Lindsey Wilson College
A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access and students from lower-income families. freshman retention is below 65%. financial aid brings net price below sticker; 52% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission.
About This School
Lindsey Wilson College is a private nonprofit institution located in Columbia, Kentucky with approximately 1,585 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $15,070 per year. The graduation rate is 44%, and the typical graduate earns $31,300 within 10 years of enrollment.
Lindsey Wilson University is a private, United Methodist-related university in Columbia, Kentucky. Founded in 1903 as a training school, the university now offers in-person and online degree programs, offered at the associate, bachelor's, master's, and doctoral levels.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: the net price of $13,811/year and relatively low median debt of $11,514 make this one of the more affordable private college options, but a 38% graduation rate and median earnings of just $31,300 a decade out are real concerns worth weighing carefully. Worth considering if you're drawn to a small, faith-affiliated community in rural Kentucky and have a clear plan to stay enrolled — but students who need strong academic momentum and career placement outcomes may want to compare options closely.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 13% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,585 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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