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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 does Lynn University offer in terms of athletics?

Lynn's varsity teams compete in NCAA Division II and the Sunshine State Conference. The university is known athletically as the Fighting Knights; its varsity offerings include sports such as basketball, soccer, tennis, golf and baseball.

Varsity participation involves team selection and competition commitments. It should not be confused with club sports, intramurals or recreational fitness, which can offer different levels of commitment and may change by term. Applicants interested in competing should check the current varsity roster and recruiting process for their sport rather than assuming that every sport appearing in a general campus-activities list is an NCAA team.

What student groups and Associations are available at Lynn University?

Lynn has student organizations spanning cultural interests, academic and professional fields, and recreation. Examples identified in campus-organization listings include Latinos Unidos, the Business Club, Investment, G.A.M.E. Club and Movie Knights; membership and activity can change from year to year.

Student government, student media and performing-arts activities offer other ways to participate. Lynn reports a student-run newspaper, radio station and television station, as well as a drama or theater group. Applicants who want to join a particular group should check the current recognized-organization directory and meeting schedule, especially if regular participation matters to their college choice.

Who studies at Lynn University?

Lynn enrolled about 3,514 students in the reported institutional count. Its entering undergraduate population included 715 first-time degree-seeking students and 183 transfer-in students, making transfer enrollment a meaningful part of the student body.

The university draws students well beyond Florida: reported geographic shares were 29% from Florida, 52% from other U.S. states and 17% from foreign countries. These categories describe origins, not individual students' identities or experiences. A reported student-to-faculty ratio of 11 to 1 describes institution-wide staffing relative to enrollment; it does not specify the size of every class or guarantee access to a particular course.

How does student life look like at Lynn University?

Everyday life at Lynn includes both residential and commuter experiences. About 53% of students were reported as living on campus, while 44% commuted, so schedules and access to campus activities may feel different for students in those two groups.

January Term, campus events, student media and recreation provide ways to participate outside regular classes. Lynn also reports a health clinic and personal or psychological counseling. New students should examine orientation and student-support information alongside their course schedule, particularly if they will commute, study in a highly sequenced major or need to coordinate work with campus activities.

What libraries are available to students at Lynn University?

The Eugene M. and Christine E. Lynn Library is Lynn University's main campus library. It supports coursework and research through collections, study space and access to academic information resources.

Students planning a substantial research project should check the library's current database access, research-help options and borrowing arrangements for materials beyond its own collections. The library is not reported as offering study space open 24 hours a day, so students who need late-night space should check current library hours and other designated campus study areas.

Lynn University Student Life for 2027

Total enrollment

3514

Full Time Degree Seeking Freshmen

752

Member of Athletic Associations

NCAA

Total staff

140 full time, 135 part time

Veterans affair office

No

Lynn University Student Body

Undergraduate vs. graduate students

Undergraduate: 2,861
Graduate: 653

Full-time vs. part-time students

Full-time: 3,046
Part-time: 468

Full-time degree-seeking students by gender

Women: 368
Men: 384

Students by race/ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino: 684
Black or African American: 286
White: 1,452
American Indian or Alaska Native: 5
Asian: 78
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 6
Two or more races: 102
Unknown: 38

Lynn University Sports & Athletics

  • Member of NCAA

Varsity teams compete against other colleges, intramural teams within the school. Each column says whether men, women or both take part, and whether the sport offers athletic scholarships (Aid).

Sport

Varsity Intramural Aid

Baseball

Men–Men

Basketball

BothMenMen

Cross-country running

Both–Both

Football

–Both–

Golf

Both–Men

Ice hockey

–Men–

Lacrosse

Both–Men

Soccer

BothBothBoth

Softball

Women––

Swimming and diving

Both–Both

Tennis

BothBothMen

Track and field

Both–Men

Volleyball

Women––

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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