StateUniversity.com – U.S. University Directory [ Home :: University List :: Florida ]
Boca Raton, FL 33431-5598
p. 561-237-7000
w. www.lynn.edu
Lynn University
General Information, Alumni, History, Campus, Students, Faculty, Address, and Tuition
- NEW! Secrets to getting the best Florida scholarships and financial aid.
- College and University Blog with many tips like acing the ACTs, SATs, college admissions, and preparing for college.
- Got a question? Visit the all-new College Q&A / University Discussion Forum
- Career Advice & Job Descriptions – One-stop resource for comprehensive, up-to-date career information. Resume advice, job hunting strategies, and more than 1,000 career profiles each with a job description, education and training requirements, salary information, working conditions, employment outlook and much more!
- Student Encyclopedia – Encyclopedia for reference and research from the Cambridge Collection.
Information Summary
Ranks 1322nd overall and 35th in Florida
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
66.7 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$43,690 |
| Admission
Success rate |
68% |
| ACT / SAT
75 %ile scores |
20 / 990 |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
27 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
63% / 25% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
2,715 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Boca Raton, FL 33431-5598
| Surrounding community | Small city (inside urban area, pop. under 100,000) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 17,386 (17,386 urban / N/A rural) |
| Households | 6,834 (2.23 people per house) |
| Families | 4,208 (2.79 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 1,124 |
| Pop. — Asian | 406 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 27 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 69 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 15,690 |
| Pop. — Other | 450 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Master's Colleges and Universities (smaller programs)
| Undergraduate | Professions plus arts & sciences, some graduate coexistence |
|---|---|
| Graduate | Doctoral, professional dominant |
| Undergraduate Population | Full-time four-year, inclusive |
| Enrollment | Very high undergraduate |
| Size & Setting | Small four-year, highly residential |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Doctoral degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force | |
| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Lynn University?
Ranks 140th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $26,990 | $26,990 | $26,990 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $1,500 | $1,500 | $1,500 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $785 | $785 | $785 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | $15,250 | $15,250 | $15,250 |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | $660 | $660 | $660 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $43,690 | $43,690 | $43,690 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $29,590 | $29,590 | $29,590 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $29,590 | $29,590 | $29,590 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $24,700 |
$24,700 |
$24,700 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $1,000 |
||
| On-Campus – Room & Board | $9,100 |
||
| On-Campus – Other Expenses | $3,600 |
||
| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | N/A |
||
| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | N/A |
||
| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | N/A |
||
Admission Details
| Application Fee Required | N/A |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $35 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $50 |
| First Professional Application Fee | N/A |
| Applicants | 2,647 (1,191 male / 1,456 female) |
| Admitted | 1,792 (806 male / 986 female) |
| Admission rate | 68% |
| First-time Enrollment | 522 (273 male / 249 female) |
| FT Enrollment | 520 (272 male / 248 female) |
| PT Enrollment | 2 (1 male / 1 female) |
| Total Enrollment | 2,715 |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does Lynn University use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | |
| College Prep. Completion | |
| Recommendations | |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | |
| TOEFL | |
| Other tests | N/A |
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Lynn University accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) |
Athletics - Association Memberships
| Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships | NCAA |
|---|---|
| NCAA Basketball Conference | Sunshine State Conference |
| NCAA Baseball Conference | Sunshine State Conference |
| NCAA Track & Field Conference | Sunshine State Conference |
ACT Test Admission
Ranks 1235th for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting ACT results | 31% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 14 / 21 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 16 / 19 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 16 / 20 |
SAT Test Admission
Ranks 1194th for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting SAT results | 85% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 400 / 490 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 410 / 500 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 810 / 990 |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | 1,184 |
| Meals per Week | 19 |
| Room Fee | N/A |
| Board Fee | N/A |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Lynn University Ranks 12th for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $1,493 | 41 | |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $4,221 | 84 | |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $9,756 | 192 | |
| Student Loan Aid | $19,020 | 128 | |
| Any financial aid type | 261 |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Lynn University?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 223 | 152 | 375 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 56 | 88 | 144 |
