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Lindenwood University

  • LocationSaint Charles, MO
  • Type and sizePrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 7,288 students
Official website

Lindenwood University is not a Catholic college. This rating measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes.

The Henry J. Elmendorf Catholic Student Center sits across from the Lindenwood campus on First Capitol Drive. Its chaplain, Fr. George Staley, also serves as associate pastor at two St. Charles parishes; the center lists a Tuesday 5:30 p.m. Mass, and Monday confession and adoration in Sibley Chapel on campus, along with a Catholic Student Union and FOCUS Bible studies.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 8

  • Tuesday5:30 PMCatholic Student Center
  • Monday–Friday6:30 AMSt. Peter Catholic Church, 221 1st Capitol Drive (nearby parish)
  • Monday–Friday8:00 AMSt. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 601 N. 4th Street (nearby parish)
  • Saturday4:00 PMSt. Peter Catholic Church and St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church (nearby parishes; Saturday vigil)
  • Sunday6:30 AMSt. Peter Catholic Church (nearby parish)
  • Sunday8:00 AMSt. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church (nearby parish)
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  • Sunday10:00 AMSt. Peter Catholic Church and St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church (nearby parishes)
  • Sunday12:00 PMSt. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church (nearby parish; Spanish Mass)

Confession 4

  • Monday3:00 PMSibley Chapel, Lindenwood campus · Listed as 3pm to 4pm; confession is also available by appointment.
  • Tuesday6:00 PMSt. Peter Catholic Church (nearby parish) · Listed as 6-7pm.
  • Saturday2:30 PMSt. Peter Catholic Church and St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church (nearby parishes) · Listed as 2:30-3:45pm.
  • Wednesday5:00 PMSt. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, 601 N. 4th Street (nearby parish) · Listed as 5-6pm.

Adoration 1

  • Monday3:00 PMSibley Chapel, Lindenwood campus · Listed as 3pm to 4pm.

Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 12, 2026.

Sources for these times (1)
  1. Sacrament Schedule | CSC LUcsclu.org/mass-times · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Mass Schedule: - Tuesday: 5:30pm at Catholic Student Center”
    The Catholic Student Center lists a Tuesday 5:30 p.m. Mass at the center.
    “Confession Schedule - Monday: 3pm - 4pm at Sibley Chapel”
    Confession is scheduled Mondays from 3 to 4 p.m. at Sibley Chapel on the Lindenwood campus.
    “Eucharistic Adoration - Monday: 3pm – 4pm at Sibley Chapel”
    Eucharistic adoration is scheduled Mondays from 3 to 4 p.m. at Sibley Chapel on the Lindenwood campus.
    “Weekday Masses Monday - Friday - 6:30am (St. Peter) - 8am (St. Charles Borromeo)”
    The center's schedule lists weekday Masses at the nearby parishes at 6:30 a.m. and 8 a.m., Monday through Friday.
    “Weekday Masses Monday - Friday - 6:30am (St. Peter) - 8am (St. Charles Borromeo)”
    The center's schedule lists weekday Masses at the nearby parishes at 6:30 a.m. and 8 a.m., Monday through Friday.
    “Saturday Vigil Mass”
    The center's schedule lists a Saturday vigil Mass at 4 p.m. at the nearby parishes.
    “Sunday Masses - 6:30am (St. Peter) - 8am (St. Charles Borromeo) - 10am (St. Peter) - 10am (St. Charles Borromeo) - 12pm Spanish (St. Charles Borromeo)”
    The center's schedule lists Sunday Masses at the nearby parishes St. Peter and St. Charles Borromeo.
    “Sunday Masses - 6:30am (St. Peter) - 8am (St. Charles Borromeo) - 10am (St. Peter) - 10am (St. Charles Borromeo) - 12pm Spanish (St. Charles Borromeo)”
    The center's schedule lists Sunday Masses at the nearby parishes St. Peter and St. Charles Borromeo.
    “Sunday Masses - 6:30am (St. Peter) - 8am (St. Charles Borromeo) - 10am (St. Peter) - 10am (St. Charles Borromeo) - 12pm Spanish (St. Charles Borromeo)”
    The center's schedule lists Sunday Masses at the nearby parishes St. Peter and St. Charles Borromeo.
    “Sunday Masses - 6:30am (St. Peter) - 8am (St. Charles Borromeo) - 10am (St. Peter) - 10am (St. Charles Borromeo) - 12pm Spanish (St. Charles Borromeo)”
    The center's schedule lists Sunday Masses at the nearby parishes St. Peter and St. Charles Borromeo.
    “Confessions - Tuesday: 6-7pm (St. Peter) - Wednesday: 5-6pm (St. Charles Borromeo) - Saturday: 2:30-3:45pm (St. Peter & St. Charles Borromeo)”
    The center's schedule lists confession times at the nearby parishes on Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday.
    “Confessions - Tuesday: 6-7pm (St. Peter) - Wednesday: 5-6pm (St. Charles Borromeo) - Saturday: 2:30-3:45pm (St. Peter & St. Charles Borromeo)”
    The center's schedule lists confession times at the nearby parishes on Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday.
    “Confessions - Tuesday: 6-7pm (St. Peter) - Wednesday: 5-6pm (St. Charles Borromeo) - Saturday: 2:30-3:45pm (St. Peter & St. Charles Borromeo)”
    The center's schedule lists confession times at the nearby parishes on Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Lindenwood University, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.5 mi1 mi2 miShrine of St Rose Philippine Duchesne: 1.1 mi1Saint Cletus: 2.2 mi2Henry J. Elmendorf Catholic Student Center at Lindenwood University: 0.2 miLindenwood University (campus)N0.5 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Shrine of St Rose Philippine Duchesne — 1.1 mi · 619 North 2nd Street, Saint Charles
  2. Saint Cletus — 2.2 mi

