Lindenwood University— Earnings & Cost Trends
Graduate Earnings
$53,278
in 2021+26% since 2008
Median Graduate Earnings Over Time
Net Price (Annual Cost) Over Time
Graduation Rate Over Time
Key Insights
- •Earnings grew 26% since 2008 — graduates are earning more over time
- •Net price decreased 27% since 2010 — the school has become more affordable
- •Graduation rate improved by 3 percentage points since 1999
Year-by-Year Data
| Year | Earnings | Net Price | Grad Rate | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | — | — | — | $3,575 |
| 1999 | — | — | 46% | $3,616 |
| 2000 | — | — | 47% | $4,062 |
| 2001 | — | — | 83% | $4,375 |
| 2002 | — | — | 39% | $5,258 |
| 2003 | — | — | 46% | $5,104 |
| 2004 | — | — | 40% | $5,500 |
| 2005 | — | — | 46% | $5,500 |
| 2006 | — | — | 46% | $5,500 |
| 2007 | — | — | 44% | $5,500 |
| 2008 | $42,200 | — | 40% | $5,500 |
| 2009 | — | — | 43% | $6,999 |
| 2010 | $41,500 | $27,073 | 44% | $9,500 |
| 2011 | — | $26,653 | 45% | $10,128 |
| 2012 | $39,700 | $27,246 | 45% | $9,500 |
| 2013 | $39,700 | $21,695 | 41% | $11,250 |
| 2014 | $39,200 | $21,538 | 45% | $13,833 |
| 2015 | $41,300 | $21,985 | 50% | $15,000 |
| 2016 | — | $22,125 | 49% | $17,054 |
| 2017 | — | $22,131 | 49% | $19,500 |
| 2018 | — | $17,548 | 50% | $21,458 |
| 2019 | — | $18,264 | 50% | $21,128 |
| 2020 | — | $17,491 | 50% | $21,065 |
| 2021 | $53,278 | $17,366 | 47% | $20,500 |
| 2022 | — | $17,410 | 53% | — |
| 2023 | — | $16,806 | 54% | — |
| 2024 | — | $18,516 | 50% | — |
| 2025 | — | $19,638 | 49% | — |