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Lynn University is located in a small city, in Boca Raton, Florida. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degree levels at Lynn University top out at the Doctoral degree.
Students at the school often study media, music, hospitality, business and management, and security and law enforcement.
The admissions department at Lynn University does not accept all those who apply. Most students' verbal SAT scores were in the range of 410 to 510 in 2005. A quarter of students admitted in 2005 scored 510 or higher on the math SAT. It's not unusual for students to find their classmates include those from other parts of the country.
The school offers classes to 2,866 students (2,554 full-time equivalent). Minorities are common at Lynn University.
Many students live in housing on or near campus. Lynn University does offer meal plans to students. Students sports include formal participation in Sunshine State Conference competitions.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Lynn's mission is to provide the education, support and environment that enables individual students to realize their true potential and prepare for success in the world."
More complete details are provided below.
Lynn University
3601 N. Military Trail
Boca Raton, FL 33431-5598
General Phone: (561) 237-7000
Admissions Phone: (561) 237-7900
Financial Aid Phone: (561) 237-7184
http://www.lynn.edu
Lynn University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 205 | business administration, business management, business and related services, marketing, business, MIS |
| Hospitality | 48 | hospitality management, hospitality administration |
| Education And Teaching | 43 | educational admin and supervision, elementary school teaching, special ed, secondary teaching |
| Media | 37 | mass communication |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 34 | criminal justice and administration, criminal justice and safety |
| Therapy And Counseling | 23 | psychology courses, psychology |
| Family And Social Work | 20 | community organization |
| Music | 16 | music performance |
| Liberal Arts | 11 | liberal arts and sciences, international relations |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 10 | commercial art |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 10 | various nursing |
| Science | 5 | biology |
| Medical Adminstration | 2 | health care administration |
| Transportation | 1 | aviation operations |
| Design | 0 | fashion design |
Number of programs and degrees for Lynn University in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 316 | 23 |
| Master's degree | 127 | 8 |
| Doctor's degree | 16 | 2 |
| Post-master's certificate | 6 | 1 |
| Associate's degree | 0 | 1 |
In 2005, Lynn University had a total enrollment of 2,866 students (2,554 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 49% |
| Women | 51% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 80% |
| Graduate | 20% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 31% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 7% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 41% |
| (Foreign Students) | 13% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 31% |
| 20-21 | 27% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Florida | 18% |
| New York | 14% |
| New Jersey | 14% |
| Foreign countries | 11% |
| Massachusetts | 8% |
| State unknown | 5% |
| Connecticut | 4% |
| Illinois | 4% |
| Pennsylvania | 4% |
| Maryland | 2% |
| Maine | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Georgia | 1% |
| Puerto Rico | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Rhode Island | 1% |
| Delaware | 1% |
| Louisiana | 1% |
| Vermont | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 63 % |
| Part-Time | 26 % |
Lynn University offers campus housing for 1,184 of its 2,554 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Boca Raton, Florida for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Florida Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,361 | 1,875 | 79% | 597 | 32% |
| Men | 1,076 | 841 | 78% | 290 | 34% |
| Women | 1,285 | 1,034 | 80% | 307 | 30% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 410 | 510 |
| SAT Math | 400 | 510 |
| ACT Composite | 16 | 21 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 80% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 23% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (561) 237-7900
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 24,700 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 24,700 |
| Room and board | $ 9,100 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,600 |
Financial Aid:
Lynn University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 150500)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (561) 237-7184
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 9 | $80,323 | 3 | $71,852 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 6 | $51,616 | 9 | $59,954 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 14 | $48,686 | 14 | $48,129 |
| Instructor | academic year | 10 | $37,364 | 7 | $35,222 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 39 | $53,535 | 33 | $50,773 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Sunshine State Conference |
| Baseball | Sunshine State Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 54 | 66 | 120 |
| Basketball | 11 | 9 | 20 |
| Baseball | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| All Other Sports | 25 | 57 | 82 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Business/Commerce, General
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other
Elementary Education and Teaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Community Organization and Advocacy
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
Hospitality Administration/Management, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
International Relations and Affairs
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDIA
Mass Communication/Media Studies
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing, Other
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Lynn University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of degrees in hospitality (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Has ROTC (air force) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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