Hispanic | 77 | 106 | 183 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 17 | 10 | 27 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 4 | 1 | 5 |
White Non-Hispanic | 674 | 688 | 1,362 |
Race Unknown | 304 | 315 | 619 |
| Total | 1,355 | 1,360 | 2,715 |
Student Graduation Demographics
How many students graduated at Lynn University?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 31 | 28 | 59 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 2 | 6 | 8 |
Hispanic | 14 | 12 | 26 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 3 | N/A | 3 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | N/A | N/A | N/A |
White Non-Hispanic | 82 | 81 | 163 |
Race Unknown | 91 | 83 | 174 |
| Total | 223 | 210 | 433 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Lynn University.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 64 | 46 | 110 | |
| 28 | 36 | 64 | |
| 35 | 25 | 60 | |
| 17 | 29 | 46 | |
| 24 | 14 | 38 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
![]() |
|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 7 | |||
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 32 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 40 | 21 | 110 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||||
| Commercial and Advertising Art | 2 | 1 | 12 | 1 | 16 | |||
| Community Organization and Advocacy | 3 | 1 | 5 | 9 | ||||
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | 5 | 7 | 1 | 17 | 8 | 38 | ||
| Educational Administration and Supervision, Other | 5 | 8 | 2 | 20 | 11 | 46 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 10 | ||
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | 1 | 1 | ||||||
| Hospitality Administration/Management, General | 11 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 36 | 5 | 60 | |
| International Relations and Affairs | 1 | 1 | 2 | |||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 1 | 2 | 3 | |||||
| Mass Communication/Media Studies | 9 | 1 | 6 | 34 | 14 | 64 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 10 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 19 | |||
| Music, General | 1 | 1 | ||||||
| Nursing, Other | ||||||||
| Psychology, General | 1 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 7 | 24 | ||
| Psychology, Other | 2 | 9 | 9 | 20 | ||||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 1 | 1 | ||||||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 1 | 1 | 4 | 6 | ||||
| Total | 76 | 35 | 36 | 4 | 2 | 205 | 81 | 439 |
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Lynn University Ranks 2825th for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $42,348 ($42,183 male / $42,518 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 83 (42 male / 41 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 12 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 7 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $885,153 |
Lynn University Summary
The following paragraph provided courtesy of wikipedia.
Lynn University (LU) is a private, non-profit university in Boca Raton, Florida, founded in 1962. Lynn University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) to award associate’s, baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral degrees. The university offers 17 undergraduate degrees and five graduate degrees with more than 70 specializations through its five colleges including English, international relations, human services, liberal arts, biology, psychology, criminal justice, emergency and disaster management and planning, business administration, music, education, hospitality management, communications, journalism and graphic and visual communication. Founded in 1992 as the music division of the Harid Conservatory, the Conservatory became part of Lynn University in January 1999 after Harid’s founder discontinued his support of the music division. More than 98 percent of Lynn University Conservatory of Music alumni establish careers in music performance following graduation. The Lynn University Philharmonia Orchestra has been performing for the past 14 years. Following a period of sustained growth, the college was granted SACS (Southern Association of Colleges and Schools) accreditation at Level II in 1986. The College of Boca Raton officially became Lynn University in 1991 to reflect the increasing global nature of its mission, to demonstrate the growth of its programs as well as its academic accreditation and to honor the Lynn family, distinguished benefactors. On October 25, 2006, President Kevin Ross delivered the first State of the University address in the school’s history. Lynn University Fighting Knights have won a total of 18 NCAA and NAIA national championships, and 20 Sunshine State Conference championships. The Lynn University mascot is the “Fighting Knight.” The mascot symbolizes the qualities, ideals and values of loyalty, courage, respect and generosity typically associated with knights.
Lynn University Academics
There’s never a reason to feel alone in your studies either, since there are academic support services like Extensive Undergraduate Evening or Early Morning Classes, Learning Center, Reduced Course Load, Tutoring and Writing Center. Lynn University is unique in its study options. Furthermore, when any student is looking for some counseling or other types of support, Adult (re-entering) student services, Campus Ministries/Chaplain, Career Counseling, Employment Service, Freshman Orientation Program, Health Services, Personal Counseling, Placement Service and Veterans Counselor can help. The university has disability services as well, so be sure to inquire about them if needed. Specifically, the university has a Accelerated Program, Cross-Registration, Distance Learning, Double Major, Dual Enrollment of High School Students, ESL, Honors Program, Independent Study, Internships, ROTC, Air Force, Study Abroad and Washington Semester.
The following are the types of degrees and majors offered at Lynn University.
