Lindsey Wilson College

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Town: Remote
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	1,167
Religious affiliation	Methodism
Student to faculty ratio	15 to 1
Students retention rate	55%
On-time graduation rate	40%

Located in Columbia, Kentucky, Lindsey Wilson College is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Lindsey Wilson College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Lindsey Wilson College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at Lindsey Wilson College is reported to be 40%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Kentucky state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 52% whereas the national average was 58%.

The retention rate of students at Lindsey Wilson College is 55% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Kentucky is 74%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Lindsey Wilson College do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The institution provides on-campus housing
Website

In-State Tuition & Fees

$25,718

Cost of attendance at Lindsey Wilson College in 2022 for students from Kentucky.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Kentucky's average	$10,481
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$25,718

Cost of attendance at Lindsey Wilson College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Kentucky's average	$21,663
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Lindsey Wilson College received on average $21,811 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$21,811

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	303	65%	$4,617	$1,398,908
Other Federal Grant	418	90%	$4,235	$1,770,434
State Grant/Scholarships	421	91%	$3,728	$1,569,566
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	445	96%	$15,138	$6,736,548
Total Grant & Scholarships	462	100%	$21,811	$10,076,548

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Lindsey Wilson College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Lindsey Wilson College students is 40.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 47.1%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 31.4%.

40.2%

African American 26.2% 16 students
white 42.3% 129 students
unknown 43.6% 55 students
Mixed Race 20.0% 3 students

Sport Conferences

Football Mid-South Conference
Baseball Mid-South Conference
Basketball Mid-South Conference
Track and Cross Country Mid-South Conference

Athletic Associations

National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)

Service Offerings

Lindsey Wilson College provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Lindsey Wilson College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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