Lynn University
Boca Raton, Florida · Private
Lynn University admitted 74% of 7,609 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1040–1180 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 53% of students graduate within six years.
Your chances at Lynn University
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Application deadlines
Lynn University’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early decision
- November 1, 2026
- Early action
- November 15, 2026
- Early action II
- January 15, 2027
- Regular decision
- March 1, 2027
The application is free. Lynn University asks for a midyear report from your school.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Lynn University’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
Early decision and early action
Early decision applicants were admitted at 88% (53 of 60), compared with 74% for all applicants.
Lynn University offers early action but didn’t report its early admit rate.
Early applicants often include recruited athletes and students with stronger applications, so the gap overstates how much applying early helps one student.
101 students were offered a spot on the waitlist, 87 took it, and 57 were admitted from it.
What admissions weighs
How Lynn University rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- Course rigor
- GPA
- Essay
Important
- Class rank
- Test scores
- Recommendations
- Interview
- Activities
- Character
- Volunteering
- Work experience
Considered
- Showing interest
Not considered
- Talent or ability
- First generation
- Legacy
- Where you live
- State residency
- Religion
High school GPA
First-year students averaged a 3.10 GPA.
Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $69,838 a year. After grants, students paid $39,582 on average.
Average price after grants, by family income:
Quick answers
What is Lynn University’s acceptance rate?
Lynn University admitted 74% of applicants: 5,650 of 7,609 (Common Data Set 2025-2026).
When is Lynn University’s early decision deadline?
For 2026–27, early decision is due November 1, 2026, early action is due November 15, 2026, early action II is due January 15, 2027, and regular decision is due March 1, 2027. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
What SAT score do you need for Lynn University?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1040 to 1180, with a median around 1115. A score at or above 1115 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is Lynn University’s application fee?
The application is free for 2026–27.
What does Lynn University require?
Besides the application and transcript, Lynn University asks for a midyear report from your school.
Does Lynn University have supplemental essays?
Yes. For 2026–27, Lynn University asks 2 questions of its own on top of the main essay (one short answer, 10–150 words, plus an optional activity answer, up to 250 words). Its supplemental essays page lists each one word for word with the word limit.
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