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Lynn University, also known as LU, is a private, non-profit university located in Boca Raton, Florida, United States. It was founded in 1962. LU is named after Eugene M. Lynn, a noted philanthropist. The university offers more than 15 undergraduate degrees and over 4 graduate degrees with more than 70 areas of specializations. LU is organized into the following academic divisions.
Lynn University’s athletics department sponsors several men’s and women’s sports teams. They are nicknamed the Fighting Knights. They have won more than 15 NCAA and NAIA national championships and over 20 Sunshine State Conference championships. The teams compete in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division II.
Lynn University is located in a small city, in Boca Raton, FL. 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 music, media, hospitality, photography and commercial art, 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 400 to 490 in 2007. A quarter of students admitted in 2007 scored 500 or higher on the math SAT.
Lynn University offers classes to 2,549 students (2,248 full-time equivalent). Minorities are common at the school.
Many students live in housing on or near campus. The school 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
http://www.lynn.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 112 | business administration, business and related services |
| Media | 64 | mass communication |
| Education And Teaching | 63 | educational admin and supervision, elementary school teaching, special ed, secondary teaching |
| Hospitality | 60 | hospitality management |
| Therapy And Counseling | 44 | psychology, psychology courses |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 38 | criminal justice and administration |
| Music | 20 | music performance, music |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 16 | commercial art |
| Family And Social Work | 9 | community organization |
| Science | 7 | biology |
| Liberal Arts | 5 | liberal arts and sciences, international relations |
| Medical Administration | 1 | health care administration |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 0 | various nursing |
Number of programs and degrees for Lynn University in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 252 | 16 |
| Master's degree | 162 | 6 |
| Doctor's degree | 19 | 2 |
| Post-master's certificate | 6 | 1 |
In 2007, Lynn University had a total enrollment of 2,549 students (2,248 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 52% |
| Women | 48% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 80% |
| Graduate | 20% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 40% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 6% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 35% |
| (Foreign Students) | 13% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 29% |
| 20-21 | 29% |
| 22-24 | 19% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Florida | 19% |
| (International Students) | 13% |
| New York | 13% |
| New Jersey | 11% |
| Massachusetts | 8% |
| Connecticut | 6% |
| Pennsylvania | 3% |
| Illinois | 3% |
| Maryland | 3% |
| Virginia | 2% |
| Georgia | 2% |
| Rhode Island | 2% |
| Texas | 2% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| South Carolina | 1% |
| Alabama | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Delaware | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 61 % |
| Part-Time | 60 % |
Lynn University offers campus housing for 1,184 of its 2,248 (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 | 2,647 | 1,792 | 68% | 522 | 29% |
| Men | 1,191 | 806 | 68% | 273 | 34% |
| Women | 1,456 | 986 | 68% | 249 | 25% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 400 | 490 |
| SAT Math | 410 | 500 |
| SAT Writing | 410 | 500 |
| ACT Verbal | 14 | 21 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 19 |
| ACT Composite | 16 | 20 |
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 | 85% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 31% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 28,490 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 28,490 |
| Room and board | $ 10,100 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,100 |
| Other expenses | $ 4,000 |
Financial Aid:
Lynn University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 150500)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 44 | 46 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 10 | $71,572 | 6 | $73,904 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 8 | $55,531 | 10 | $62,329 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 19 | $51,162 | 21 | $51,150 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 7 | $39,227 | 9 | $44,781 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 44 | $54,696 | 46 | $55,302 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Sunshine State Conference |
| Baseball | Sunshine State Conference |
| Track | Sunshine State Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 57 | 65 | 122 |
| Basketball | 14 | 11 | 25 |
| Baseball | 19 | 0 | 19 |
| All Other Sports | 24 | 54 | 78 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
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
LIBERAL ARTS
International Relations and Affairs
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDIA
Mass Communication/Media Studies
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, 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
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Lynn University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in hospitality (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad 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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