Lindsey Wilson College
Columbia, KY
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,713
Graduate Enrollment: 854
Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
United Methodist
Campus Details
Town: Remote (in urban cluster more than 35 miles from an urbanized area)
Four-year, small, highly residential
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full-time, inclusive, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 0%
Male/Female: 37% / 63% (2017)
First generation college students: 45.9% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 12.0% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 0.7% (2012)
Test scores for admission:
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 75.1% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 49.9% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 33.6% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 22.6% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 72.5%
Black: 9.5%
Hispanic: 0.4%
Asian: 0.2%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.4%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.4%
2+ races: 2.9%
Non-resident alien: 1.1%
Unknown race: 12.7%
Black: 9.5%
Hispanic: 0.4%
Asian: 0.2%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.4%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.4%
2+ races: 2.9%
Non-resident alien: 1.1%
Unknown race: 12.7%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $38,240
In-State tuition: $25,718Out-of-State tuition: $25,718
Estimated books and supplies: $1,000 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $9,495 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $5,243 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $11,000 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $5,243 (2022)
Average Family Income: $47,772 (2017)
Median Family Income: $25,541 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 63.4%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 76.0%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $16,784 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $178 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $17,337 |
| $30k-48k | $12,301 |
| $48k-75k | $13,361 |
| $75k-110k | $17,114 |
| $110k+ | $21,932 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 30%6-year graduation rate: 40%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 95.8% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $16,784 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $6,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $11,250 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $11,250 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 45.5% (2015) |
| @3 year | 53.4% (2017) |
| @5 year | 65.8% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 32.8% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 33.3% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $29,187 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $36,895 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Natural Resources and Conservation, Other. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 33 | $26,769 | $259 | $28,935 ($2,411) | |
| Master's Degree | Education, General. | 8 | ||||
| Doctoral Degree | Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 15 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 7 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Engineering, General. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management. | 10 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Religion/Religious Studies. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Religious Education. | 17 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 19 | $30,558 ($2,547) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Research and Experimental Psychology. | 5 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | 221 | $488 | $38,324 ($3,194) | $43,935 ($3,661) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 15 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 23 | $21,500 | $228 | $26,241 ($2,187) | $38,302 ($3,192) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Human Services, General. | 207 | $22,774 | $172 | $25,988 ($2,166) | $34,370 ($2,864) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Visual and Performing Arts, General. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 4 | ||||
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | 31 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 17 | $23,000 | $166 | $59,175 ($4,931) | $55,804 ($4,650) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 45 | $26,551 | $258 | $35,427 ($2,952) | $45,474 ($3,790) |
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 4 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $53,478Full time faculty: 61%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 15.0
School's endowment start of year: $27,982,018 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $37,179,682 (2022)