Lynn University

Name

Lynn University

Legal name

Lynn University

Website

https://lynn.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1962

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

Lynn University is a private Boca Raton, Florida institution offering roughly 3,500 undergraduate, graduate, and online students programs across six colleges, including aeronautics, business, communication and design, education, arts and sciences, and a conservatory of music.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Higher Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Comprehensive Doctoral Research Universities (Multi-Disciplinary) (EDAHABAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Online Divisions of Traditional Universities (Hybrid/Extension) (EDAHALAB)

Keywords

• Higher education
• Undergraduate degrees
• Graduate programs
• Online learning
• Aviation college

Headquarters

HQ city

Boca Raton

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: The primary revenue stream comes from tuition charged to undergraduate and graduate students. Undergraduate tuition is approximately $46,950 annually, with graduate programs at $750 per credit hour. Additional fees include housing, food, student services, and technology fees.
2. Online Program Tuition: Online bachelor's degree programs are available for less than $10,000 per year, offering a lower-cost alternative to on-campus programs.
3. Housing and Dining Services: On-campus housing options including residence halls and apartments, with associated dining plans. Housing and food costs approximately $15,700 annually.
4. Donations and Gifts: Philanthropic contributions from alumni and supporters, including major gifts such as the $1.3 million pledge for softball program development.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Lynn University is a private higher education institution offering undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral degree programs across six colleges and 100+ programs, including aeronautics, business, communication and design, arts and sciences, education, and a conservatory of music. Programs are delivered via an innovative four-week block schedule, an Apple Distinguished School mobile-learning platform providing MacBooks to all students, accelerated three-year degrees, online programs, and study abroad opportunities. The university also operates the Institute for Achievement and Learning for students with learning differences and the Blueprint Rewards student engagement program.

Product overview

Lynn University is a private higher education institution offering a diverse portfolio of academic programs across six colleges: College of Aeronautics, College of Business and Management (IACBE accredited), College of Communication and Design, College of Arts and Sciences, College of Education, and Conservatory of Music. The university's academic model is characterized by innovative delivery mechanisms including a block schedule system (four-week sessions), mobile learning powered by Apple technology (Apple Distinguished School since 2014), and accelerated degree options. Students can pursue undergraduate and graduate degrees in traditional on-campus, online, or hybrid formats. Key programs include business administration, marketing, international business, sports management, graphic design, aviation, and music performance. The institution also operates the Institute for Achievement and Learning for student support, Blueprint Rewards for student engagement incentives, and maintains strong study abroad and social entrepreneurship offerings through the Watson Institute.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• College of Aeronautics Prepares students to become professional pilots and aviation industry leaders through hands-on flight training, personalized instruction, and a career-focused approach.
• College of Business and Management IACBE-accredited college offering undergraduate and graduate business programs including MBA, with specializations in marketing, entrepreneurship, healthcare management, and sports management.
• College of Communication and Design Offers programs in graphic design, film production, computer animation, digital media, and strategic communication with a focus on creative arts and media technologies.
• College of Arts and Sciences Provides liberal arts, sciences, psychology, criminal justice, biology, and public administration programs at undergraduate and graduate levels.
• College of Education Offers early childhood education, elementary education, exceptional student education, and educational leadership programs for K-12 teaching and administration.
• Conservatory of Music Provides intensive music education in composition, piano performance, and instrumental performance at bachelor's, master's, and postgraduate certificate levels.
• Online Programs Online bachelor's and master's degree programs providing flexible, mobile-friendly learning for working professionals with work and family obligations.
• 10-Month MBA Accelerated MBA program designed for working professionals with three or more years of experience, completing the degree in 10 months.
• Institute for Achievement and Learning (IAL) Academic support program providing tutoring, coaching, and specialized services for students with learning differences such as ADHD, dyslexia, and autism, plus support for all Lynn students.
• Mobile Learning Powered by Apple Apple Distinguished School program providing MacBooks to all new students and integrating Apple technology into the academic experience since 2014, with faculty-created digital textbooks provided at no cost.
• Blueprint Rewards Student Engagement Transcript platform that allows students to earn exclusive benefits including scholarships (up to $6,750), perks and career-building experiences by earning badges through co-curricular activities.
• NCAA Division II Athletics Program Fighting Knights athletics program with 27 national championships across NCAA Division II competition.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3-year accelerated bachelor's degrees help students save time and expenses while completing high-quality education
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• NFL (National Football League)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 March 2026Sports management students attended the Sports Management World Wide Football Career Conference during the NFL Combine in Indianapolis, learning about analytics, scouting, athlete marketing, and career pathways from NFL leaders including Adam Schefter.
• Eastern Athletic ServicesminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 26 March 2026Veteran NFL agent Anthony Agnone and Lynn alumni working as NFL agents connected with Lynn sports management students during the NFL Combine event for networking and career guidance.
• Zebra TechnologiescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 December 2025Collaboration during Lynn's annual Be Your Own Boss (BYOB) event where Zebra presented healthcare and sports management solutions, AI strategy, and supply chain operations to 115 MBA graduate students. 19 students signed up for internships on the spot. Zebra executives continue engaging through guest lectures and National Student Advertising Campaign partnership tied to the NFL.
• University of Tirana (Albania)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 23 January 2025Fulbright Scholar George Antoniou spent four months at the University of Tirana lecturing, leading workshops, and assisting with curriculum development for AI and cybersecurity programs. Proposed new courses and study-away programs for Lynn students.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Palm Beach Atlantic University: Private four-year university in West Palm Beach, Florida, within roughly 30 miles of Lynn, with a similar enrollment size, comparable tuition band, and a faith-affiliated liberal arts and business portfolio. Direct geographic and size competitor for South Florida private college students.
• Stetson University: Private Florida university in DeLand with a comparable small-enrollment profile, broad portfolio of colleges, and an emphasis on personalized undergraduate education. Directly comparable in scale, tuition tier, and mix of business, arts, and pre-professional programs.
• Rollins College: Private liberal arts university in Winter Park, Florida, similar in size and tuition tier to Lynn, with comparable emphasis on small class sizes and business/communication programs. Overlaps directly in candidate pool and market positioning.
• Nova Southeastern University: Larger private Florida university headquartered in Davie with a similarly wide program portfolio, strong graduate and online presence, and Florida geographic overlap. Comparable in online program competition and graduate program structure.
• Barry University: Private Catholic university in Miami Shores, Florida, with comparable size, tuition tier, and program breadth including business, education, and health sciences. Direct Florida private competitor with overlapping student demographics.
• Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University: Private university specializing in aviation and aerospace, with comparable aeronautics program scope and similar tuition tier. Direct competitor for Lynn's College of Aeronautics students.

Broad incumbents

• Florida Atlantic University: Public research university located in Boca Raton, the same city as Lynn, and the dominant local higher-education competitor. Provides a lower-cost alternative in the same labor and applicant market.
• University of Miami: Larger, more prestigious private Florida university with overlapping programs in business, communication, music, and international studies. Captures the upper end of the same Florida private-college applicant pool.

Emerging players

• Western Governors University: Large nonprofit online university offering competency-based bachelor's and master's degrees at low tuition. Competes with Lynn's online programs on price, scale, and accessibility for working adults.
• Southern New Hampshire University: Large nonprofit university with a substantial online degree portfolio priced below Lynn's online offerings. Direct competitor in the U.S. News and Forbes online rankings category where Lynn is benchmarked.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/LynnUniversity
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/LynnUni
• Facebookfacebook.com/LynnUniversity
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/edu/lynn-university-18104
• Instagraminstagram.com/lynnuniversity

Compliance1 record

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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