Lindenwood University
Former names | The Lindenwood School for Girls (1832–1853) Lindenwood College for Women (1853–1969) Lindenwood Colleges (1969–1983) Lindenwood College (1983–1997) |
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| Motto | Real Experience. Real Success. |
| Type | Private university |
| Established | 1832 |
| Endowment | $204 million (2021) |
| President | John R. Porter |
| Provost | Bethany Alden-Rivers |
Academic staff | 290 Full-time |
Administrative staff | 438 (fall 2014) |
| Students | 6,992 (fall 2021) |
| Undergraduates | 6,491 (fall 2018) |
| Postgraduates | 2,891 (fall 2018) |
| Location | , Missouri , U.S. 38°47′13″N 90°30′11″W / 38.787°N 90.503°W |
| Campus | Urban 500 acres (202.3 ha) |
| Colors | Black and gold |
| Nickname | Lions |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division I (FCS) – OVC |
| Mascot | Leo the Lion |
| Website | www |
Lindenwood University is a private university in St. Charles, Missouri, United States. Founded in 1832 by George Champlin Sibley and Mary Easton Sibley as The Lindenwood School for Girls, it is the second-oldest higher-education institution west of the Mississippi River.
Lindenwood offers undergraduate and graduate degrees through nine colleges and schools. Its enrollment was 6,992 students in 2021. The main academic and residential campus is located 24 miles (39 km) northwest of St. Louis, Missouri, in St. Charles.