson University's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rateOpen admission (everyone admitted)

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate41%
First-year retention63%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$37,897
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$45,750
Rank in Kentucky (earnings)25th of 29 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$16,250
Typical monthly loan payment$185 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants56%
Students with federal loans56%

Majors and programs at Lindsey Wilson University

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (24)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing30$73,198$17,966
Business Administration, Management and Operations116$41,981$21,557
Criminal Justice and Corrections35$40,964$27,000
Human Services252$37,777$14,343
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods37$36,101—
Psychology59$33,477$19,406
Communication and Media Studies45$31,198$23,144
Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management———
Biology24——
English Language and Literature10——
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies2——
Fine and Studio Arts6——
History19——
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities28——
Mathematics9——
Natural Resources Conservation and Research8——
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management15——
Political Science and Government5——
Religious Education16——
Research and Experimental Psychology19——
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics———
Social Sciences2——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas22——
Visual and Performing Arts9——

Associate's degree programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Engineering3——

Master's degree programs (4)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology414$49,493$43,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations53——
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management789——
Data Science———

Doctoral degree programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Student Counseling and Personnel Services12——

Graduate certificate programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions66——

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Thomas More UniversityCrestview Hills$22,72390%$63,897
Midway UniversityMidway$29,98195%$47,169
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About Lindsey Wilson University

TypePrivate nonprofit four-year university
LocationColumbia, KY
SettingTown (remote)
Undergraduates1,585
Student-to-faculty ratio16 to 1
AccreditorSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Websitelindsey.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

How much does Lindsey Wilson University cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $41,076 a year (tuition and fees: $28,392). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $14,300 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $12,976.

How much do Lindsey Wilson University graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $45,750 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 25th of 29 similar colleges in Kentucky. The best-paid bachelor's program is registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing ($73,198 a year after graduation).

What is Lindsey Wilson University's graduation rate?

41% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 63% of first-year students return for a second year.