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Lindsey Wilson College
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Annual Tuition
$27,274
Average Sticker Price
Admission Rate
Open
Open Admission
Graduation Rate
37.5%
Completion Success
Median Earnings
$41,129
10y Career Outlook
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About Institution
Lindsey Wilson College is a distinguished Private nonprofit, 4-Year institution located in Columbia, KY. With a competitive tuition profile of $27,274, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 37.5% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.
Investment Return
Estimated College ROI Analysis
Total 4-Year Cost
$109,096
Based on sticker tuition
Estimated Payback
9.8 yrs
Time to recoup investment
Annual Earnings Boost
+$11,129
vs. $30k HS diploma baseline
10-Year Net Gain
+$2,194
Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost
20-Year Net Gain
+$113,484
Long-term projected return on your education investment
Graduation Rate: 38%
Students who don't graduate may still carry debt without the full earnings benefit. Consider program-specific outcomes in the Career Paths section below.
ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at Lindsey Wilson College is $16,784.
Student Community
Gender Balance
Ethnic Diversity
Security Audit
Incidents
0
Burglary
0
Theft
0
Assault
0
Robbery
0
Rape
0
Arson
0
Murder
0
Financial Outlook
Total Sticker Price
$27,274
Estimated cost before aid.
Net Price By Income
Debt & Financial Aid
Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.
Grant Aid (IPEDS 2021)
* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.
Quick Overview
Faculty Ratio
N/A
Retention
62.7%
Success
37.5%
In-State Cost
$27,274
Age 25+ Students
16.1%
Carnegie Class
Master's: Larger
Working at 6yr
1,065 students
Security Benchmark
Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)
Violent Offenses
PER 100KProperty Crimes
PER 100KStats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.