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Lynn University

Lynn University is a private nonprofit university in a small city in the Miami, FL metro with 2,823 students and a 73% acceptance rate.

Boca Raton, Florida · Private nonprofit · City, small · 2,823 students

NCAA Division II · Sunshine State ConferenceEarly action Nov 15

Admission rate

73%

of applicants admitted

SAT average

1,134

combined, admitted students

ACT, middle half

22–27

25th to 75th percentile

Average net price

$44,089

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

52%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

71%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$49,006

10 years after entry

Students

2,823

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

First-year deadlines, 2026–27

PlanDeadlineDecision by
Early decision
Apply early, hear early, and you must enroll if admitted. Binding.		November 1, 2026December 1, 2026
Early action
Apply early, hear early, not binding.		November 15, 2026December 15, 2026
Early action II
A second, later early action round. Not binding.		January 15, 2027February 15, 2027
Regular decision
The standard deadline, with answers in spring. Not binding.		March 1, 2027March 15, 2027

Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean

Source: lynn.edu · checked September 30, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income

$0–30,000$40,711
$30,001–48,000$42,920
$48,001–75,000$42,506
$75,001–110,000$42,978
Over $110,000$47,151

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

AP credit

Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit
ExamMin scoreLynn University courseCredits
Calculus AB3MAT 320 4 DQR 100
Calculus BC3MAT 110 & MAT 320 7 DQR 100 & DQR 300
Biology3SCI 110 & SCI 111 8 DSL 100 & DSL 200
Chemistry3SCI 130 & SCI 131 8 DSL 100 & DSL 200
United States History3HIS 221 & HIS 222 6 DJC 100 & HIS 221
Psychology3PSY 150 3 DSS 100
Statistics3MAT 020 3 DQR 200
Computer Science A3CMS 030 3 N/A
Show all 36 exams and every score level
ExamMin scoreCourseCredits
Calculus AB3MAT 320 4 DQR 100
Calculus BC3MAT 110 & MAT 320 7 DQR 100 & DQR 300
Biology3SCI 110 & SCI 111 8 DSL 100 & DSL 200
Chemistry3SCI 130 & SCI 131 8 DSL 100 & DSL 200
United States History3HIS 221 & HIS 222 6 DJC 100 & HIS 221
Psychology3PSY 150 3 DSS 100
Statistics3MAT 020 3 DQR 200
Computer Science A3CMS 030 3 N/A
Macroeconomics3BUS 180 3 N/A
Microeconomics3BUS 180 3 N/A
World History: Modern3HIS 020 3 DJC 200
Environmental Science3ENV 130 3 DSL 100
European History3HIS 020 3 DJC 200
Human Geography3SOC 020 3 DSL 200
Spanish Language and Culture3DJLC 200 (2) & LAN 212 (4) 6 N/A
Computer Science Principles3CMS 030 3 N/A
Art History3HUM 101 & HUM 020 6 DBR 200 & HUM 101
Music Theory3MUT 020 3 Dean approval required
2-D Art and Design3FA 105 3 N/A
3-D Art and Design3FA 010 3 N/A
African American Studies3SOC 020 3 DSS 200
Chinese Language and Culture3DJLC 200 (2) & LAN 020 (4) 6 N/A
Comparative Government and Politics3IRPS 302 3 DJC 200
Drawing3FA 115 3 N/A
French Language and Culture3DJLC 200 (2) & LAN 020 (4) 6 N/A
German Language and Culture3DJLC 200 (2) & LAN 020 (4) 6 N/A
Italian Language and Culture3DJLC 200 (2) & LAN 020 (4) 6 N/A
Japanese Language and Culture3DJLC 200 (2) + LAN 020 (4) 6 N/A
Latin3DJLC 200 (2) + LAN 020 (4) 6 N/A
Physics 1: Algebra-Based3SCI 350 4 DSL 100
Physics 2: Algebra-Based3SCI 351 4 DSL 200
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism3SCI 030 4 N/A
Physics C: Mechanics3SCI 030 4 N/A
Precalculus3MAT 110 3 DQR 100
Spanish Literature and Culture3LAN 030 & LAN 040 6 N/A
US Government and Politics3POL 101 3 DJC 100

Source: lynn.edu · checked September 26, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
International Business/Trade/Commerce61
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies58
Psychology56
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management41
Biology/Biological Sciences37
Marketing/Marketing Management31
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration26
Aeronautics/Aviation/Aerospace Science and Technology23
Show the other 26 majors
Hospitality Administration/Management20
Investments and Securities19
Early Childhood Education and Teaching18
Visual and Performing Arts17
Business Administration and Management16
Mass Communication/Media Studies16
Music Performance15
Fashion Merchandising13
Cinematography and Film/Video Production13
Graphic Design13
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication13
Aviation/Airway Management and Operations12
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia12
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects10
Forensic Science and Technology9
Cyber/Electronic Operations and Warfare8
Political Science and Government7
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts5
Meeting and Event Planning4
Environmental Science3
Elementary Education and Teaching3
Data Analytics3
Health/Health Care Administration/Management3
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies1
Air Traffic Controller1
Human Resources Management and Services, Other1

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Sunshine State Conference

Baseball, Basketball, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

Women’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Sunshine State Conference

Basketball, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball

ROTC

Air Force

Faith groups

Cru, Hillel, Newman Connection

Also

Study abroad

Greek life

6% of men in fraternities · 6% of women in sororities · 6% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2023–24)

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

City, small

Federal locale classification

Metro area

Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach, FL

6,457,988 people

Big-city metro (1 million+)

Yes

More about the place

Nearest airport

Fort Lauderdale Exec (FXE)

Nearest hub airport

Palm Beach International (PBI)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 8.0 of 20

Elevation

19 ft

Time zone

Eastern

January low

60°F

July high

90°F

Annual snowfall

0.0 in

Days at 90°F or higher

59 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$2,680 per month

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Colleges nearby

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

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