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

Catholic life scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

BCatholic life on campus: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.

Catholic life on campus

75 of 100 points on what we could document.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic campus ministry serving this campus (Catholic center, campus ministry, or chaplaincy)Yes
    Sources (2)
    1. Student Religious Groups | Lindenwood Universitylindenwood.edu/student-life/spiritual-life/student-religious-groups · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “CSU is a welcoming faith community and a place of Catholic formation and of hospitality to students of all faiths.”
      Lindenwood's student religious groups page lists a Catholic Student Union as a Catholic faith community and formation group.
    2. Places of Worship | Lindenwood Universitylindenwood.edu/student-life/spiritual-life/places-of-worship · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Catholic Student Center 1165 First Capitol Drive Saint Charles, MO 63301”
      The university lists the Catholic Student Center at 1165 First Capitol Drive as a nearby place of worship that has a relationship with the campus.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Dedicated Catholic center or chapel on or next to campusYes (The center is described as located across from campus and has its own chapel for weekday Mass.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Catholic Student Center | CSC LUcsclu.org/catholic-student-center · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Catholic Student Center at Lindenwood University is located across from campus on First Capitol Drive.”
      The Catholic Student Center is located across from the Lindenwood campus at 1165 First Capitol Drive, St. Charles, Missouri 63301.
      “Our home also has a chapel for weekday Mass, Confession, and quiet reflection before the Blessed Sacrament.”
      The center has a chapel used for weekday Mass and confession.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Priest chaplain assigned to campus ministryPart-time or shared priest (Fr. George Staley is listed as campus minister and chaplain and also as associate pastor of two parishes; the assignment is recorded as part-time.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Staff and Leadership | CSC LUcsclu.org/staff-and-leadership · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “I am currently the director of campus ministry and chaplain for the Catholic Student Center at Lindenwood University. I am also an associate pastor at St. Peter and St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Churches in St. Charles.”
      Fr. George Staley is director of campus ministry and chaplain for the Catholic Student Center and is also an associate pastor at two St. Charles parishes.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Weekday Mass at the campus ministry1–4 weekdays (The center lists one weekday Mass (Tuesday).)
    Sources (1)
    1. Sacrament Schedule | CSC LUcsclu.org/mass-times · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Mass Schedule: - Tuesday: 5:30pm at Catholic Student Center”
      The Catholic Student Center lists a Tuesday 5:30 p.m. Mass at the center.
  • No: the school does not offer this, so it earns no points.
    Sunday Mass at the campus ministry or a campus chapelNone (students attend local parishes) (The center states it can no longer offer the Sunday evening Mass at Sibley Chapel and refers students to other Archdiocese of St. Louis Masses.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Sacrament Schedule | CSC LUcsclu.org/mass-times · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Unfortunately, we are no longer able to offer the 8pm Sunday evening Mass at Sibley Chapel.”
      The center no longer offers a Sunday evening Mass at Sibley Chapel and refers students to other Archdiocese of St. Louis Masses.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Scheduled confession at the campus ministryWeekly or more often (Confession is listed every Monday from 3 to 4 p.m. in Sibley Chapel on campus.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Sacrament Schedule | CSC LUcsclu.org/mass-times · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Confession Schedule - Monday: 3pm - 4pm at Sibley Chapel”
      Confession is scheduled Mondays from 3 to 4 p.m. at Sibley Chapel on the Lindenwood campus.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic student groups and missionary outreach (e.g., FOCUS, Saint Paul's Outreach, Knights of Columbus, Bible studies)Two or more (A Catholic Student Union and FOCUS-led Bible studies are listed.)
    Sources (3)
    1. Student Religious Groups | Lindenwood Universitylindenwood.edu/student-life/spiritual-life/student-religious-groups · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “CSU is a welcoming faith community and a place of Catholic formation and of hospitality to students of all faiths.”
      Lindenwood's student religious groups page lists a Catholic Student Union as a Catholic faith community and formation group.
    2. Catholic Student Union | CSC LUcsclu.org/copy-of-catholic-student-center · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Catholic Student Union works closely with the Catholic Student Center (CSC) to provide spiritual, social, and service opportunities for Lindenwood University graduate and undergraduate students.”
      The Catholic Student Union provides spiritual, social, and service opportunities for Lindenwood students.
    3. Bible Studies | CSC LUcsclu.org/bible-studies-1 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Contact one of our FOCUS Missionaries to get started.”
      The center offers Bible studies led by FOCUS missionaries, with separate men's and women's sessions.
  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Formation programs (retreats, OCIA/RCIA, service, small groups)Two or more kinds (Bible studies (small groups) and FOCUS mission trips (service) are listed.)
    Sources (2)
    1. Bible Studies | CSC LUcsclu.org/bible-studies-1 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Contact one of our FOCUS Missionaries to get started.”
      The center offers Bible studies led by FOCUS missionaries, with separate men's and women's sessions.
    2. Mission Trips | CSC LUcsclu.org/mission-trips · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “One of the highlights of our program is our partnership with FOCUS Missions, which enables our students to participate in international mission trips.”
      The center offers students the opportunity to take part in FOCUS Missions international mission trips.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Catholic church within walking distance (computed from OpenStreetMap)Within 3 milesComputed from OpenStreetMap church locations.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Published weekly schedule of Mass, confession, and adoration20 to 29 times a week (21 weekly times documented: 16 Mass, 4 confession, 1 adoration.)Computed from the verified Mass, confession, and adoration times listed on this page (each day a time is offered counts once).

