Lindenwood University is celebrating the recognition of its hometown, the City of St. Charles, named the best college town in Missouri in a Business Insider’s feature of Best College Towns and Cities, drawing on WalletHub’s analysis of more than 400 U.S. college locations.
St. Charles ranked No. 33 nationally – ahead of college towns including Cambridge, Mass. and Princeton, N.J. – based on a study weighing affordability, social environment, and academic and economic opportunity. The feature cites St. Charles’ “historic riverfront and easy access to the broader St. Louis area.” Since its founding, Lindenwood has been proud to call St. Charles home. The city serves as a vibrant backdrop for Lindenwood students to learn and work, and for employees to plant roots – an ideal setting for students to earn an exceptional, career-ready education while immersing themselves in cultural and civic opportunities.
“We are incredibly proud to call the City of St. Charles home to Lindenwood University,” said Dr. John R. Porter, Lindenwood University President. “From the welcoming community to the unique historic charm of Main Street, we are honored to be part of this city. This recognition from Business Insider reflects the strong partnership between the city and Lindenwood that make St. Charles an amazing place to live, learn, and thrive.”
Hosting an impressive series of festivals each year, the City of St. Charles embraces the Lindenwood community and has formed a tremendous town-and-gown partnership. In addition, the University contributes through arts and cultural events at the J. Scheidegger Center for the Arts, NCAA Division I athletics, its community outreach program, LindenGiving, and the Lions Love Local program highlighting city businesses.
To learn more about Lindenwood University and schedule your visit to the best college town for students in Missouri, contact the Lindenwood Office of Admissions at (636) 949-4949 or visit www.lindenwood.edu/admissions.