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Lynn University, also known as LU, is a private, non-profit university located in Boca Raton, Florida, United States. It was founded in 1962. The student body includes students from over 40 states and more than 85 countries. The university is named after the Lynn family (Eugene M. Lynn), a noted philanthropist. LU offers more than 15 undergraduate degrees and over 4 graduate degrees with more than 70 specializations. LU is organized into the following academic divisions:
- College of Arts and Sciences
- College of Business and Management
- College of Education
- College of Hospitality Management
- College of International Communication
- Conservatory of Music
LU has an active Greek life with several fraternities and sororities. There are also many clubs and organizations on campus includidng Psi Chi (Psychology), Lynn Bonds Science Club, and Kiteboarding Club.
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Campus Location3601 N. Military Trail
Boca Raton, FL 33431-5598
USA
Main Tel: (561) 237-7000
Web Site The campus is in a small city. |
Lynn University HighlightsWhere Lynn University stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in hospitality, media, music, security and law enforcement, therapy and counseling, business and management, and photography and commercial art.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- High male/female ratio.
- Racially diverse student body.
Other important characteristics: - Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Student meal (board) plan
- Study abroad option
- Distance learning available
- Part-time classes available
- ROTC
- Athlete financial aid
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Bachelor | 252 | 16 | | Master | 162 | 6 | | Doctorale | 19 | 2 | | Post-master's certificate | 6 | 1 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Lynn University was 2,549 in 2007 (2,248 full-time equivalent). About 52% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 48% of the class. Undergrads are 80% of enrolled students and graduate students are 20%. About 13% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 87% of incoming freshmen. Among freshmen students, 100% are full-time and 0% are part-time.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 28,490 | | Room and board | $ 10,100 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,100 | | Other | $ 4,000 |
Financial Aid: Lynn University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| Without tenure; tenure not available | | 90 |
Housing and MealsLynn University provides on-campus housing for 1,184 of its 2,248 (full-time) students (as of 2007). The school requires freshmen to live on campus. Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.
Lynn University AthleticsLynn University is in the Sunshine State Conference for major sports. Lynn University offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 57 male students received the aid (men were 47% of those receiving aid) and 65 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 53% of students receiving such aid) .
Lynn University Admissions (2007)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 68% | | Women | 68% | | All | 68% |
SAT Test Scores:| SAT | Middle 50% |
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| Verbal | 400-490 | | Math | 410-500 | | Writing | 410-500 |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (112 awarded) - Business Administration, Management and Operations
- Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (63 awarded) - Educational Administration and Supervision
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Special Education and Teaching
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (9 awarded) - Community Organization and Advocacy
HOSPITALITY (60 awarded) - Hospitality Administration/Management
LIBERAL ARTS (5 awarded) - International Relations and Affairs
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDIA (64 awarded) - Mass Communication/Media Studies
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (1 awarded) - Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MUSIC (20 awarded) NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (0 awarded) PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (16 awarded) - Commercial and Advertising Art
SCIENCE (7 awarded) - Biology/Biological Sciences
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (38 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (44 awarded) Selected Careers of Interest(Based on an automated mapping of degrees popular at Lynn University with government-defined occupation categories.) Click occupations below for career details, including job description, studies, degree requirements, how to evaluate schools, and more.
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