The Cost of Attendance (COA) budget at Lindenwood University is an estimate of the total expenses a student could incur while enrolled, including direct and indirect expenses. Students are billed for expenses including Tuition and Fees, Books and On-campus Housing and Meals. Students are not billed for indirect expenses, such as Personal Expenses, Transportation, or Off Campus Housing and Meals.

Cost of Attendance Components

• Tuition and Fees: This represents the cost of tuition and fees for undergraduate, full-time students, based on enrollment in 24+ credit hours during the fall and spring terms. Actual costs can vary depending on the student’s enrollment status and whether they attend online or on-ground classes.
• Books, Course Materials, Supplies, and Equipment: An estimated allowance provided to cover the necessary books, course materials, supplies, and equipment required for academic studies.
• Living Expenses (Housing and Food): This component estimates the cost of living while attending school, covering expenses like rent, food, household supplies, and utilities. Actual costs may vary based on individual choices and preferences.
• Miscellaneous Personal Expenses: This includes an estimate for miscellaneous personal expenses such as clothing, haircuts, entertainment, and other similar items. The actual amount spent on these items can vary depending on personal lifestyle.
• Transportation: This portion represents the average travel costs a typical student might incur. It takes into account the number of trips, distance traveled, and mode of transportation. Actual expenses may differ based on individual travel habits.
  
  

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Undergraduate 
Full-Time 
On-Campus

Block tuition rate for 12-18 credit hours.

	Fall	Spring	Total
Tuition	$10,547	$10,547	$21,094
Lion Fee	$850	$850	$1,700
Food and Housing	$6,201	$6,201	$12,402
Books and Supplies	$700	$700	$1,400
Personal	$1,850	$1,850	$3,700
Transportation	$1,260	$1,260	$2,520
Loan Fees	$98	$98	$196
Total	$21,506	$21,506	$43,012

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Undergraduate 
Full-Time 
Off-Campus

Block tuition rate for 12-18 credit hours.

	Fall	Spring	Total
Tuition	$10,547	$10,547	$21,094
Lion Fee	$850	$850	$1,700
Food and Housing	$7,552	$7,552	$15,104
Books and Supplies	$700	$700	$1,400
Personal	$1,850	$1,850	$3,700
Transportation	$1,260	$1,260	$2,520
Loan Fees	$98	$98	$196
Total	$22,857	$22,857	$45,714

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Undergraduate 
Full-Time 
Live with Parents

Block tuition rate for 12-18 credit hours.

	Fall	Spring	Total
Tuition	$10,547	$10,547	$21,094
Lion Fee	$850	$850	$1,700
Food and Housing	$2,821	$2,821	$5,642
Books and Supplies	$700	$700	$1,400
Personal	$1,850	$1,850	$3,700
Transportation	$1,260	$1,260	$2,520
Loan Fees	$98	$98	$196
Total	$18,126	$18,126	$36,252

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Undergraduate 
Non-Traditional 
Online

$525 per credit hour rate

	Fall	Spring	Summer	Total
Tuition	$6,300	$6,300	$3,150	$15,750
Online Student Technology Fee	$200	$200	$100	$500
Food and Housing	$7,552	$7,552	$5,664	$20,768
Books and Supplies	$400	$400	$200	$1,000
Personal	$1,850	$1,850	$1,388	$5,088
Transportation	$1,260	$1,260	$945	$3,465
Loan Fees	$65	$65	$65	$195
Total	$17,627	$17,627	$11,512	$46,766