We inspire students to awaken the Lion within and discover their roar so they can make their unique mark on the world.
Founded in 1832, Lindenwood University is a place where potential meets purpose. Nestled in the thriving community of Saint Charles, Mo., just outside St. Louis, Lindenwood empowers students to Discover Their Roar. Our mission goes beyond academics; it’s about inspiring students to uncover their unique strengths and passions, helping them make a lasting impact on their fields and communities.
We offer more than 100 college degree programs for students in the St. Louis metro area and online. Our faculty, staff, and administration are committed to an integrative curriculum that focuses on the talents, interests, and future of our students. Lindenwood is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. Lindenwood University’s HLC accreditation is exclusive to Lindenwood University and does not extend to any other Lindenwood Education System institution(s) of higher education, all of which maintain separate accreditation.
Lindenwood University is known nationally and internationally for innovation, entrepreneurship, and extraordinary dedication to students. We believe that education is the way to personal freedom and responsibility, which are the keystones of any democracy. We have a heritage that dates back nearly 200 years. In that time, we have learned how to educate in a way that helps each student become an enlightened, principled citizen of a global community.
Lindenwood is an independent institution firmly rooted in Judeo-Christian values. Those values include belief in an ordered, purposeful universe, the dignity of work, the worth and integrity of the individual, the obligations and privileges of citizenship, and the primacy of truth.
Lindenwood University, LLC is a Missouri limited liability company that is a single-member LLC treated as a disregarded entity for federal income tax purposes. The sole member of Lindenwood University, LLC is Lindenwood Education System (FEIN: 43-0652649), which is a Missouri nonprofit corporation that has been recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as a Section 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. As a disregarded entity, Lindenwood University, LLC is considered for federal income tax purposes to be part of Lindenwood Education System, an organization described in Code section 501(c)(3) and exempt from income tax under Code section 501(a) as recognized by the IRS. Because Lindenwood University, LLC is a single-member LLC treated as a disregarded entity for federal income tax purposes, it is deemed to have the 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status of its sole member, Lindenwood Education System. As such, Lindenwood University, LLC, qualifies as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization for these purposes. Donations to Lindenwood University, LLC are treated, for federal tax purposes, as charitable contributions and as permitted by law are tax-deductible.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement
Lindenwood University is proud of its diverse population of faculty, staff, and students from all corners of the world. We intentionally design our policies in such a manner that all stakeholders (whether students, employees, or visitors) will be treated respectfully, fairly, equitably, and with dignity and inclusiveness in the pursuit and achievement of the objectives of their relationship with the university.
Additionally, we strive to ensure the opportunities afforded by the university for learning, personal advancement, and employment are offered to all without discrimination and that we always provide a safe, supportive, and welcoming environment for all students, employees, and visitors. Upholding a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion means that people of different cultures, races, colors, genders, ages, religions, orientations, affiliations, sexual orientations, socio-economic backgrounds, disabilities, or countries of origin shall not be mistreated or discriminated against on the basis of their differences. Therefore, all Lindenwood policies, facilities, resources, activities, and privileges, irrespective of individual differences, are made available and accessible to everyone in our campus community.
At Lindenwood University, we will strive to
- Offer collaborative and integrated academic, co-curricular and sporting programs that provide mutually beneficial experiences to our diverse body of students.
- Pursue and promote mutual understanding, respect, and cooperation among our students, teaching and non-teaching staff, contractors, suppliers, and visitors to our community who represent the aforementioned differences.
- Encourage and promote the empowerment and advancement of minority groups within our community through academic and social activities, offering activities of special interest to them, and affording them equal-opportunity integration within our community.
- Respect the knowledge, skills, and experiences that every person in our community brings to the university.
- Design and operate flexible and easily accessible services, facilities, and activities whose procedures appropriately recognize the needs of everyone in our community.
- Make every effort to ensure that our current and future contractual agreements and obligations fully reflect and embrace our commitment to the philosophy and culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion as delineated in this statement.
- Encourage all faculty and staff members to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion throughout our community.
- Protect every member of our community against all forms of discrimination.
Statement of Non-Discrimination
Lindenwood University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, religion, disability, veteran status, genetic information or other status protected under applicable law. This policy extends to its admissions, employment, activities, treatment, educational programs, and services.
Lindenwood University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination. Any kind of discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or retaliation is unacceptable. For the purpose of this policy, discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or retaliation may be defined as any attempt on the part of individuals, groups, or recognized campus organizations to deny an individual or group those rights, freedoms, or opportunities available to all members of the Lindenwood University community.
The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding Lindenwood University’s non-discrimination policies: Paula Stewart, Title IX Coordinator at (636) 255-2265 or pstewart@lindenwood.edu.
Janet Owens has been designated to handle inquiries regarding Lindenwood University’s disability services, and can be reached at (636)-949-4768 or jowens1@lindenwood.edu.
Any person may also direct inquiries to the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (One Petticoat Lane, 1010 Walnut Street, Suite 320, Kansas City, MO 64106, Ph: 816.268.0550, CR. KansasCity@ed.gov). Lindenwood University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
Notice of Availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report
Lindenwood University is committed to assisting all members of the community in providing for their own safety and security. The annual security and fire safety report for the St. Charles campus is available on the Lindenwood University Office of Public Safety and Security website.
If you would like to receive a hard copy of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report which contains this information, you can stop by the Office of Public Safety & Security located at 1905 First Capitol, Suite A, Saint Charles, MO 63301, or you can request that a copy be mailed to you by calling (636) 949-4687.
The report contains information regarding campus security and personal safety including topics such as: crime prevention, public safety authority, crime reporting policies, fire safety, disciplinary procedures and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about fire statistics in Lindenwood Residential Facilities and crime statistics for the three previous calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by Lindenwood; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus.
This information is required by law and is provided by Office of Public Safety and Security.