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

  • The Catholic Student Center sits across from campus and has its own chapel for weekday Mass and confession.
    Sources (1)
    1. Catholic Student Center | CSC LUcsclu.org/catholic-student-center · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “The Catholic Student Center at Lindenwood University is located across from campus on First Capitol Drive.”
      The Catholic Student Center is located across from the Lindenwood campus at 1165 First Capitol Drive, St. Charles, Missouri 63301.
      “Our home also has a chapel for weekday Mass, Confession, and quiet reflection before the Blessed Sacrament.”
      The center has a chapel used for weekday Mass and confession.
  • Confession is scheduled weekly on campus, and the center lists both a Catholic Student Union and FOCUS Bible studies.
    Sources (3)
    1. Sacrament Schedule | CSC LUcsclu.org/mass-times · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Confession Schedule - Monday: 3pm - 4pm at Sibley Chapel”
      Confession is scheduled Mondays from 3 to 4 p.m. at Sibley Chapel on the Lindenwood campus.
    2. Student Religious Groups | Lindenwood Universitylindenwood.edu/student-life/spiritual-life/student-religious-groups · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “CSU is a welcoming faith community and a place of Catholic formation and of hospitality to students of all faiths.”
      Lindenwood's student religious groups page lists a Catholic Student Union as a Catholic faith community and formation group.
    3. Bible Studies | CSC LUcsclu.org/bible-studies-1 · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Contact one of our FOCUS Missionaries to get started.”
      The center offers Bible studies led by FOCUS missionaries, with separate men's and women's sessions.

