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Lenoir-Rhyne University

Lenoir-Rhyne University is a small, private institution located in Hickory, nc. Founded in 1891, Lenoir-Rhyne University offers undergraduate degrees in 64 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics Division 2
undergraduates 1,393 undergraduates
cost $43,000 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Lenoir-Rhyne University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are neither required nor recommended to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 82.9%
SAT score average N/A
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA 3.39
Application fee $35
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Key deadlines

June
30
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13
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Lenoir-Rhyne University is known for one of its top majors: Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. Their student-faculty ratio is 11:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
11 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Health and Medical Professions
Business and Management
Social Sciences and Psychology
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Education and Teaching
Other
Languages and Literature

Popular majors

Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $43,000
Additional expenses
Room & board $12,900
Books & supplies $1,360
Other expenses $3,250
Cost of attendance* $60,510
Average financial aid package $35,205
Estimated cost $25,305 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $43,000
Additional expenses
Room & board $12,900
Books & supplies $1,360
Other expenses $3,250
Cost of attendance* $60,510
Average financial aid package $35,205
Estimated cost $25,305 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Lenoir-Rhyne University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,393, with gender binary students split 44% male and 56% female.

Total enrollment

2,354

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
39%
African American %
9%
Hispanic American %
2%
Asian %
1%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
NA
Multiracial %
6%
Unknown %
43%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Lenoir-Rhyne University, students love their InterVarsity, student athletes compete in Division 2 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 625 7th Avenue NE, Hickory, NC 28601
phone 828-328-1741
address www.lr.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Intervarsity

Cab

Black student alliance

Greek organizations

Seeds of lru

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 2
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Lenoir-Rhyne University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Lenoir-Rhyne University?

Lenoir-Rhyne University is located in Hickory, nc.

What is the acceptance rate at Lenoir-Rhyne University? 

The acceptance rate for Lenoir-Rhyne University is 83%.

What’s the average GPA for Lenoir-Rhyne University?

The average high school GPA for Lenoir-Rhyne University students was 3.39.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Lenoir-Rhyne University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Lenoir-Rhyne University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $242,040.

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