Lynn University

https://www.lynn.edu

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$42,730

3.71% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$45,469

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

73.5%

7,285 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

3,514

86.7% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

52.1%

328 Graduates

About

Lynn University is a higher education institution located in Palm Beach County, FL. In 2024, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Lynn University were General Business Administration & Management (192 degrees awarded), Mental Health Counseling (38 degrees), and General Psychology (33 degrees).

In 2024, 954 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Lynn University. 57.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 42.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (405 degrees), 2.53 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (160 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Lynn University is $42,730, which is $18,730 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Lynn University is $42,730, which is $18,730 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $45,469.

In 2024, 92% of undergraduate students attending Lynn University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 36% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$42,730

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Lynn University was $42,730. The cost of tuition at Lynn University is $18,730 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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

Average Net Price

$45,469

2024 Value

14.9%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Lynn University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $45,469. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Lynn University grew by 14.9%.

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

$12,739

Room and Board

$800

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Lynn University was of $12,739 in 2024. The cost of room and board decreased by 12.2% between 2023 and 2024.

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

92%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

36%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

92% of undergraduate students at Lynn University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a decline of 1.08% with respect to 2023, 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.

Admissions

Lynn University received 7,285 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 12.6% annual growth. Out of those 7,285 applicants, 5,352 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 73.5% acceptance rate.

There were 3,514 students enrolled at Lynn University in 2024. 16% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Lynn University has an overall enrollment yield of 13.4%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

73.5%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

5,352

Accepted Out of 7,285

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Lynn University was 73.5% (5,352 admissions from 7,285 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 73.9%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants declined by 12.6%, while admissions declined by 13.1%.

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

16%

Submission Percentage (2024)

109

Scores Submitted (2024)

16% of enrolled first-time students at Lynn University in 2024 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 3,514 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Lynn University is 3,046 students and the part-time enrollment is 468. This means that 86.7% of students enrolled at Lynn University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Lynn University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 41.2% White, 16.4% Hispanic or Latino, 11.2% Two or More Races, 8.94% Black or African American, 2.05% Asian, 0.228% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0854% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Lynn University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (24.3%), followed by White Female (22.5%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (9.6%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (22.6%), followed by White Male (14.6%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (11%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

86.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Lynn University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,514 students. The full-time enrollment at Lynn University is 3,046 and the part-time enrollment is 468. This means that 86.7% of students enrolled at Lynn University are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% 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

77%

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. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Lynn University was 77%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Lynn University had a retention rate higher 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 (2024)

White
1,447 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
577 enrolled students
Two or More Races
393 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Lynn University is 41.2% White, 16.4% Hispanic or Latino, 11.2% Two or More Races, 8.94% Black or African American, 2.05% Asian, 0.228% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0854% 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 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% 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, 128 students (3.64%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 140 more women than men received degrees from Lynn University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Lynn University is white (405 degrees awarded). There were 2.53 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 (192 degrees awarded), followed by Mental Health Counseling (38 degrees) and General Psychology (33 degrees).

In 2024, 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 (8 degrees awarded), Transportation (36 degrees), and Communication Technologies (12 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 (249,475 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (175,962 people), Marketing managers (118,043 people), Graphic designers (113,776 people), and Secondary school teachers (106,843 people).

The most specialized majors at Lynn University in 2024 are Applied Sciences (8 degrees awarded), Transportation (36 degrees), Communication Technologies (12 degrees), Communications (66 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (41 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Physicians

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 Physicians, Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes, Surgeons, Skincare specialists, and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers

The most specialized majors at Lynn University are Applied Sciences (8 degrees awarded), Transportation (36 degrees), Communication Technologies (12 degrees), Communications (66 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (41 degrees) (as of 2024).

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 (442,908 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (302,138 people), Computer Systems Design (223,162 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (185,748 people), and Advertising, public relations & related services (136,464 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.

Behavioral Sciences

Most Common (2024)

1 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at Lynn University was Behavioral Sciences with 1 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

407

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

547

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 407 degrees were awarded to men at Lynn University, which is 0.744 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (547).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 102 degrees were awarded to men at Lynn University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.962 times less than the 106 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 106 degrees were awarded to men at Lynn University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.04 times more than the 102 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

44%

100% Completion Time

52%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 44% of students graduating from Lynn University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 52% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 53% 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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
405 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
160 degrees awarded
Black or African American
98 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Lynn University is white (405 degrees awarded). There were 2.53 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (160 degrees).

6.92% of degree recipients (66 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
211 degrees awarded
White Male
194 degrees awarded
White Female
182 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Lynn University is white female (211 degrees awarded). There were 1.09 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (194 degrees).

Operations

Lynn University has an endowment valued at nearly $42.9M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 6.53M (15.2%) compared to the 9.2% average return (4.22M on 45.9M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2024, Lynn University had a total salary expenditure of 104M. Lynn University employs 53 Associate professors, 46 Assistant professors and 36 Professors. Most academics at Lynn University are Male Associate professor (31), Female Assistant professor (24), and Female Associate professor (22).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Lynn University are: Service, with 78 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 73 employees, and Management with 68 employees.

Endowment

$42.9M

2024 Endowment

13.4%

growth from 2023

Lynn University has an endowment valued at about $42.9M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Lynn University grew 13.4% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $2.95M 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

$46.9M

2024 Salaries

2.54%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Lynn University paid a median of $46.9M in salaries, which represents 45.1% of their overall expenditure ($104M) and a 2.54% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 9.78% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 6.98% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$12.3M

Instructional Salaries

149

Number of Employees

In 2024, Lynn University paid a total of $12.3M to 149 employees working as instructors, which represents 26.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Lynn University were Service with 78 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 73 employees, and Management with 68 employees.

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