Concerns

  • The center states it no longer offers a Sunday evening Mass on campus; students are referred to nearby parishes for Sunday Mass.
    Sources (1)
    1. Sacrament Schedule | CSC LUcsclu.org/mass-times · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Unfortunately, we are no longer able to offer the 8pm Sunday evening Mass at Sibley Chapel.”
      The center no longer offers a Sunday evening Mass at Sibley Chapel and refers students to other Archdiocese of St. Louis Masses.
  • Only one weekday Mass at the center is listed (Tuesday).
    Sources (1)
    1. Sacrament Schedule | CSC LUcsclu.org/mass-times · verified Oct. 12, 2026
      “Mass Schedule: - Tuesday: 5:30pm at Catholic Student Center”
      The Catholic Student Center lists a Tuesday 5:30 p.m. Mass at the center.

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The Catholic center

Henry J. Elmendorf Catholic Student Center at Lindenwood University

  • Address: 1165 First Capitol Drive, St. Charles, Missouri 63301
  • Location: Next to campus
  • Distance from campus: 0.2 mi (straight line from the campus point in federal IPEDS data)
  • Facilities: chapel, kitchen, bible study space, backyard with firepit

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Source: csclu.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, csclu.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

5 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 3 off campus, 2 location not published

Retreats 1

  • SEEK ConferenceOff campus
    The center takes students to the FOCUS SEEK Conference; the most recent trip listed is SEEK 2025.
    csclu.org

Service 1

  • FOCUS Mission TripsOff campus
    Opportunity to take part in international mission trips through FOCUS Missions.
    csclu.org

Social life 1

  • Catholic Student Center drop-in hoursOff campus
    Monday through Friday, 9am-4pm, while school is in session
    Students may drop in at the Catholic Student Center, which is located across from campus.
    csclu.org

Clubs and groups 2

  • Catholic Student Union
    Works with the Catholic Student Center to offer spiritual, social, and service opportunities for Lindenwood graduate and undergraduate students.
    lindenwood.edu, csclu.org
  • FOCUS Bible studies
    Weekly, men's and women's sessions run by FOCUS missionaries
    Bible studies run by FOCUS missionaries, with separate men's and women's sessions; students contact the FOCUS team to join.
    csclu.org

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Catholic campus ministry

Sources (3)
  1. Places of Worship | Lindenwood Universitylindenwood.edu/student-life/spiritual-life/places-of-worship · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Catholic Student Center 1165 First Capitol Drive Saint Charles, MO 63301”
    The university lists the Catholic Student Center at 1165 First Capitol Drive as a nearby place of worship that has a relationship with the campus.
  2. Catholic Student Center at Lindenwood Universitycsclu.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “Welcome to the Henry J. Elmendorf Catholic Student Center at Lindenwood University!”
    The Henry J. Elmendorf Catholic Student Center is the Catholic ministry for Lindenwood University; its site links to Instagram and Facebook.
  3. Catholic Student Center | CSC LUcsclu.org/catholic-student-center · verified Oct. 12, 2026
    “The Catholic Student Center at Lindenwood University is located across from campus on First Capitol Drive.”
    The Catholic Student Center is located across from the Lindenwood campus at 1165 First Capitol Drive, St. Charles, Missouri 63301.
    “Our home also has a chapel for weekday Mass, Confession, and quiet reflection before the Blessed Sacrament.”
    The center has a chapel used for weekday Mass and confession.

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Academic Excellence

CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
56 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.49%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.66%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,190 · ACT 25
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.14 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$7,548

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Undergraduate students
Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
4,933
Total students7,288
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$19,638
Cost of attendance (per year)$35,436
Median federal debt at graduation$26,000
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
49%
First-year retention66%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$53,278
Admission rate57%
Students receiving Pell grants30%
Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT1190
SAT reading & writing—
SAT math—
ACT composite22–28
Test policyConsidered but not required

Value index: 44 / 100 (how it’s computed)

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Local Church

Archdiocese of St. Louis

The Most Reverend Mitchell T. Rozanski, Archbishop of St. Louis

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: archstl.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

Diocese determined from the county using NCES Catholic school records. Confirm with the diocese.

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Questions families ask

Is Lindenwood University a Catholic college?
No. Lindenwood University is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by Henry J. Elmendorf Catholic Student Center at Lindenwood University.
What is Lindenwood University’s Catholic Life Score?
70 out of 100 (grade B). It measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes, together with academics.
Where is Mass celebrated at Lindenwood University?
Mass is listed at Catholic Student Center, St. Peter Catholic Church, 221 1st Capitol Drive (nearby parish), St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, and 601 N. 4th Street (nearby parish). Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

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