Lynn University

www.lynn.edu

Add Comparison

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$41,200

3.52% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$39,582

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

73.9%

8,333 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

3,501

85.2% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

52.7%

245 Graduates

About

Lynn University is a higher education institution located in Palm Beach County, FL. In 2023, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Lynn University were General Business Administration & Management (176 degrees awarded), General Psychology (32 degrees), and Mental Health Counseling (24 degrees).

In 2023, 905 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Lynn University. 54.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 45.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (340 degrees), 2.13 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (160 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Lynn University is $41,200, which is $16,625 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Lynn University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 630 total borrowers.

Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Masters Colleges and Universities

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Lynn University is $41,200, which is $16,625 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $39,582.

In 2023, 93% of undergraduate students attending Lynn University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 36% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$41,200

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Lynn University was $41,200. The cost of tuition at Lynn University is $16,625 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Lynn University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$39,582

2023 Value

2.21%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Lynn University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $39,582. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Lynn University grew by 2.21%.

This chart compares the average net price of Lynn University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$14,515

Room and Board

$800

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Lynn University was of $14,515 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 1.68% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $800. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Lynn University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

93%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

36%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

93% of undergraduate students at Lynn University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2022, when 93% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Lynn University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Lynn University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 630 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Lynn University received 8,333 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 6.25% annual growth. Out of those 8,333 applicants, 6,162 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 73.9% acceptance rate.

There were 3,501 students enrolled at Lynn University in 2023. 14% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Lynn University has an overall enrollment yield of 12.7%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

73.9%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

6,162

Accepted Out of 8,333

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Lynn University was 73.9% (6,162 admissions from 8,333 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 80.1%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 6.25%, while admissions declined by 1.93%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Lynn University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

14%

Submission Percentage (2023)

Scores Submitted (2023)

14% of enrolled first-time students at Lynn University in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Lynn University had a total enrollment of 3,501 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Lynn University is 2,984 students and the part-time enrollment is 517. This means that 85.2% of students enrolled at Lynn University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Lynn University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 47.1% White, 18.2% Hispanic or Latino, 10.3% Black or African American, 3.11% Two or More Races, 1.6% Asian, 0.229% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0857% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Lynn University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (26%), followed by White Female (23.8%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (10.7%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (21.9%), followed by White Male (13.8%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (11.2%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

85.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Lynn University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,501 students. The full-time enrollment at Lynn University is 2,984 and the part-time enrollment is 517. This means that 85.2% of students enrolled at Lynn University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Lynn University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

71%

2023 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. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Lynn University was 71%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Lynn University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Lynn University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,650 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
636 enrolled students
Black or African American
359 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Lynn University is 47.1% White, 18.2% Hispanic or Latino, 10.3% Black or African American, 3.11% Two or More Races, 1.6% Asian, 0.229% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0857% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 154 students (4.4%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 83 more women than men received degrees from Lynn University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Lynn University is white (340 degrees awarded). There were 2.13 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (160 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Lynn University is General Business Administration & Management (176 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (32 degrees) and Mental Health Counseling (24 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Lynn University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Applied Sciences (10 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (14 degrees), and Transportation (31 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Lynn University are Other managers (238,960 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (169,319 people), Marketing managers (112,703 people), Graphic designers (112,695 people), and Secondary school teachers (104,384 people).

The most specialized majors at Lynn University in 2023 are Applied Sciences (10 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (14 degrees), Transportation (31 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (37 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (77 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Lynn University are Surgeons, Physicians, Nurse anesthetists, Personal financial advisors, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at Lynn University are Applied Sciences (10 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (14 degrees), Transportation (31 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (37 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (77 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Lynn University are Elementary & secondary schools (846,462 people), Computer Systems Design (552,931 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (512,829 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (508,664 people), and Banking & related activities (497,831 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Lynn University.

Most Common (2023)

International Business, Trade, & Commerce
61 degrees awarded
General Psychology
50 degrees awarded
Entrepreneurial Studies
46 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Lynn University was International Business, Trade, & Commerce with 61 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Lynn University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

411

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

494

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 411 degrees were awarded to men at Lynn University, which is 0.832 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (494).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Lynn University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 99 degrees were awarded to men at Lynn University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.01 times more than the 98 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 98 degrees were awarded to men at Lynn University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.99 times less than the 99 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

44%

100% Completion Time

50%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 44% of students graduating from Lynn University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 50% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 51% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Lynn University is Female and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 8.16% of graduates (20 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
340 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
160 degrees awarded
Black or African American
103 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Lynn University is white (340 degrees awarded). There were 2.13 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (160 degrees).

12% of degree recipients (109 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
182 degrees awarded
White Male
158 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
96 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Lynn University is white female (182 degrees awarded). There were 1.15 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (158 degrees).

Operations

Lynn University has an endowment valued at nearly $37.8M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 3.69M (9.74%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Lynn University had a total salary expenditure of 103M. Lynn University employs 52 Associate professors, 48 Assistant professors and 36 Professors. Most academics at Lynn University are Male Associate professor (28), Female Assistant professor (25), and Female Associate professor (24).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Lynn University are: Service, with 79 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 72 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 68 employees.

Endowment

$37.8M

2023 Endowment

5.15%

growth from 2022

Lynn University has an endowment valued at about $37.8M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Lynn University grew 5.15% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $11.9M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Lynn University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$45.8M

2023 Salaries

9.78%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Lynn University paid a median of $45.8M in salaries, which represents 44.6% of their overall expenditure ($103M) and a 9.78% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 6.98% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 11.3% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$11.7M

Instructional Salaries

150

Number of Employees

In 2023, Lynn University paid a total of $11.7M to 150 employees working as instructors, which represents 25.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

52 Employees

Service

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

79 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Lynn University were Associate professor with 52 employees, Assistant professor with 48 employees, and Professor with 36 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Lynn University were Service with 79 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 72 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 68 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Associate professor
Female Assistant professor
Female Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Lynn University was Male Associate professor with 28 employees, Female Assistant professor with 25 employees, and Female Associate professor with 24 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Lynn University.

Keep Exploring

DeVry University-Georgia

University

DeVry University-Texas

University

DeVry University-Arizona

University