Lindsey Wilson College
Non-profit
Public
Private
Regional
Located in Columbia, Lindsey Wilson College offers undergraduate and graduate degrees to over 2,500 students every semester. LWC delivers associate programs in engineering mechanics, criminal justice, and health science. Undergraduate candidates may earn bachelor's degrees in media studies, biology, digital arts, and psychophysiology. The college also offers a pre-licensure nursing program and an accelerated BSN track for active RNs. At the graduate level, programs cover fields such as counseling and human development, business administration, and technology management. Ph.D. candidates can enroll in the counselor education and supervision program accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs. The 72-credit curriculum prepares students for careers as clinical researchers and program directors. The school requires dual-enrolled high school students and first-year applicants to submit ACT or SAT scores. Transfer candidates must meet a 2.0 minimum GPA requirement. LWC charges tuition prices based on program type, with lower rates available to distance learners. Financial aid includes merit awards such as the Wesley Scholarship for high-achieving students pursuing a Christian ministries major.
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Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
33% of students
were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools
with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but
are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
87% of full-time
students stayed to continue their studies the following academic
year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall
2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
67% of students
graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their
studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are
not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners.
Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
| Test scores: | Required | High school transcript: | Required |
| High school rank: | Required | Letter of recommendation: | Recommended |
| High school GPA: | Required | Open admission: | No |
| Completion of college prep program: | Recommended | Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL): |
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment: Yes
Advance placement (AP) credits: Yes
Credit for qualified life experience*:
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*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials,
or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a
portfolio to earn credit.
Learning Environment
1k
Students enrolledOnline student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio
99%
Online student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio
9:1
Student to faculty ratio
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
| # | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 2 | Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 3 | Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 4 | Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 5 | Biological And Biomedical Sciences | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 6 | Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 7 | Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 8 | Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 9 | Education | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 10 | Engineering Technologies/Technicians | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 11 | Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 12 | English Language And Literature/Letters | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 13 | Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 14 | Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 15 | Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 16 | Health Professions And Related Programs | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 17 | History | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 18 | History | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 19 | Mathematics And Statistics | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 20 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 21 | Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 22 | Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 23 | Philosophy And Religious Studies | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 24 | Physical Sciences | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 25 | Psychology | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 26 | Social Sciences | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 27 | Visual And Performing Arts | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |