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Lynn University

#851 in US ranking Boca Raton, FL
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$70,109
Tuition & fees
$46,450
Avg. aid
$20,352
Receiving aid
98%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
73%
SAT range
1040–1200
ACT range
21–26

Outcomes

Graduation rate
52%
Median salary
$32,881
1 yr after graduation

What is the history of Lynn University?

Lynn University is a private university in Boca Raton, Florida, that began in 1962 as Marymount College, a two-year women's college. Its transition to a coeducational institution and its later expansion into four-year and graduate education help explain the range of programs it offers today.

The institution became the College of Boca Raton in 1973 and adopted the Lynn University name in 1991, recognizing the Lynn family's support. A later milestone was hosting a U.S. presidential debate in 2012. Applicants comparing older records or alumni credentials may encounter the university's previous names.

What are the faculties and departments at Lynn University?

Lynn organizes its academic programs across the College of Aeronautics, College of Arts and Sciences, College of Business and Management, College of Communication and Design, College of Education, and Conservatory of Music. It offers undergraduate and graduate study, with requirements that differ by degree and program.

The range includes aviation, biology, psychology, criminal justice, business, communication, design, education and music. Aviation students should examine flight training requirements and expenses separately from university tuition. Conservatory applicants should likewise check audition and instrument-specific requirements rather than relying on general university admissions guidance.

Lynn's general education curriculum is called the Dialogues of Learning. Its January Term provides a shorter period for focused coursework; individual offerings vary. Students considering an accelerated degree path should confirm that their intended major, course sequence and financial-aid arrangements support their proposed timeline.

What is the location of Lynn University?

Lynn University's main campus is in Boca Raton, in southeastern Florida's Palm Beach County. Its suburban setting offers access to employers and cultural activities across the Boca Raton and wider South Florida area, but students should plan transportation around their own schedules and housing choices.

Campus housing is available, while a substantial share of students commute. Students living off campus should compare travel times and parking arrangements before choosing a lease; first-year students are permitted to register or park a car on campus. Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport is one regional flight option, though airport convenience depends on the route and ground transportation.

What is the mission and vision of Lynn University?

Lynn describes its educational purpose in terms of an innovative, global and personalized education that helps students develop their potential. Those are the university's stated priorities, not independent measures of every student's experience.

Its international student body, Dialogues of Learning curriculum and January Term are concrete parts of the institution that applicants can examine against that mission. Lynn's founding history includes a religiously affiliated women's college; prospective students should distinguish that history from the university's present-day academic and admission policies.

Lynn University Profile - Basic Information

Name of the institution

Lynn University

Level of institution

Four or more years

Control of institution

Private

Setting type

City: Small

Institutional Category

Degree - granting, primarily baccalaureate or above

Institution size category

1,000 - 4,999

School type

University

Main student body

Coeducational

Calendar system

Semesters

Foundation year

1962

Lynn University Accreditation

Lynn University is institutionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Accreditation confirms that the school meets quality standards and is required for students to receive federal financial aid.

Lynn University Programs and Degrees

iconAssociate's degree
iconBachelor's degree
iconPostbaccalaureate certificate
iconMaster's degree
iconDoctor's degree - research/scholarship

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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