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Lenoir-Rhyne University Teaching Programs

Lenoir-Rhyne University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Hickory, NC. A Smaller City provides an ideal setting near the excitement of urban amenities.

Lenoir-Rhyne University Rankings

Lenoir-Rhyne University has earned the following rankings for teaching programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#37 of 129	State — North Carolina
Overall Quality	#303 of 1,106	Region — Southeast
Overall Quality	#1733 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is Lenoir-Rhyne University?

Get in touch with Lenoir-Rhyne University are given below.

	Contact Details
Address:	625 7th Avenue NE, Hickory, NC 28601
Phone:	8283281741
Website:	www.lr.edu/
Admissions:	www.lr.edu/admission/undergraduate
Financial Aid:	www.lr.edu/admission/undergraduate/financial-aid

How Do I Get Into Lenoir-Rhyne University?

You can apply to Lenoir-Rhyne University online at: www.lr.edu/admission/undergraduate

Lenoir-Rhyne University is classified as Less Selective (70-85%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Lenoir-Rhyne University

Here’s what Lenoir-Rhyne University looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Neither required nor recommended

How Hard Is It To Get Into Lenoir-Rhyne University?

Lenoir-Rhyne University maintains an acceptance rate of 85%, which makes it highly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 11% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at Lenoir-Rhyne University can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	1,656	1,402	85%
Women	2,005	1,698	85%

Can I Afford Lenoir-Rhyne University?

The average net price after aid at Lenoir-Rhyne University is $23,393. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$31,000
In-State Fees	$900
Out-of-State Tuition	$31,000
Out-of-State Fees	$900
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$31,900
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$31,900

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 25% of students at Lenoir-Rhyne University receive some form of financial aid (376 students).

Nearly 88% of students at Lenoir-Rhyne University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $22,999 per student.

39% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,592.

Student Loan Debt

56% of Lenoir-Rhyne University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,463 per year.

Lenoir-Rhyne University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 909 students enrolled at Lenoir-Rhyne University. Lenoir-Rhyne University is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 1,348 undergraduate students at Lenoir-Rhyne University, approximately 47% are male and 53% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Lenoir-Rhyne University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	29
Black or African American	175
Hispanic	111
White	830
American Indian/Alaska Native	5
Two or More Races	56
Non-Resident	99

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Lenoir-Rhyne University are shown below.

State	First-Time UG Students
North Carolina	235
South Carolina	31
Georgia	22
Florida	14
Virginia	11

Additionally, approximately 7.4% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Lenoir-Rhyne University Graduate Student Diversity

753 of Lenoir-Rhyne University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Lenoir-Rhyne University, approximately 28% are male and 72% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Lenoir-Rhyne University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	6
Black or African American	97
Hispanic	24
White	556
American Indian/Alaska Native	3
Two or More Races	21
Non-Resident	27

Online Learning at Lenoir-Rhyne University

Lenoir-Rhyne University offers distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

812 undergraduate students at Lenoir-Rhyne University took at least one online class — of those, 70 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 295 students took at least one online class and 277 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Teaching Programs at Lenoir-Rhyne University

Below are the teaching programs are offered at Lenoir-Rhyne University, with the number of degrees awarded at each level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	16	12	—	28
Student Counseling and Personnel Services	—	13	—	14
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas	6	—	—	6

Academic Programs at Lenoir-Rhyne University

Lenoir-Rhyne University offers 20 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Lenoir-Rhyne University has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.