Lindenwood University

Lindenwood University
Former names
The Lindenwood School for Girls (1832–1853)
Lindenwood College for Women (1853–1969)
Lindenwood Colleges (1969–1983)
Lindenwood College (1983–1997)
MottoReal Experience. Real Success.
TypePrivate university
Established1832; 192 years ago (1832)
Endowment$204 million (2021)[1]
PresidentJohn R. Porter
ProvostBethany Alden-Rivers
Academic staff
290 Full-time[2]
Administrative staff
438 (fall 2014)[3]
Students6,992 (fall 2021)[4]
Undergraduates6,491 (fall 2018)[5]
Postgraduates2,891 (fall 2018)[5]
Location,
Missouri
,
U.S.

38°47′13″N 90°30′11″W / 38.787°N 90.503°W / 38.787; -90.503
CampusUrban
500 acres (202.3 ha)
ColorsBlack and gold[6]
   
NicknameLions
Sporting affiliations
NCAA Division I (FCS) – OVC
MascotLeo the Lion
Websitewww.lindenwood.edu

Lindenwood University is a private university in St. Charles, Missouri, United States. Founded in 1832 by George Champlin Sibley and Mary Easton Sibley as The Lindenwood School for Girls, it is the second-oldest higher-education institution west of the Mississippi River.[7]

Lindenwood offers undergraduate and graduate degrees through nine colleges and schools. Its enrollment was 6,992 students in 2021.[4] The main academic and residential campus is located 24 miles (39 km) northwest of St. Louis, Missouri, in St. Charles.

  1. ^ "Data USA: Lindenwood University". Data USA. November 7, 2023.
  2. ^ "College Navigator - Lindenwood University". Archived from the original on August 6, 2020. Retrieved July 11, 2019.
  3. ^ "Lindenwood University – Quick Facts – St. Charles Campus – Fall 2014". Lindenwood.edu. Archived from the original on September 5, 2015. Retrieved October 28, 2015.
  4. ^ a b "Enrollment History".
  5. ^ a b "Higher Learning Commission". ncahlc.org. Archived from the original on July 27, 2017. Retrieved July 24, 2017.
  6. ^ Lindenwood University Brand Identity Guidelines (PDF). Retrieved December 27, 2022.
  7. ^ Battle Kienzle, Valerie (2012). Postcard History Series: St. Charles. Arcadia Publishing. p. 87. ISBN 978-0-7385-9114-8. Retrieved April 10, 2020.