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Lindsey Wilson College

#1698 in US ranking Columbia, KY
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$41,076
Tuition & fees
$28,392
Avg. aid
$22,703
Receiving aid
100%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
44%
Median salary
$37,774
1 yr after graduation

What is the accreditation of Lindsey Wilson College?

Lindsey Wilson is institutionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, commonly called SACSCOC. Institutional accreditation applies to the institution as a whole; it is different from accreditation or approval of an individual program.

Institutional accreditation is relevant to eligibility for federal student aid and is one consideration when another college reviews transfer credit. It does not require a receiving institution to accept every course. Students entering nursing, teaching, counseling, or another field with licensing requirements should separately verify the current status of their particular program and the rules in the state where they plan to work.

What are the admission requirements at Lindsey Wilson College?

Prospective first-year students apply through Lindsey Wilson's undergraduate admissions process and should be prepared to document high school completion or an equivalent credential. Applicants should check the current application instructions for the transcripts and other records required for their admission category.

The institution reports an open-admission policy in federal institutional data. That describes general admission access; it should not be read as automatic entry into every major, clinical placement, or graduate program. Program-specific prerequisites and capacity limits may still matter.

ACT results were submitted by 72% of enrolled first-time students in the reported admissions data, but that figure alone does not establish a testing requirement. Applicants should distinguish scores requested for admission from scores used for placement or scholarships. International applicants should also review the current English-proficiency and credential-evaluation instructions that apply to their educational background.

What are the application fees and waivers at Lindsey Wilson College?

Applicants should check Lindsey Wilson's current application form for any charge attached to their particular application route before submitting it. An application fee, if charged, is separate from an enrollment deposit and from tuition.

Anyone seeking a waiver should ask admissions whether they qualify and how to request it before paying. Undergraduate, graduate, and program-specific applications can follow different procedures, so a fee or waiver rule for one applicant group should not be assumed to cover another.

What types of ROTC programs are available at Lindsey Wilson College?

Students interested in Army, Air Force, or Navy ROTC should verify a current participation arrangement before treating ROTC as an available part of a Lindsey Wilson schedule. A nearby host institution's ROTC unit is not the same thing as a detachment operated on the Columbia campus.

For any proposed cross-enrollment arrangement, the practical questions are whether Lindsey Wilson students may enroll, where training occurs, how ROTC courses fit into the degree plan, and what travel is required. ROTC scholarships have separate eligibility rules and applications, and commissioning generally carries a military service obligation.

What are the requirements for transfer students at Lindsey Wilson College?

Lindsey Wilson generally accepts transfer credit from other accredited institutions and admits transfer students for fall, spring, and summer entry. Admission as a transfer student and acceptance of particular courses toward a degree are separate decisions.

Transfer applicants should arrange for official college transcripts and ask admissions whether a high school record is also needed in their circumstances. Before committing, they should request a course-by-course evaluation showing which credits satisfy general education, major, and elective requirements. This is especially important in sequenced programs, where a course may transfer as credit without replacing a required class.

The institution reports accepting AP credit as well as CLEP general and subject examinations and credit considered under American Council on Education recommendations. The applicable score, documentation, and degree requirements determine whether an individual student receives usable credit. Students should also confirm any minimum number of credits they must complete at Lindsey Wilson to earn its degree.

What types of study abroad programs are available at Lindsey Wilson College?

Students considering study abroad should establish how an overseas experience would fit their Lindsey Wilson degree before applying to a program. The key question is whether proposed courses have advance academic approval, not simply whether a program accepts their application.

Students should ask the academic adviser responsible for their major about approved destinations or providers, the transfer of credits, timing within a course sequence, and any effect on clinical or field-placement requirements. They should also obtain a written financial aid explanation: aid that applies to study at Lindsey Wilson does not necessarily apply in the same way to a separate provider's charges.

How to Apply to Lindsey Wilson College

Early Decision

No

Early Action

No

Lindsey Wilson College First-Year Students

Where first-year students come from

In-state: 270
Out-of-state: 85
International: 35

Freshmen vs. transfer students

Freshmen: 390
Transfer: 161

Lindsey Wilson College Admission Requirements

Percent of students submitting ACT scores

72%

High school completions

General Educational Development (GED) required

Computer required

No

Computer purchase/lease plan is available in the institution

No

Open admission policy

Yes

Dual credit

No

Credit for life experiences

No

Advanced placement (AP) credits

Yes

Special learning opportunities

Orientation program

Yes

Disabilities services

Yes

Off-campus study

Yes

Study abroad

Yes

Student can complete their preparation in certain areas of specialization

No

Preparation at another institution required

No

Approved by the state for initial certification or licensure of teacher

Yes

Lindsey Wilson College Transfer Acceptance Rate

Generally accepts credits

Yes

Accept ACE recommendation for credit

Yes

Possible transfer

Fall, Spring, Summer

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.