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Lynn University

Lynn University

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.

  • College of Arts and Sciences
  • College of Business and Management
  • Conservatory of Music
  • College of Education
  • College of Hospitality Management
  • College of International Communication

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.

Overview of Lynn University

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.

Areas of Study

Students at the school often study music, media, hospitality, photography and commercial art, and security and law enforcement.

Lynn University Selectivity

Lynn University maintains an open-admission policy.

Student Body

The school offers classes to 2,549 students (2,387 full-time equivalent). Minorities are common at Lynn University.

Student Life

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.

Contacting Lynn University

Lynn University
3601 N. Military Trail
Boca Raton, FL 33431-5598
General Phone: (561) 237-7000
http://www.lynn.edu

Lynn University Programs and Degrees (2008-2009)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Business and Management256business management, business administration
Media69mass communication
Education and Teaching69educational admin and supervision, elementary school teaching, special ed, secondary teaching
Hospitality64hospitality management
Therapy and Counseling47psychology, psychology courses
Security and Law Enforcement41criminal justice and administration
Music19music performance
Photography and Commercial Art16commercial art, photography
Liberal Arts10liberal arts and sciences, international relations
Science7biology
Family and Social Work6community organization

Number of programs and degrees for Lynn University in 2008-2009:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Bachelor's degree44615
Master's degree1345
Doctor's degree242
Post-master's certificate01

Student Body

In 2007-2008, Lynn University had a total enrollment of 2,549 students (2,387 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate83%
Graduate17%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White47%
Black5%
Hispanic7%
Asian1%
American Indian0%
Unknown25%
(Foreign Students)15%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 182%
18-1929%
20-2129%
22-2419%
25-298%
30-344%
35-393%
40-494%
50-642%
65+0%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Florida19%
(International Students)13%
New York13%
New Jersey11%
Massachusetts8%
Connecticut6%
Pennsylvania3%
Illinois3%
Maryland3%
Virginia2%
Georgia2%
Rhode Island2%
Texas2%
New Hampshire1%
California1%
Ohio1%
Michigan1%
South Carolina1%
Alabama1%
Wisconsin1%
Minnesota1%
Delaware1%
North Carolina1%

Lynn University Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time61 %
Part-Time60 %

Lynn University Room and Board (2007)

Lynn University offers campus housing for 1,184 of its 2,387 (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.

Lynn University Expenses and Financial Aid (2008-2009)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 29,300
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 29,300
Room and board$ 10,900
Books and supplies$ 1,150
Other expenses$ 4,200

Financial Aid:
Lynn University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 150500)

Lynn University Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track4444

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professorcalendar year11$77,1937$74,839
Associate professorcalendar year10$61,24014$61,843
Assistant professorcalendar year17$51,30319$53,385
Instructorcalendar year6$38,6744$43,611
All faculty totalcalendar year44$58,31244$58,601

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Lynn University Athletics

Athletic Conferences:

SportConference
BasketballSunshine State Conference
BaseballSunshine State Conference
TrackSunshine State Conference

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total5765122
Basketball141125
Baseball19019
All Other Sports245478

Lynn University Degree Programs (2007)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, 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

MUSIC
Music Performance, General

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
Photography

SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Psychology, General
Psychology, Other

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Lynn University Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Lynn University Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in hospitality
(vs. all colleges)
Top 3%Lynn University % of degrees in hospitality
% of degrees in media
(vs. all colleges)
Top 4%Lynn University % of degrees in media
% of degrees in music
(vs. all colleges)
Top 6%Lynn University % of degrees in music
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. all colleges)
Top 11%Lynn University Dorm rooms per full-time student
% of degrees in security and law enforcement
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 14%Lynn University % of degrees in security and law enforcement
% of degrees in therapy and counseling
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 16%Lynn University % of degrees in therapy and counseling
Male % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%Lynn University Male % of student body
Minority % of student body
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 18%Lynn University Minority % of student body
% of degrees in business and management
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 18%Lynn University % of degrees in business and management
% of degrees in photography and commercial art
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 19%Lynn University % of degrees in photography and commercial art
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
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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