Lindenwood University Demographics & Diversity Overview

32%
Minority Students
56%
Female Students
10%
International
37
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Lindenwood University has a diverse student body with 32% students of color and 10% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
66.0%(3,391)
Hispanic
4.9%(253)
African American
14.8%(758)
Asian
2.1%(108)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%(22)
Pacific Islander
0.6%(31)
Two or More Races
2.8%(146)
Unknown
8.3%(426)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color32%
Total Enrollment10,113
International Students10%

Cultural Engagement

Lindenwood University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Lindenwood University has a gender distribution of 56% female students and 44% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
43.6%(2,401)
Women
56.4%(3,110)

Gender Statistics

Men2,401

24% of total enrollment

Women3,110

31% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Lindenwood University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 55% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 16% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
3.4%(169)
18-19
30.1%(1,487)
20-21
30.8%(1,521)
22-24
17.4%(857)
25+
18.2%(899)

Graduate Student Ages

18-19
0.0%(1)
20-21
0.8%(19)
22-24
14.7%(346)
25+
84.5%(1,989)

Age Diversity Insights

55%

Traditional Age (18-21)

16%

Non-Traditional (25+)

46%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Lindenwood University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 10% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 58% in-state residents, 32% out-of-state students, and 10% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
57.9%(500)
Out-of-State
32.4%(280)
International
9.7%(84)

Regional Representation

In-State500

58% of student body

Out-of-State280

32% of student body

International84

10% of student body

States Represented

37 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

32%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

56%

Female Students

Global Reach

10%

International

Age Diversity

16%

Non-Traditional Age