- School of Visual and Performing Arts:
- Arts – General, Commercial/Advertising Art, Fashion Design, Music – General, Music – General Performance
- Security and Protective Services:
- Criminal Justice Studies, Law Enforcement Administration
- English Language and Literature:
- English, English Language & Literature – General
- Business, Management, & Marketing:
- Accounting, Business Administration/Management, Fashion Merchandising, Hospitality Administration/Management, International Business, Management Information Systems, Management Science, Marketing Management, Tourism/Travel Services, Travel/Tourism Management
- Social Sciences:
- International Relations, Political Science/Government
- Parks, Recreation, and Fitness:
- Parks/Leisure Facilities Management, Sport/Fitness Administration
- History:
- History – General
- Education:
- Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Secondary Education, Special Education, multiple levels
- Communications & Journalism:
- Broadcast Journalism, Mass Communications/Media Studies
- Psychology:
- Psychology – General
- Health and Clinical Sciences:
- Health System Administration, Nursing – Preoperative/Surgical, Premedicine
- Multiple or Interdisciplinary:
- Behavioral Sciences, Gerontology, Natural Sciences
- Public Administration and Service:
- Community Organization/Advocacy
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences:
- Biology
Are you an international student? The Fall application deadline for international students is the 1st of August. The cost per credit hour (overall) was $725 Cost & Savings Calculator Financial Aid International students eligible for non-need-based aid last fall. In addition, for international students, the application fee is 35.
Lynn University Admissions
Admission policy is currently Percent applicants admitted: 80%. Remember that this can change at any time. Transfer student are not ignored. In particular, there were four hundred and five total number of transfer students who applied and two hundred and fourteen total number of transfer students who were admitted. This school requires an application fee consisting of thirty-five dollars regular application fee, thirty-five dollars out-of-state application fee, thirty-five dollars online application fee and point zero .
The regular application due date was not reported. It is also very important to submit financial aid applications as quickly as possible, make sure to check with the university about the specific date for this year. Will you make it in time? Make sure to know when all the due dates and deadlines take place. SAT and ACT score reports are due the 1st of August and For all student applicants, the Fall application deadline is the 1st of August. For priority students, financial aid applications are due no later than the 1st of March. the SAT subject section score due date was not reported.
Lynn University Financial Aid
Financial aid distribution is at sixty-three percent scholarships per grants and thirty-seven percent loans per jobs. If you are not a need based student, non-need distribution for financial aid is determined by Academics, Art, Athletics, Leadership, Music/Drama and Religious Affiliation. Financial aid for students is readily accessible at this school. Financial aid forms are FAFSA and Institution’s own financial aid form. Likewise, need based financial aid distribution is determined through Academics and State/District Residency.
Lynn University Students
The university is a Private, University, Four-year, Coed, where 80 percent of the applicants were admitted, Regionally accredited and College Board member. Moreover, it is part of an Suburban setting, Small city (50,000 – 249,999) and Residential campus. Moreover, the student body consists of twenty-eight percent in-state students, seventy-two percent out-of-state students, one percent part-time students, forty-eight percent women, fifty-two percent men, eight percent in top 10th of graduating class, thirty-three percent in top quarter of graduating class and sixty-five percent in top half of graduating class. Lynn University offers Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral degrees. The school’s size is approximately two thousand, two hundred and eighty-one degree-seeking undergrads, six hundred and fifty-one first-time degree-seeking freshmen and four hundred and sixty-four graduate enrollment.
Naturally, the school is located 20 miles from Fort Lauderdale, 20 miles from Palm Beach.Additionally, the university has many unique facilites such as University club (private dining room that serves as laboratory for hotel and restaurant management students), flight simulator, conservatory of music. This school features the Suburban setting, Small city (50,000 – 249,999) and Residential campus.
Lynn University Athletics
The Fighting Knights are a member of NCAA. The following sports can be found here:
- Men’s NCAA Division II, Men’s Intercollegiate and Men’s Scholarship Baseball
- Men’s NCAA Division II, Women’s NCAA Division II, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Basketball
- Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Cross_country
- Men’s NCAA Division II, Women’s NCAA Division II, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Golf
- Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Handball
- Men’s NCAA Division II, Women’s NCAA Division II, Men’s Intercollegiate, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Scholarship and Women’s Scholarship Soccer
- Women’s NCAA Division II, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural and Women’s Scholarship Softball
- Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Table_tennis
- Women’s NCAA Division II, Women’s Intercollegiate, Men’s Intramural, Women’s Intramural, Men’s Club, Women’s Club and Women’s Scholarship Volleyball















Comment and Corrections Make a comment …
Familiar with this University? We would love to hear about your experience. Feel free to add comments or additional information regarding Lynn University.