- Photos
-
-
_
U.S. News Rankings
| Ranking score and category | |||||
|
|||||
Summary
Lynn University is a private institution that was founded in 1962. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,619, its setting is suburban, and the campus size is 123 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Lynn University's ranking in the 2013 edition of Best Colleges is National Universities, Tier 2. Its tuition and fees are $32,600 (2012-13).
Lynn University is located on the southeastern coast of Florida in Boca Raton, about 45 miles north of Miami. Freshmen at Lynn University can choose from more than 20 undergraduate majors, and if they’re particularly motivated, apply for the Lynn Degree 3.0 program. This opportunity allows a select group of students to take advanced classes and graduate in three years instead of four, which could save the students thousands of dollars in tuition. Graduate students can study in about eight master’s degree programs, including in the education college.
Outside the classroom, Lynn students can get involved in more than 30 organizations and participate in club and intramural sports. More serious athletes can try out for the blue and white Lynn University Fighting Knights sports teams, which are members of the NCAA Division II Sunshine State Conference, and compete in more than 10 sports. Off campus, students are in a prime location to enjoy the yearlong warm weather, the beach just three miles away, and the easy drive to Miami, Orlando, and the Florida Keys.
| School mission and unique qualities (as provided by the school): | |
|
Lynn University, founded in 1962, is a private, coeducational institution with a solid reputation for academic quality and educational innovation, providing academic programs that reflect societal needs and encourage collaborative approaches to the challenges our students will face in the workplace and in the world. The student body is comprised of students from 78 countries and 45 states. |
General Information
| School type | private, coed college |
| Year founded | 1962 |
| Religious affiliation | N/A |
| Academic calendar | semester |
| Setting | suburban |
| 2011 Endowment | $19,706,744 |
Applying
When applying to Lynn University, it's important to note the application deadline is rolling. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due July 31. The application fee at Lynn University is $45. It is less selective, with an acceptance rate of 63.0 percent.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | less selective |
| Fall 2011 acceptance rate | 63.1% |
| Application deadline | rolling |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | July 31 |
Academic Life
The student-faculty ratio at Lynn University is 16:1, and the school has 61.2 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at Lynn University include: Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs; Psychology; Visual and Performing Arts; and Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 59.8 percent.
Student Life
Lynn University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,619, with a gender distribution of 51.9 percent male students and 48.1 percent female students. At this school, 53.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 47.0 percent of students live off campus. Lynn University is part of the NCAA II athletic conference.
| Total enrollment | 2,102 |
| Student gender distribution | |
|
|
|
| Undergraduate men who are members of a fraternity | |
|
|
|
| Undergraduate women who are members of a sorority | |
|
|
|
| Collegiate athletic association | NCAA II |
Campus Info & Services
Lynn University offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring, health service, and health insurance. Lynn University also offers campus safety and security services like late night transport/escort service and lighted pathways/sidewalks. Of the students at Lynn University, 85 percent have cars on campus. Alcohol is permitted for students of legal age at Lynn University.
| Students who have cars on campus | 85% |
| Health insurance offered | Yes |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | No |
More About Campus Info & Services
Paying for School
At Lynn University, 46.0 percent of full-time undergraduates receive some kind of need-based financial aid and the average need-based scholarship or grant award is $11,130.
Paying for college doesn't have to be difficult or devastating. Go to the Paying for College knowledge center to get advice on raising cash and reducing costs.
| Tuition and fees | $32,600 (2012-13) |
| Room and board | $10,900 (2012-13) |
| Financial aid statistics | |
|
|
|
* Overview details based on 2011 data
