Lindsey Wilson College
Lindsey Wilson College is a private research university in Columbia, Kentucky, enrolling about 1,585 students. Federal completion data covers about 30 program areas at this campus. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $41,129 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $27,808
- 2024 Average Net Price: $15,070 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,585 95.1% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 44.06%
Lindsey Wilson College: what the data shows
Common questions about Lindsey Wilson College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Lindsey Wilson College?
Lindsey Wilson College is located in Columbia, KY (ZIP 42728-1223).
NCES locale classification: Town remote.
Is Lindsey Wilson College public or private?
Lindsey Wilson College is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Lindsey Wilson College cost?
Published tuition: $27,808.
Average net price after aid: $15,070.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $14,745 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $10,966 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $16,066 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $17,208 |
| $110,001+ | $18,182 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $111,232.
How big is Lindsey Wilson College?
Total enrollment: 1,585 students.
About 95% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Lindsey Wilson College?
150%-time completion rate: 44.06%.
First-year retention: 63.0%.
What do graduates of Lindsey Wilson College earn?
Median earnings: $34,861 six years after entry; $41,129 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $16,784.
52.44% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Lindsey Wilson College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (1,288 completions)
- Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services, Other (622 completions)
- CIP 422803 (218 completions)
- Public Administration and Social Service (114 completions)
- CIP 520201 (88 completions)
- CIP 511501 (40 completions)
- General Psychology (27 completions)
- Communication and Media Studies (19 completions)
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research (19 completions)
- Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration (15 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Lindsey Wilson College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 44.06%; median earnings $41,129 at 10 years; net price $15,070. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$27,808
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Lindsey Wilson College was $27,808.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$15,070
2024 Value
In 2024 Lindsey Wilson College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $15,070.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$60,280 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$15,070 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$111,232 4-Year Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Lindsey Wilson College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
52.44% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
50.14% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Lindsey Wilson College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Lindsey Wilson College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $22,070 | $22,070 | $15,572 |
| 2014 | $22,550 | $22,550 | $15,894 |
| 2015 | $23,162 | $23,162 | $16,214 |
| 2016 | $23,762 | $23,762 | $15,848 |
| 2017 | $24,246 | $24,246 | $16,083 |
| 2018 | $24,850 | $24,850 | $15,773 |
| 2019 | $25,350 | $25,350 | $15,435 |
| 2020 | $25,718 | $25,718 | $14,991 |
| 2021 | $25,718 | $25,718 | $16,538 |
| 2022 | $26,228 | $26,228 | $14,733 |
| 2023 | $27,274 | $27,274 | $13,811 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
95.1% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Lindsey Wilson College in 2024 is 1,585 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
63.0%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
30.09% 100% Completion Time
44.06% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 30.09% of students graduating from Lindsey Wilson College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Lindsey Wilson College.
Return on Investment
$16,784 Median Student Debt
$41,129 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
40.81% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
582.30% Return on Investment
4.1 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Lindsey Wilson College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services, Other: 622 completions
CIP 42.2803: 218 completions
Public Administration and Social Service: 114 completions
CIP 52.0201: 88 completions
CIP 51.1501: 40 completions
General Psychology: 27 completions
Communication and Media Studies: 19 completions
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research: 19 completions
Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement Administration: 15 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 1,288 completions
Most popular programs at Lindsey Wilson College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Lindsey Wilson College graduates.
About
Lindsey Wilson College is a private non-profit institution located in Columbia, KY, offering 30 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 1,585 students. The institution maintains a 44.06% graduation rate. Approximately 52.44% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Location
Columbia, KY 42728-1223
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Lindsey Wilson College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
FAQ
How much does Lindsey Wilson College cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $27,808 and average net price is $15,070 in the latest College Scorecard data.
What do graduates of Lindsey Wilson College earn?
Median earnings are $34,861 six years after entry and $41,129 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Lindsey Wilson College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 44.1% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Lindsey Wilson College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $16,784.
How big is Lindsey Wilson College?
Total enrollment is about 1,585 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Lindsey Wilson College public or private?
Lindsey Wilson College is a private nonprofit institution located in Columbia, KY.
Is Lindsey Wilson College an HBCU?
No. Lindsey Wilson College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Lindsey Wilson College a tribal college?
No. Lindsey Wilson College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Lindsey Wilson College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Lindsey Wilson College does not meet that proxy (reported share 0.1%).
Is Lindsey Wilson College religiously affiliated?
Yes. IPEDS reports a religious affiliation for Lindsey Wilson College: United Methodist.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.