School Overview
Lynn University is a private coeducational university located in Boca Raton, Florida. Lynn is a very “international” university that has students from over 90 foreign countries. It also requires that all students participate in a study abroad program in order to graduate. Lynn University offer associate, bachelor, master and doctoral degrees in over 114 fields of study including liberal arts, psychology, criminal justice, biology, human services, international relations, English, graphic design, visual communication, resort and hospitality management, education, music, communications, business, and disaster and emergency management. The institution is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
General Information
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Admission Office 3601 North Military Trail Boca Raton, FL 33431-5598 (561) 237-7900 (800) 888-5966 Fax: (561) 237-7100 [email protected] Contact: Juan Tamayo Director of Admissions |
Main Address 3601 North Military Trail Boca Raton, FL 33431-5598 (561) 237-7000 www.lynn.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 2,032 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 375 Degree-seeking undergrads: 1,972 Graduate enrollment: 378 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $35 Online application fee: $35 |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 62% Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 60% |
Tuition & Fees
| Estimated Expenses for Academic Year | 2008-’09 | 2009-’10 | 2010-’11 | 2011-’12 | % change 2010-’12 |
| Tuition and fees | $29,990 | $29,300 | $30,100 | $30,900 | +2.66% |
| Books and Supplies | $1,100 | $1,150 | $1,200 | $1,250 | +4.17% |
| Living Arrangement – On Campus | |||||
| Room and Board | $10,100 | $10,900 | $10,900 | $10,900 | 0.00% |
| Other | $2,865 | $2,953 | $3,044 | $3,138 | +3.09% |
| Living Arrangement – Off Campus | |||||
| Room and Board | $8,844 | $9,117 | $9,399 | $9,690 | +3.10% |
| Other | $3,525 | $3,634 | $3,746 | $3,862 | +3.10% |
| Total Expenses | 2008-’09 | 2009-’10 | 2010-’11 | 2011-’12 | % change 2010-’12 |
| In-state On Campus | $44,055 | $44,303 | $45,244 | $46,188 | +2.09% |
| In-state Off Campus | $43,459 | $43,201 | $44,445 | $45,702 | +2.83% |
| In-state with Family | $31,090 | $30,450 | $31,300 | $32,150 | +2.72% |
| Average Graduate School Tuition & Fees | |
| Tuition for In-state Students | $17,160 |
| In-state Student Fees | $0 |
| Tuition for Out-of-state Students | $17,160 |
| Out-of-state Student Fees | $0 |
Financial Aid
| Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students | ||||
| Type of Aid | Students | Percent | Amount | Average Per Student |
| All students financial aid | 249 | 67% | ||
| Grant or scholarship aid | 224 | 60% | $2,915,219 | $13,014 |
| • Federal grants | 42 | 11% | $212,176 | $5,052 |
| • Pell grants | 42 | 11% | $142,559 | $3,394 |
| • Other Federal grants | 38 | 10% | $69,617 | $1,832 |
| Local and state government scholarships or grants | 85 | 23% | $284,339 | $3,345 |
| Institutional scholarships or grants | 180 | 49% | $2,418,704 | $13,437 |
| Student loans | 88 | 24% | $889,183 | $10,104 |
| • Federal student loans | 85 | 23% | $401,651 | $4,725 |
| • Other student loans | 61 | 16% | $487,532 | $7,992 |
All Degrees and Programs
| Program Completions for Most Recent Year | BA/BS | MA/MS | DOC/PHD | AA/AS | CERT |
| Grand Total of All Programs | 426 | 167 | 18 | – | 1 |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 9 | – | – | – | – |
| Biology/biological Sciences, General | 9 | – | – | – | – |
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 252 | 101 | 7 | – | – |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 174 | 101 | 7 | – | – |
| Hospitality Administration/management, General | 78 | – | – | – | – |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 43 | 19 | – | – | – |
| Journalism | 6 | – | – | – | – |
| Mass Communication/media Studies | 25 | 19 | – | – | – |
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 6 | – | – | – | – |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication, Other | 6 | – | – | – | – |
| Education | 18 | 21 | 11 | – | – |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | – | 14 | 11 | – | – |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 18 | – | – | – | – |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | – | 7 | – | – | – |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services | 22 | – | – | – | – |
| Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration | 22 | – | – | – | – |
| Human Services, General | – | 13 | – | – | – |
| Public Administration | – | 13 | – | – | – |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/liberal Studies | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Psychology | 38 | 4 | – | – | – |
| Applied Psychology | – | 4 | – | – | – |
| Psychology, General | 38 | – | – | – | – |
| Social Sciences | 16 | – | – | – | – |
| American Government and Politics (united States) | 4 | – | – | – | – |
| International Relations and Affairs | 12 | – | – | – | – |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 27 | 9 | – | – | 1 |
| Drama and Dramatics/theatre Arts, General | 2 | – | – | – | – |
| Film/cinema/video Studies | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Graphic Design | 14 | – | – | – | – |
| Music Performance, General | 5 | 9 | – | – | 1 |
| Music Theory and Composition | 1 | – | – | – | – |
| Photography | 4 | – | – | – | – |
Undergraduate Majors
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Area, Ethnic, Cultural, & Gender Studies American Studies B Arts, Visual & Performing Arts Management B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biology B Business, Management, & Marketing Business Administration/Management B Communications & Journalism Advertising B Education Elementary Education B English Language & Literature English Language & Literature – General B Liberal Arts & Sciences Liberal Arts & Sciences B Psychology Psychology – General B Public Administration & Services Human Services B Security & Protective Services Emergency Management/Homeland Security C Social Sciences International Relations B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Lynn University Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (800) 994-5966 |
| Website: | www.lynn.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Private non-profit |
| Apply Online: | https://www.lynn.edu/admission/apply-to-lynn |
| Address: | 3601 N. Military Trail, Boca Raton, FL 33431-5598 |
| Setting: | City: Small |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 3,093 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 45% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 18 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 1,732 (56% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Certificates, Associates, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $38,210 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $38,210 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 94% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $15,054 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Lynn University Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Lynn University.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 1 | 10 | 1 | ||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 1 | 2 | 5 | 1 | |
| Communications Technologies/Technicians and Support Services | 1 | 1 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 1 | 1 | |||
| Education | 2 | 2 | 1 | ||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 1 | 1 | |||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 2 | ||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | 2 | |||
| Military Technologies and Applied Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 | ||||
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 1 | ||||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 1 | ||||
| Psychology | 1 | 3 | |||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 1 | ||||
| Social Sciences | 3 | ||||
| Transportation and Materials Moving | 1 | 1 | |||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 1 | 1 | 5 | 3 | |
| Grand total | 5 | 5 | 37 | 14 | 1 |
* Based on programs that produced 2018-2019 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Lynn University and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2018-2019 |
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| In-state | $38,210 |
| Out-of-state | $38,210 |
| Books and supplies | $800 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2018-2019 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $12,840 |
| Out-of-state | $12,840 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2017-2018
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 438 | 94% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 437 | 94% | $15,054 |
| Student loan aid | 139 | 30% | $8,830 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
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| Grant or scholarship aid | 1,819 | 83% | $15,276 |
| Federal student loans | 648 | 30% | $6,317 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Lynn University. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Lynn University students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2019
| Total | Male | Female | |
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| Number of applicants | 7,577 | 2,924 | 4,653 | Percent admitted | 100% | 69% | 72% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 8% | 11% | 7% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Lynn University Enrollment, Fall 2019
| Total Enrollment | 3,093 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 2,232 |
| Graduate enrollment | 861 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Lynn University Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
Specialized institution accreditations:
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
- Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
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