Lindsey Wilson University
Columbia, Kentucky · Private · 1,585 undergraduates · lindsey.edu
Test policy (fall 2027)
Test optional
Sending scores is your choice
Acceptance rate
100%Est.Estimate
of applicants
Annual cost (2027-28)
$49,750Est.Estimate
before aid
Lindsey Wilson University is test optional for students starting in fall 2027: you choose whether to send an SAT or ACT score. Its acceptance rate is about 100%. A year in 2027-28 is expected to cost about $49,750 before financial aid.
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Your chances and merit aid at Lindsey Wilson University
See your chances of admission, how much merit aid you could get, and what you'd pay after it.
We started you at a typical enrolled freshman here. Move the sliders to match you.
Your admission chances
100% of applicants admitted
No estimate
Estimated merit aid
$17,000
a year, from the L.R. McDonald Presidential Scholarship
Your cost after merit aid
$32,750
a year in 2027-28, from a $49,750 sticker price
What to do with your 1200
Not enough data to advise
There isn't enough data on this college's freshmen to say whether sending your SAT helps.
| Result | Now (1200) | With a 1300 |
|---|---|---|
| Merit aid a year | $17,000 | $18,000 |
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Named scholarships you may qualify for (8)
Kentucky Governor's Scholar Scholarship
Full tuition
You meet 3.00+ GPA, 24+ ACT. Also needs other requirements.
Full tuition
You meet 3.00+ GPA, 24+ ACT. Also needs being valedictorian.
$1,000 a year
You meet 3.00+ GPA, 24+ ACT. Also needs other requirements. · Application required
Full tuition
You meet 3.00+ GPA, 24+ ACT. Also needs National Merit Semifinalist standing.
3 more awards need a higher GPA or score. See every tier
Reach, target and likely are a rough guide from your GPA, test score and how selective the college is. Admissions also weigh your courses, grades, essays and activities. Merit aid figures are estimates, before any need-based aid.
Admissions
Test policy for fall 2027
Test optional
You choose whether to send an SAT or ACT score. If you send one, it's considered.
Source: Lindsey Wilson University Catalog, 24 August 2026 to 23 August 2027 · Checked November 3, 2026
Acceptance rate
100%Estimate
of applicants are admitted.
Cost and financial aid
The sticker price is what a year costs before any aid. Most students pay less after grants and scholarships.
Sticker price for 2027-28Estimate
$49,750
a year
- Tuition$31,280
What families pay after aid
What a year cost on average after grants and scholarships, for freshmen who got federal aid in 2023-24, by family income.
- $0 to $30,000$12,976
- $30,001 to $48,000$12,568
- $48,001 to $75,000$12,638
- $75,001 to $110,000$17,297
- Over $110,000$18,631
Financial aidEstimate
100%
of freshmen receive grants
$24,880
average grant to freshmen
Merit scholarships
Awards for grades and scores, on top of need-based aid. You don't repay them.
V.P. Henry Scholarship
Up to $18,000 a year
Automatic · No separate application
- 3.00+ GPA, 27 to 29 ACT
To keep it: a 2.5 college GPA, and complete 24 credit hours each school year.
DetailsL.R. McDonald Presidential Scholarship
Up to $17,000 a year
Automatic · No separate application
- 3.00+ GPA, 24 to 26 ACT
To keep it: a 2.5 college GPA, and complete 24 credit hours each school year.
DetailsA.P. White Scholarship
Up to $16,000 a year
Automatic · No separate application
- 3.00+ GPA, 21+ ACT, page gives only a minimum ACT of 21; band presumably 21-23
To keep it: a 2.5 college GPA, and complete 24 credit hours each school year.
DetailsJohn B. Horton Scholarship
Up to $15,000 a year
Automatic · No separate application
- 3.00+ GPA, 18 to 20 ACT
To keep it: a 2.5 college GPA, and complete 24 credit hours each school year.
