Lynn University

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$39,800

2.98% growth from 2021

2022 Average Net Price

$38,728

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2022 Acceptance Rate

80.1%

7,843 Applicants

2022 Enrolled Students

3,520

86% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

52.1%

287 Graduates

About

Lynn University is a higher education institution located in Palm Beach County, FL. In 2022, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Lynn University were General Business Administration & Management (212 degrees awarded), General Psychology (35 degrees), and General Educational Leadership & Administration (20 degrees).

In 2022, 895 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Lynn University. 53.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 46.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (332 degrees), 2.34 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (142 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Lynn University is $39,800, which is $15,804 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Lynn University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 630 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Lynn University is $39,800, which is $15,804 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $38,728.

In 2022, 93% of undergraduate students attending Lynn University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 34% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$39,800

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Lynn University was $39,800. The cost of tuition at Lynn University is $15,804 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

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

Average Net Price

$38,728

2022 Value

1.08%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Lynn University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $38,728. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Lynn University grew by 1.08%.

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

$14,275

Room and Board

$800

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Lynn University was of $14,275 in 2022. The cost of room and board increased by 0.883% between 2021 and 2022.

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

34%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

93% of undergraduate students at Lynn University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2021, when 93% 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.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Lynn University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 630 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 7,843 undergraduate applications in 2022, which represents a 9.02% annual growth. Out of those 7,843 applicants, 6,283 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 80.1% acceptance rate.

There were 3,520 students enrolled at Lynn University in 2022. 12% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Lynn University has an overall enrollment yield of 12.8%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

80.1%

Acceptance Rate in 2022

6,283

Accepted Out of 7,843

In 2022, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Lynn University was 80.1% (6,283 admissions from 7,843 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2021, which was 83%. Between 2021 and 2022, the number of applicants grew by 9.02%, while admissions grew by 5.21%.

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

12%

Submission Percentage (2022)

Scores Submitted (2022)

12% of enrolled first-time students at Lynn University in 2022 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Lynn University had a total enrollment of 3,520 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Lynn University is 3,026 students and the part-time enrollment is 494. This means that 86% of students enrolled at Lynn University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Lynn University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 44.9% White, 18.4% Hispanic or Latino, 11.4% Black or African American, 2.78% Two or More Races, 1.62% Asian, 0.227% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0568% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Lynn University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (25.5%), followed by White Female (23.6%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (10.9%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (21.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (12%) and White Male (12%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

86%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Lynn University in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,520 students. The full-time enrollment at Lynn University is 3,026 and the part-time enrollment is 494. This means that 86% of students enrolled at Lynn University are enrolled full-time compared with 67.6% 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

74%

2022 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 74%. 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 (2022)

White
1,581 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
647 enrolled students
Black or African American
401 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Lynn University is 44.9% White, 18.4% Hispanic or Latino, 11.4% Black or African American, 2.78% Two or More Races, 1.62% Asian, 0.227% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0568% 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 51.2% White, 17.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 13% 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, 172 students (4.89%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 67 more women than men received degrees from Lynn University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Lynn University is white (332 degrees awarded). There were 2.34 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (142 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Lynn University is General Business Administration & Management (212 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (35 degrees) and General Educational Leadership & Administration (20 degrees).

In 2022, 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 Applied Sciences (7 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (22 degrees), and Transportation (26 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 (1,040,495 people), Other managers (773,304 people), Financial managers (501,810 people), Chief executives & legislators (396,333 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (297,417 people).

The most specialized majors at Lynn University in 2022 are Applied Sciences (7 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (22 degrees), Transportation (26 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (38 degrees), and Business (403 degrees) (as of 2022).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

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 Surgeons, Physicians, Nurse anesthetists, Personal financial advisors, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at Lynn University are Applied Sciences (7 degrees awarded), Communication Technologies (22 degrees), Transportation (26 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (38 degrees), and Business (403 degrees) (as of 2022).

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 (846,462 people), Computer Systems Design (552,931 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (512,829 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (508,664 people), and Banking & related activities (497,831 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 (2022)

International Business, Trade, & Commerce
65 degrees awarded
Entrepreneurial Studies
41 degrees awarded
General Psychology
39 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Lynn University was International Business, Trade, & Commerce with 65 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

414

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

481

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 414 degrees were awarded to men at Lynn University, which is 0.861 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (481).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 111 degrees were awarded to men at Lynn University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.974 times less than the 114 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 114 degrees were awarded to men at Lynn University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.03 times more than the 111 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

54%

100% Completion Time

59%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 54% of students graduating from Lynn University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 59% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 59% 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 (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Lynn University is Male and Two or More Races (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

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, 5.92% of graduates (17 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
332 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
142 degrees awarded
Black or African American
114 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Lynn University is white (332 degrees awarded). There were 2.34 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (142 degrees).

11.1% of degree recipients (99 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Female
175 degrees awarded
White Male
157 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
79 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Lynn University is white female (175 degrees awarded). There were 1.11 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (157 degrees).

Operations

Lynn University has an endowment valued at nearly $36M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of −1.06M (−2.93%) compared to the 0.773% average return (360k on 46.6M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2022, Lynn University had a total salary expenditure of 93M. Lynn University employs 49 Associate professors, 39 Assistant professors and 35 Professors. Most academics at Lynn University are Male Associate professor (28), Male Professor (22), and Female Associate professor (21).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Lynn University are: Service, with 78 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 66 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 62 employees.

Endowment

$36M

2022 Endowment

7.23%

decline from 2021

Lynn University has an endowment valued at about $36M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The endowment of Lynn University declined 7.23% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $10.6M 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

$41.7M

2022 Salaries

6.98%

growth from 2021

In 2022, Lynn University paid a median of $41.7M in salaries, which represents 44.8% of their overall expenditure ($93M) and a 6.98% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 11.3% decline between 2020 and 2021, and a 2.06% growth between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$9.55M

Instructional Salaries

133

Number of Employees

In 2022, Lynn University paid a total of $9.55M to 133 employees working as instructors, which represents 22.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11.3M (31.2%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

49 Employees

Service

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

78 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at Lynn University were Associate professor with 49 employees, Assistant professor with 39 employees, and Professor with 35 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Lynn University were Service with 78 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 66 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 62 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Male Associate professor
Male Professor
Female Associate professor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Lynn University was Male Associate professor with 28 employees, Male Professor with 22 employees, and Female Associate professor with 21 employees.

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

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