Lynn University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2189 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #616 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #561 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #20 of 109 | In Florida |
| #2 of 3 | In Boca Raton |
| #658 of 1,513 | For Criminology and Criminal Justice |
| Top50% | For 44 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 73%
- Undergraduates
- 2,861
- Graduates
- 653
- Male:Female Ratio
- 48:52
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.lynn.edu
Lynn University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Lynn University has an acceptance rate of 73% and is among the top 37% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 73% | 71% | 75% |
| Applicants | 7,285 | 3,161 | 4,124 |
| Admissions | 5,352 | 2,256 | 3,096 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 694 | 357 | 337 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 21 | 9 | 12 |
1,007 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
752 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
109 or 16%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1040
or below
75% of them
had 1200
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Lynn University are 1040-1200 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
27 or 4%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 21
or below
75% of them
had 26
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Lynn University are 21-26 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1447 (41%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 577 (16%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 572 (16%) |
| Two or more races | 393 (11%) |
| Black or African American | 314 (9%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 128 (4%) |
| Asian | 72 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 4 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 3 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Lynn University is $45,469 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $40,711 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $42,920 |
| $48-75K | $42,506 |
| $75-110K | $42,978 |
| $110K+ | $47,151 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $42,730 | $27,000 |
| Tuition in-state | $42,730 | $27,000 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $42,730 | $27,000 |
| Fee in-district | $1,750 | $200 |
| Fee in-state | $1,750 | $200 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,750 | $200 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,621 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $14,330 |
Lynn University majors
Lynn University has granted 588 bachelor's degrees across 34 programs, 345 master's across 11 programs, and 15 doctorate degrees in Educational Leadership and Administration, General. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Lynn University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 16 | 192 | ||
| Psychology, General | 56 | 33 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 61 | |||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 58 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 37 | 7 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 41 | |||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 38 | |||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 12 | 25 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 26 | 5 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 31 | |||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 10 | 15 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 15 | 10 | ||
| Aeronautics & Aviation & Aerospace Science and Technology, General | 23 | |||
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 20 | |||
| Investments and Securities | 19 | |||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 18 | |||
| Visual and Performing Arts, General | 17 | |||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 16 | |||
| Public Administration | 16 | |||
| Cinematography and Film & Video Production | 13 | |||
| Fashion Merchandising | 13 | |||
| Graphic Design | 13 | |||
| Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication | 13 | |||
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects | 10 | 2 | ||
| Aviation & Airway Management and Operations | 12 | |||
| Forensic Science and Technology | 9 | |||
| Cyber & Electronic Operations and Warfare | 8 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 7 | |||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 7 | |||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 5 | |||
| Meeting and Event Planning | 4 | |||
| Data Analytics, General | 3 | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 3 | |||
| Environmental Science | 3 | |||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 3 | |||
| Air Traffic Controller | 1 | |||
| Behavioral Sciences | 1 | |||
| Human Resources Management and Services, Other | 1 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 1 | 588 | 345 | 15 |
Lynn University has a graduation rate of 52%, which is among the 45% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 52% | 48% | 57% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Lynn University has published 3,453 scientific papers with 78,084 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Medicine, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Psychology, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Political Science, Engineering, Law, and Chemistry.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 55 | 229 |
| 1994 | 23 | 275 |
| 1995 | 43 | 344 |
| 1996 | 46 | 359 |
| 1997 | 35 | 386 |
| 1998 | 50 | 477 |
| 1999 | 68 | 522 |
| 2000 | 63 | 640 |
| 2001 | 65 | 734 |
| 2002 | 66 | 865 |
| 2003 | 71 | 1027 |
| 2004 | 85 | 1151 |
| 2005 | 72 | 1332 |
| 2006 | 89 | 1708 |
| 2007 | 75 | 1797 |
| 2008 | 88 | 2169 |
| 2009 | 99 | 2644 |
| 2010 | 92 | 2923 |
| 2011 | 120 | 3183 |
| 2012 | 111 | 3151 |
| 2013 | 96 | 3318 |
| 2014 | 88 | 3446 |
| 2015 | 110 | 3412 |
| 2016 | 117 | 3487 |
| 2017 | 105 | 3390 |
| 2018 | 128 | 3413 |
| 2019 | 91 | 3579 |
| 2020 | 80 | 4307 |
| 2021 | 91 | 4584 |
| 2022 | 98 | 4149 |
| 2023 | 81 | 4223 |
| 2024 | 66 | 4005 |
| 2025 | 70 | 3601 |
Lynn University alumni
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Tommy Kahnle
- Occupations
- baseball player
- Biography
-
Thomas Robert Kahnle is an American professional baseball pitcher who is a free agent. He has previously played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Colorado Rockies, Chicago White Sox, New York Yankees, Los Angeles Dodgers, and Detroit Tigers. The Yankees selected Kahnle in the fifth round of the 2010 MLB draft, and he made his MLB debut in 2014 with the Rockies.
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Johan Staël von Holstein
- Occupations
- bloggerentrepreneur
- Biography
-
Lars Johan Magnus Staël von Holstein is a Swedish entrepreneur, venture capitalist and author who co-founded dot-com companies such as Icon Medialab and LetsBuyIt during the early dot-com boom in Sweden. He has been the CEO of the multi-level marketing company Crowd1, which has been identified as an illegal pyramid scheme in a number of countries. As of December 2020 he claims to have left Crowd1.
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Stephen Ames
- Occupations
- golfer
- Biography
-
Stephen Michael Ames is a professional golfer formerly of the PGA Tour, who now plays on the PGA Tour Champions. The biggest win of his career was at The Players Championship in 2006. He holds dual citizenship of Trinidad and Tobago and Canada.
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Ronald L. Rowe, Jr
- Years
- 1971-.. (age 55)
- Occupations
- acting director
- Biography
-
Ronald L. Rowe Jr. is an American law enforcement officer who served as deputy director of the United States Secret Service from 2023 to 2025 and its acting director from mid 2024 to early 2025. Rowe was appointed to the position after former Secret Service director Kimberly Cheatle resigned in 2024, amidst intense criticism of the Secret Service following the attempted assassination of Donald Trump in Pennsylvania.
General info
| Alternative names | Lynn University Fighting Knights |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1962 |
| Motto | Learning Your Way |
| Colors | royal blue, white |
| Academic calendar | September to May (September - December; January-May) |
| Total FTE staff | 649 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 3601 N. Military Trail Boca Raton, Florida, 33431-5598 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 97,000 |
| Phone | 8008885966 |