Details
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Kentucky Governor's Scholar Scholarship
Full tuition
Automatic · No separate application
- 3.00+ GPA, 24+ ACT, Kentucky Governor's Scholar or Governor's School participant
To keep it: a 2.5 college GPA, and complete 24 credit hours each school year.
DetailsRogers Scholar Scholarship
Full tuition
Automatic · No separate application
- 3.00+ GPA, 24+ ACT, Rogers Scholar
To keep it: a 2.5 college GPA, and complete 24 credit hours each school year.
DetailsTrustee Scholarship
Full tuition
Automatic · No separate application
- 3.00+ GPA, 30+ ACT
To keep it: a 2.5 college GPA, and complete 24 credit hours each school year.
DetailsWalter S. Reuling Scholarship
Full tuition
Automatic · No separate application
- 3.00+ GPA, 24+ ACT, valedictorian (unshared)
To keep it: a 2.5 college GPA, and complete 24 credit hours each school year.
DetailsEagle Scout & Girl Scout Gold
Up to $1,000 a year
Competitive · Application required
- 3.00+ GPA, 24+ ACT, Eagle Scout or Girl Scout Gold Award
To keep it: a 2.5 college GPA, and complete 24 credit hours each school year.
DetailsBegley Scholarship
Full cost of attendance
Competitive · Application required
- 3.00+ GPA, 24+ ACT
To keep it: a 2.5 college GPA, and complete 24 credit hours each school year.
DetailsAward for Excellence
Full tuition
National Merit · No separate application
- 3.00+ GPA, 24+ ACT, National Merit or National Achievement Semifinalist
To keep it: a 2.5 college GPA, and complete 24 credit hours each school year.
Details
Kentucky programs for residents
Kentucky Educational Excellence Scholarship (KEES)
State program · In-state students
$36/year bonus (added to base award)
- 2.75+ GPA, 830+ SAT or 15+ ACT, ACT/SAT bonus: ACT 15 / SAT 830-870; 2.75 GPA in any HS year while meeting KEES curriculum requirements; graduate of certified KY high school, from Kentucky
- 2.75+ GPA, 880+ SAT or 16+ ACT, ACT/SAT bonus: ACT 16 / SAT 880-910; 2.75 GPA in any HS year while meeting KEES curriculum requirements; graduate of certified KY high school, from Kentucky
- 2.75+ GPA, 920+ SAT or 17+ ACT, ACT/SAT bonus: ACT 17 / SAT 920-950; 2.75 GPA in any HS year while meeting KEES curriculum requirements; graduate of certified KY high school, from Kentucky
- 2.75+ GPA, 960+ SAT or 18+ ACT, ACT/SAT bonus: ACT 18 / SAT 960-980; 2.75 GPA in any HS year while meeting KEES curriculum requirements; graduate of certified KY high school, from Kentucky
- 2.75+ GPA, 990+ SAT or 19+ ACT, ACT/SAT bonus: ACT 19 / SAT 990-1020; 2.75 GPA in any HS year while meeting KEES curriculum requirements; graduate of certified KY high school, from Kentucky
- 2.75+ GPA, 1030+ SAT or 20+ ACT, ACT/SAT bonus: ACT 20 / SAT 1030-1050; 2.75 GPA in any HS year while meeting KEES curriculum requirements; graduate of certified KY high school, from Kentucky
- 2.75+ GPA, 1060+ SAT or 21+ ACT, ACT/SAT bonus: ACT 21 / SAT 1060-1090; 2.75 GPA in any HS year while meeting KEES curriculum requirements; graduate of certified KY high school, from Kentucky
- 2.75+ GPA, 1100+ SAT or 22+ ACT, ACT/SAT bonus: ACT 22 / SAT 1100-1120; 2.75 GPA in any HS year while meeting KEES curriculum requirements; graduate of certified KY high school, from Kentucky
- 2.75+ GPA, 1130+ SAT or 23+ ACT, ACT/SAT bonus: ACT 23 / SAT 1130-1150; 2.75 GPA in any HS year while meeting KEES curriculum requirements; graduate of certified KY high school, from Kentucky
