Lynn University

www.lynn.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$38,650

2.79% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$38,315

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.75%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

83%

7,194 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

3,385

83.5% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

50.2%

257 Graduates

About

Lynn University is a higher education institution located in Palm Beach County, FL. In 2021, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Lynn University were General Business Administration & Management (197 degrees awarded), General Psychology (44 degrees), and Digital Communication & Multimedia (28 degrees).

In 2021, 848 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Lynn University. 57% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 43% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (308 degrees), 2.55 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (121 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Lynn University is $38,650, which is $15,466 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Lynn University is $38,650, which is $15,466 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $38,315.

In 2021, 93% of undergraduate students attending Lynn University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 33% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$38,650

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Lynn University was $38,650. The cost of tuition at Lynn University is $15,466 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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

Average Net Price

$38,315

2021 Value

2.11%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Lynn University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $38,315. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Lynn University grew by 2.11%.

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

$14,150

Room and Board

$800

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Lynn University was of $14,150 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 11.4% between 2020 and 2021.

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

33%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

93% of undergraduate students at Lynn University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 3.33% with respect to 2020, when 90% 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.

1.75%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Lynn University was 1.75%, which represents 10 out of the 570 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 7,194 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 10.7% annual growth. Out of those 7,194 applicants, 5,972 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 83% acceptance rate.

There were 3,385 students enrolled at Lynn University in 2021. 14% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Lynn University has an overall enrollment yield of 13.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

83%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

5,972

Accepted Out of 7,194

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Lynn University was 83% (5,972 admissions from 7,194 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 78.7%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 10.7%, while admissions declined by −5.74%..

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 (2021)

105

Scores Submitted (2021)

14% of enrolled first-time students at Lynn University in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Lynn University had a total enrollment of 3,385 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Lynn University is 2,825 students and the part-time enrollment is 560. This means that 83.5% of students enrolled at Lynn University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Lynn University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 42.7% White, 18.4% Hispanic or Latino, 11.7% Black or African American, 2.81% Two or More Races, 1.6% Asian, 0.325% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0886% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Lynn University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (25%), followed by White Female (21.5%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (11.6%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (20.2%), followed by White Male (13.5%) and Black or African American Female (8.81%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

83.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Lynn University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,385 students. The full-time enrollment at Lynn University is 2,825 and the part-time enrollment is 560. This means that 83.5% of students enrolled at Lynn University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% 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

76%

2021 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 76%. 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 (2021)

White
1,444 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
623 enrolled students
Black or African American
397 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Lynn University is 42.7% White, 18.4% Hispanic or Latino, 11.7% Black or African American, 2.81% Two or More Races, 1.6% Asian, 0.325% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0886% 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 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% 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, 201 students (5.94%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 118 more women than men received degrees from Lynn University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Lynn University is white (308 degrees awarded). There were 2.55 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (121 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Lynn University is General Business Administration & Management (197 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (44 degrees) and Digital Communication & Multimedia (28 degrees).

In 2021, 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 Communication Technologies (25 degrees awarded), Applied Sciences (3 degrees), and Communications (72 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Accountants & auditors

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 Accountants & auditors (1,059,523 people), Other managers (819,783 people), Financial managers (495,697 people), Chief executives & legislators (414,082 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (333,744 people).

The most specialized majors at Lynn University in 2021 are Communication Technologies (25 degrees awarded), Applied Sciences (3 degrees), Communications (72 degrees), Transportation (15 degrees), and Psychology (90 degrees) (as of 2021).

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, Surgeons, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Personal financial advisors, and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers

The most specialized majors at Lynn University are Communication Technologies (25 degrees awarded), Applied Sciences (3 degrees), Communications (72 degrees), Transportation (15 degrees), and Psychology (90 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 (893,782 people), Computer Systems Design (580,276 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (567,480 people), Banking & related activities (522,708 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (501,746 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 (2021)

International Business, Trade, & Commerce
46 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
45 degree-majors awarded
Entrepreneurial Studies
37 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Lynn University was International Business, Trade, & Commerce with 46 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

365

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

483

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 365 degrees were awarded to men at Lynn University, which is 0.756 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (483).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 103 degrees were awarded to men at Lynn University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.954 times less than the 108 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 108 degrees were awarded to men at Lynn University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.05 times more than the 103 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

46%

100% Completion Time

51%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 46% of students graduating from Lynn University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 51% 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Male

Highest Graduation Rate (66.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Lynn University is Male and Two or More Races (66.7% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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, 7% of graduates (18 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
308 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
121 degrees awarded
Black or African American
96 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Lynn University is white (308 degrees awarded). There were 2.55 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (121 degrees).

17.2% of degree recipients (146 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
181 degrees awarded
White Male
127 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
67 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Lynn University is white female (181 degrees awarded). There were 1.43 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (127 degrees).

Operations

Lynn University has an endowment valued at nearly $38.8M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 9.14M (23.6%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, Lynn University had a total salary expenditure of 84.6M. Lynn University employs 50 Associate professors, 35 Professors and 32 Assistant professors. Most academics at Lynn University are Male Associate professor (28), Female Associate professor (22), and Male Professor (21).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Lynn University are: Service, with 76 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 69 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 59 employees.

Endowment

$38.8M

2021 Endowment

34.9%

growth from 2020

Lynn University has an endowment valued at about $38.8M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Lynn University grew 34.9% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $11.6M 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

$39M

2021 Salaries

11.3%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Lynn University paid a median of $39M in salaries, which represents 46.1% of their overall expenditure ($84.6M) and a 11.3% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$8.8M

Instructional Salaries

124

Number of Employees

In 2021, Lynn University paid a total of $8.8M to 124 employees working as instructors, which represents 22.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11M (31.3%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

50 Employees

Service

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

76 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Lynn University were Associate professor with 50 employees, Professor with 35 employees, and Assistant professor with 32 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Lynn University were Service with 76 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 69 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 59 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Associate professor
Female Associate professor
Male Professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Lynn University was Male Associate professor with 28 employees, Female Associate professor with 22 employees, and Male Professor with 21 employees.

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