Student Financial Services
Tuition 2026-27
Tuition 2026-27
Lindenwood combines highly respected academics in a learning environment dedicated to student success, and the University has worked hard to manage educational costs. University teams are here to assist and ensure that financial investment in a Lindenwood education is meaningful.
| Traditional Undergraduate Cost of Attendance | |
|---|---|
| Full-time Tuition (Block Rate) 12-18 credit hours | $22,360 / year |
| Lion Fee (Traditional Undergraduate Part-Time and Full-Time) | $1,802 / year |
| Out of Block Rate (Under 12 or Over 18 credit hours) | $745 / credit hour |
| Military Dependent Discount | 20% Off / credit hour non-stackable discount rate |
| Summer Rate | $525 / credit hour |
| Food and Housing | |
|---|---|
| Standard (Double or Triple) – Residence Hall | $13,146 / year |
| Single – Residence Hall | $13,820 / year |
| Single – Houses | $14,494 / year |
These prices reflect the general pricing but there will be slight fluctuation by singles based on location – Horizon or Heritage Full pricing will be made available during room selection process.
| Online Undergraduate Tuition | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Semester | $525 / credit hour |
| Active-Duty Military Personnel | $250 / credit hour accomplished through a scholarship/grant |
| Military and Military Dependents | 20% Off / credit hour |
| Graduate Tuition (Online and On-campus) | |
|---|---|
| Plaster College of Business and Entrepreneurship | $670 / credit hour |
| MFA | $630 / credit hour |
| All Other Graduate | $619 / credit hour |
| Education Specialist (EdS) | $682 / credit hour |
| Doctor of Education (EdD) | $949 / credit hour |
| Active-Duty, Non-Active Military, and Military Dependents | 20% Off / credit hour |
| Active-Duty Military Personnel | $250 / credit hour accomplished through a scholarship/grant |
Additional Information
*Applied music fees are applied to individual lessons in piano, voice, orchestral instruments, and organ.
| Other Charges and Penalties | |
| Academic Integrity Tutorial Penalty | $29 |
| All Traditional Undergraduate St. Charles Commuter Meal Plan | $50 / term |
| Applied Music Course Charge* | $300 / credit hour |
| Barnes & Noble First Day | Varies |
| BSN Nursing Annual Program Fee (3rd and 4th year) | $8,215 |
| Campus Violation Fines | Varies |
| Conferral Processing / Diploma Fee – All Levels | $200 |
| Course Overload Fee (Full-time students taking more than 18 credit hours in a term.) | $745 |
| Early College Academy Boys / Girls State) (Per Credit Hour) | $100 / credit hour |
| Early College Academy On-site or Online (Lindenwood) (Per Credit Hour) | $111 / credit hour |
| Experiential Learning Credit | $117 / credit hour |
| Experiential Learning Portfolio Review Charge (One-Time) | $363 |
| Housing Fines | Varies |
| Lab Fee (In Specified Courses) | Varies |
| Late Payment Penalty (Per Month) | $64 / month |
| Library Fines | Varies |
| Lion Fee | $1,802 |
| Master of Accountancy (MAcc) Program Fee (One-Time) | $1,950 |
| Master of Athletic Training (MS) | $1,000 |
| Non-Refundable Enrollment Deposit (Traditional Undergraduate – New) | $300 |
| Online Student Technology Fee (Annual) | $530 |
| Paramedicine Administration Charge (One-Time) | $585 |
| Parking Fines | Varies |
| Payment Plan Setup Fee | $20 |
| Radiologic Technology Credit Transfer Fee (One-Time) | $562 |
| Radiologic Technology Overhead Charge | $65 / credit hour |
| RN to BSN Program Administration Charge (One-Time) | $281 |
| Student Teaching Administration Charge | $300 |
| Study Abroad Administration Charge | $363 |
| Study Abroad Trip Charge(s) | Varies |
| Wellfleet Student Insurance Traditional Undergraduate and All International) (Annual premiums are published before July 1.) | Varies |
| Workshops | $84 / credit hour |
Notes
(1) The graduate contract degree rate will be determined at the time of admission into the program.
(2) Provisions for “extended stay” housing and meals, degree programs, and tutoring and additional services are available upon request.
(3) Students are expected to pay tuition charges prior to the beginning of each term. Students may use financial aid (grants and loans) as payment.
(4) The university provides complimentary internet service to resident students living in the dormitories and in certain other campus housing.
Related Undergraduate Catalog Topics
Additional topics such as Payment Options, Delinquent Accounts, St. Charles City-County Library District Fines, Withdrawal and Refund Calculation, Appeals of Refund Calculation, Refund Distribution of Financial Aid, and Cash Disbursements can be found in the Undergraduate Catalog.