Lynn University
Lynn University is a private research university in Boca Raton, Florida, serving roughly 2,859 students. Admission is moderately selective, with an acceptance rate of about 73.47% in federal reporting data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $49,006 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $44,480
- 2024 Average Net Price: $44,089 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 73.47% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 2,859 91.9% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 52.06%
- Average SAT Score: 1134
Lynn University: what the data shows
Common questions about Lynn University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Lynn University?
Lynn University is located in Boca Raton, FL (ZIP 33431-5598).
NCES locale classification: Town.
Is Lynn University public or private?
Lynn University is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Lynn University cost?
Published tuition: $44,480.
Average net price after aid: $44,089.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $40,711 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $42,920 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $42,506 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $42,978 |
| $110,001+ | $47,151 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $177,920.
How hard is it to get into Lynn University?
Admission rate: 73.47%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1134 and midpoint ACT 23.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Lynn University?
Total enrollment: 2,859 students.
About 92% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Lynn University?
150%-time completion rate: 52.06%.
First-year retention: 76.6%.
What do graduates of Lynn University earn?
Median earnings: $41,427 six years after entry; $49,006 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $17,940.
23.41% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Lynn University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (954 completions)
- CIP 520201 (208 completions)
- General Psychology (89 completions)
- CIP 521101 (61 completions)
- CIP 520701 (58 completions)
- General Biological Sciences (44 completions)
- CIP 310504 (41 completions)
- CIP 511508 (38 completions)
- CIP 090702 (37 completions)
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General (32 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Lynn University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 73.47%; completion rate 52.06%; median earnings $49,006 at 10 years; net price $44,089. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$44,480
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Lynn University was $44,480.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$44,089
2024 Value
In 2024 Lynn University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $44,089.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$176,356 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$44,089 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$177,920 4-Year Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Lynn University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
23.41% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
36.30% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Lynn University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Lynn University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $33,600 | $33,600 | $33,074 |
| 2014 | $35,050 | $35,050 | $35,396 |
| 2015 | $35,200 | $35,200 | $33,586 |
| 2016 | $36,650 | $36,650 | $34,863 |
| 2017 | $37,510 | $37,510 | $35,077 |
| 2018 | $38,210 | $38,210 | $37,274 |
| 2019 | $38,930 | $38,930 | $36,044 |
| 2020 | $39,350 | $39,350 | $35,440 |
| 2021 | $40,900 | $40,900 | $35,705 |
| 2022 | $41,550 | $41,550 | $36,359 |
| 2023 | $42,950 | $42,950 | $38,222 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
73.47% Acceptance Rate
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1134
ACT Average: 23
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
91.9% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Lynn University in 2024 is 2,859 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
76.6%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
43.97% 100% Completion Time
52.06% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 43.97% of students graduating from Lynn University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Lynn University.
Return on Investment
$17,940 Median Student Debt
$49,006 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
36.61% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
177.88% Return on Investment
3.7 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Lynn University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
CIP 52.0201: 208 completions
General Psychology: 89 completions
CIP 52.1101: 61 completions
CIP 52.0701: 58 completions
General Biological Sciences: 44 completions
CIP 31.0504: 41 completions
CIP 51.1508: 38 completions
CIP 09.0702: 37 completions
Marketing/Marketing Management, General: 32 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 954 completions
Most popular programs at Lynn University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Lynn University graduates.
About
Lynn University is a private non-profit institution located in Boca Raton, FL, offering 40 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 2,859 students. The admission rate is 73.47%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1134. The institution maintains a 52.06% graduation rate. Approximately 23.41% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Location
Boca Raton, FL 33431-5598
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Lynn University provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
FAQ
How much does Lynn University cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $44,480 and average net price is $44,089 in the latest College Scorecard data.
How hard is it to get into Lynn University?
The admission rate is 73.5% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data.
What test scores do students need for Lynn University?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Lynn University reports midpoint SAT about 1134 and midpoint ACT about 23.
What do graduates of Lynn University earn?
Median earnings are $41,427 six years after entry and $49,006 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Lynn University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 52.1% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Lynn University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $17,940.
How big is Lynn University?
Total enrollment is about 2,859 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Lynn University public or private?
Lynn University is a private nonprofit institution located in Boca Raton, FL.
Is Lynn University an HBCU?
No. Lynn University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Lynn University a tribal college?
No. Lynn University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Lynn University a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Lynn University does not meet that proxy (reported share 17.0%).
Is Lynn University religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Lynn University in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.