Lynn University Acceptance Rate
Boca Raton, Florida · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 8,333
- Admitted
- 6,162
- Yield
- 12.7%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Lynn University's acceptance rate has fallen from 74.9% in 2014–15 to 73.9% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 3,557 to 8,333 (+134%) over that period.
Its 73.9% rate makes Lynn University more selective than about 55% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 44 tracked Florida schools, it is more selective than about 32%.
Lynn University has been test-optional since 2016–17. Of admitted students, 12.7% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 3,557 | 2,663 | 74.9% | 534 |
| 2015–16 | 3,770 | 2,864 | 76% | 516 |
| 2016–17 | 3,514 | 2,872 | 81.7% | 566 |
| 2017–18 | 3,006 | 2,544 | 84.6% | 482 |
| 2018–19 | 7,577 | 5,338 | 70.5% | 640 |
| 2019–20 | 7,387 | 5,483 | 74.2% | 739 |
| 2020–21 | 8,053 | 6,336 | 78.7% | 701 |
| 2021–22 | 7,194 | 5,972 | 83% | 797 |
| 2022–23 | 7,843 | 6,283 | 80.1% | 804 |
| 2023–24 | 8,333 | 6,162 | 73.9% | 781 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 4,865 | 3,590 | 73.8% |
| Men | 3,468 | 2,572 | 74.2% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 520–620 | 14% |
| SAT Math | 510–580 | |
| ACT Composite | 22–27 | 4% |
How Lynn University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Lynn University's acceptance rate?
Lynn University's acceptance rate is 73.9% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (6,162 admitted of 8,333 applicants).
Is Lynn University test optional?
Lynn University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Lynn University?
Lynn University received 8,333 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 6,162.
What SAT score do you need for Lynn University?
Admitted students at Lynn University typically scored 520–620 on SAT Reading/Writing and 510–580 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Lynn University getting harder to get into?
Lynn University has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 74.9% in 2014–15 to 73.9% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.lynn.edu/.