Key differences on Getting in
- 1
William Carey's yield is 28 pts higher than Lindenwood's
Yield rate - 2
Lindenwood admits 60% vs. 60% at William Carey
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- LindenwoodSelective
- William CareySelective
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 900–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 15–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- LindenwoodTest-optional
- William CareyTest scores required
How they read a record
Lindenwood
GPA is very important; , class rank, and tests are all considered. 30% of first-years had a 3.75 or higher.
William Carey
GPA and the high school record are required.
What they look at
| Factor | Lindenwood | William Carey |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Very important | Required |
| High school record | Considered | Required |
| Class rank | Considered | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Considered | Not considered |
| Recommendations | Considered | Not considered |
| Essay | Considered | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Not considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:Lindenwood University (Fall 2025), Fall 2025;IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;Lindenwood University Common Data Set 2025–26, Entered fall 2024;College Scorecard, most recent release;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why