Lynn University Average GPA & Admissions

Boca Raton, FL · Private · 4-year

  • Acceptance rate: 73% for fall 2024
  • Average high school GPA: 3.3, as reported by the college for 2023–24
  • SAT, middle 50%: 530–610 reading and writing, 510–590 math
  • ACT, middle 50%: 21–26 composite
  • Average net price: $39,582 a year (2022–23)
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Lynn University average GPA

Lynn University reported an average high school GPA of 3.3 for its first-year students who submitted one (98% did), in its 2023–24 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether it's weighted or unweighted.

How their high school GPAs were spread:

High school GPAShare of first-year students
4.0
18%
3.75–3.99
13%
3.50–3.74
15%
3.25–3.49
14%
3.00–3.24
14%
2.50–2.99
18%
2.00–2.49
7%
1.00–1.99
1%
First-year students who submitted a high school GPA, as Lynn University reported in its 2023–24 Common Data Set. None had a GPA below 1.00. The college doesn't say whether these GPAs are weighted or unweighted.

An average, not a cutoffColleges calculate GPA in different ways, so these figures can't be compared directly with your own GPA.

Lynn University acceptance rate

Lynn University admitted 5,352 of 7,285 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 73%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Lynn University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Boca Raton, Florida, with 2,861 undergraduates.

SAT and ACT scores

Scores of the first-year students who entered Lynn University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:

Test25th percentileMedian75th percentile
SAT Reading and Writing530580610
SAT Math510550590
ACT Composite212326
ACT English202426
ACT Math172126
16% submitted SAT scores and 4% submitted ACT scores, as Lynn University reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1134 for admitted students.

Admission requirements

What Lynn University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:

Admission factorStatus
High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average.Required
High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned.Required
Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application.Required
College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school.Considered if submitted
RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors.Considered if submitted
Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores.Considered if submitted
Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations.Considered if submitted
Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work.Considered if submitted
High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class.Not considered
Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III.Not considered
Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college.Not considered
Requirements can differ by program and applicant type, so check with Lynn University's admissions office before you apply.

AP credit

Lynn University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.

Average net price

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $39,582 a year at Lynn University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.

Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Frequently asked questions

Is Lynn University hard to get into?

It's moderately accessible: more than half of applicants got in. Lynn University admitted 73% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.

Does Lynn University require the SAT or ACT?

Check Lynn University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Lynn University was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 16% sent SAT scores and 4% sent ACT scores.

How much does GPA matter at Lynn University?

A lot: Lynn University requires high school GPA, high school record and essay or personal statement. It considers college preparatory program, recommendations, test scores, demonstration of competencies and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, other tests and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.

How many applicants get into Lynn University?

Lynn University's acceptance rate was 73% for fall 2024: it admitted 5,352 of 7,285 first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education.

What GPA do you need to get into Lynn University?

Lynn University doesn't set a minimum GPA we could verify. Its first-year students averaged 3.3, as reported by the college in its 2023–24 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether that average is weighted or unweighted.

What share of Lynn University students had a 3.5 GPA or higher?

46% of Lynn University's first-year students who submitted a high school GPA had 3.50 or higher, and the largest group (18%) had a 4.0, as the college reported in its 2023–24 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether these GPAs are weighted or unweighted.

Can a 3.0 GPA get you into Lynn University?

It would be within the usual range there: 26% of Lynn University's first-year students who submitted a GPA had one below 3.0, as the college reported in its 2023–24 Common Data Set, and it admitted 73% of applicants for fall 2024. Colleges calculate GPA in different ways, so compare on the same scale and look at your courses and test scores too.

What are Lynn University's SAT and ACT score ranges?

The middle 50% of Lynn University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 530–610 in reading and writing and 510–590 in math; ACT composite 21–26, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.

Does Lynn University give credit for AP exams?

Yes. Lynn University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.

What is the average net price at Lynn University?

First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $39,582 a year at Lynn University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.

Sources

  1. College Navigator: Lynn UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
  2. Lynn University Common Data Set 2023–24Lynn University: average high school GPA of first-year students and how their GPAs were spread.
  3. College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).

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