Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Lindenwood's yield is 3 pts higher than U. Charleston's
Yield rate - 2
Lindenwood admits 60% vs. 62% at U. Charleston
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
- U. CharlestonAccessible
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
ACT composite,
Axis runs 18–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- LindenwoodTest-optional
- U. CharlestonTest-blind
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.
U. Charleston
GPA and the high school record are required; a college-prep program is considered.
What they look at
| Factor | Lindenwood | U. Charleston |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Very important | Required |
| High school record | Considered | Required |
| Class rank | Considered | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Considered | Considered |
| Recommendations | Considered | Considered |
| Essay | Considered | Considered |
| Legacy status | Considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Not considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | 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