- 2.75+ GPA, 1160+ SAT or 24+ ACT, ACT/SAT bonus: ACT 24 / SAT 1160-1190; 2.75 GPA in any HS year while meeting KEES curriculum requirements; graduate of certified KY high school, from Kentucky
- 2.75+ GPA, 1200+ SAT or 25+ ACT, ACT/SAT bonus: ACT 25 / SAT 1200-1220; 2.75 GPA in any HS year while meeting KEES curriculum requirements; graduate of certified KY high school, from Kentucky
- 2.75+ GPA, 1230+ SAT or 26+ ACT, ACT/SAT bonus: ACT 26 / SAT 1230-1250; 2.75 GPA in any HS year while meeting KEES curriculum requirements; graduate of certified KY high school, from Kentucky
- 2.75+ GPA, 1260+ SAT or 27+ ACT, ACT/SAT bonus: ACT 27 / SAT 1260-1290; 2.75 GPA in any HS year while meeting KEES curriculum requirements; graduate of certified KY high school, from Kentucky
- 2.75+ GPA, 1300+ SAT or 28+ ACT, ACT/SAT bonus: ACT 28+ / SAT 1300-1600; 2.75 GPA in any HS year while meeting KEES curriculum requirements; graduate of certified KY high school, from Kentucky
- 2.75+ GPA, Base award (GPA only; no test component); Graduate of certified KY high school; meet KEES curriculum requirements; not a convicted felon, from Kentucky
- 830+ SAT or 15+ ACT, Homeschool / non-certified school / KY GED graduates (test-only award); KY homeschool or non-certified school graduate, or KY GED earned between ages 18 and 23
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AP credit
AP exams that earn credit can replace college courses, so you pay for fewer of them and may graduate sooner.
AP exams that earn credit
0 of 12
Earn credit with a score of 3
None
You need a 4 or 5 for credit here.
A 3-credit course is worth
about $3,130Est.Estimate
at 2027-28 tuition
Credit for each AP exam
| Exam | Score needed | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Art History | 3 | |
| Biology | 3 | |
| Calculus AB | 3 | |
| Chemistry | 3 | |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | |
| European History | 3 | |
| Psychology | 3 | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | |
| United States Government and Politics | 3 | |
| United States History | 3 | |
| World History: Modern | 3 |
Source: AP credit policy
After college
Graduate within 6 years
41%
Come back for a second year
63%
Typical earnings
$45,750
a year, 10 years after starting here
- Lindsey Wilson University$44,803
- All colleges$50,832
Median yearly earnings of graduates five years after finishing a bachelor's in this major. 7 majors here have earnings data.
Common questions about Lindsey Wilson University
Is Lindsey Wilson University test optional for fall 2027?
Yes. Lindsey Wilson University is test optional for students starting in fall 2027: you choose whether to send an SAT or ACT score.
What is the acceptance rate at Lindsey Wilson University?
The acceptance rate at Lindsey Wilson University is about 100%.
How much does Lindsey Wilson University cost?
A year at Lindsey Wilson University in 2027-28 is expected to cost about $49,750 before financial aid. After grants and scholarships, freshmen who got federal aid paid $14,300 a year on average.
Does Lindsey Wilson University offer merit scholarships?
Yes. Lindsey Wilson University offers 11 merit scholarships, including the V.P. Henry Scholarship, the L.R. McDonald Presidential Scholarship and the A.P. White Scholarship. Some are awarded automatically from your GPA and test scores.
Does Lindsey Wilson University give credit for AP exams?
Yes. Lindsey Wilson University gives credit for 0 of the 12 AP exams it lists. You need a 4 or 5 to earn credit.
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