About
Lenoir–Rhyne University is a private university in Hickory, North Carolina, United States. It was founded in 1891 and is affiliated with the North Carolina Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA).
🇺🇸 USA · North Carolina
Lenoir-Rhyne University
- Private
- Suburban
- 4-year degree
- Reported admit rate
- 84.6%Year unverified
- Tuition per year
- ₹29,96,431Out-of-state
- Students
- 1,359Undergraduates
- Students per teacher
- 15Student to faculty
Admissions planning estimate
84.6% baseline · Low data confidence
Sensitivity range: 49.6%–99%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.
Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 80.68%; different cohorts are not mixed.
Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.
All / All Rounds: 80.7% (5,082/6,299; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source
Reported admit rate
84.6%admitted
85 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.
From application to first day
11.1% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).
Scores of enrolled test-submitters
The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.
SAT composite950-1150
4001600
ACT composite18-24
136
What a year costs
₹43,82,867
published cost of attendance, per year
- Tuition₹29,96,431
- Housing₹12,58,689
- Books & supplies₹1,27,748
Tuition by who is paying
Average aid awarded: ₹30,62,559 a year.
Outcomes and support
75.5%
Retention
47.8%
Graduation
14%
From out of state
One teacher for every 15 students
A typical ratio for a strong university.
Who studies here
As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.
6 programmes
- Bachelor's
- Master's
- Doctoral degree - other
- Certificate
- Transfer
- Post-master's certificate
No programme matches that.
Programmes
| Programme | Level |
|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | bachelor |
| Area Studies | bachelor |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | bachelor |
| Biology, General | bachelor |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | bachelor |
| Chemistry | bachelor |
| Communication and Media Studies | bachelor |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | bachelor |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | bachelor |
| Design and Applied Arts | bachelor |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | bachelor |
| Economics | bachelor |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General | bachelor |
| English Language and Literature, General | bachelor |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | bachelor |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | bachelor |
| Fine and Studio Arts | bachelor |
| Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | bachelor |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General | bachelor |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs | bachelor |
| History | bachelor |
| Human Services, General | bachelor |
| Information Science/Studies | bachelor |
| International Business | bachelor |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | bachelor |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | bachelor |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods | bachelor |
| Marketing | bachelor |
| Mathematics | bachelor |
| Music | bachelor |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | bachelor |
| Philosophy | bachelor |
| Physics | bachelor |
| Political Science and Government | bachelor |
| Psychology, General | bachelor |
| Public Health | bachelor |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | bachelor |
| Religion/Religious Studies | bachelor |
| Religious Music and Worship | bachelor |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | bachelor |
| Sociology | bachelor |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | bachelor |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | bachelor |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | bachelor |
Every detail
Admissions & Requirements
Acceptance Rate84.59%
Total Applicants3519
Admitted Applicants3088
Enrolled Applicants342
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementNot required
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementConsidered if submitted
Recommendations RequiredConsidered if submitted
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedYes
Deadlines
Test Scores
SAT Composite 25th %950
SAT Composite 75th %1150
ACT Composite 25th %18
ACT Composite 75th %24
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition₹29,96,431
Out-of-State Tuition₹29,96,431
Average Housing Cost₹12,58,689
Books & Supplies₹1,27,748
Average Net Price₹19,43,359
Average Aid Awarded₹30,62,559
Out-of-State Students14%
Student Body Diversity
African American13.98%
Asian1.91%
Hispanic8.83%
White60.78%
Multiracial4.12%
Native American0.44%
Pacific Islander0.00
International7.21%
Unknown Race2.72%
Academics & Rankings
School TypePrivate
School SettingSuburban
Years4
Graduation Rate47.78%
Retention Rate75.53%
Student/Faculty Ratio15:1
Total Undergraduates1359
Contact
Street Address625 7th Ave NE
ZIP Code28601
Phone(828) 328-7300
Websitehttps://www.lr.edu
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/