Overview

Lenoir-Rhyne University is a University institution located in Hickory, NC, in a small town setting.

Location & Contact

Address 625 7th Avenue NE
Hickory, NC  28601
United States

Contact Phone: 828-328-1741

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Majors & Degrees

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
American/united States Studies/civilization	×
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General	×
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting	×
Business Administration And Management, General	×
Entrepreneurship/entrepreneurial Studies	×
Finance, General	×
International Business/trade/commerce	×
International Finance	×
Management Science	×
Marketing/marketing Management, General	×
Non-profit/public/organizational Management	×
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Communication, General	×
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General	×
Information Science/studies	×
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Elementary Education And Teaching	×
Junior High/intermediate/middle School Education And Teaching	×
Music Teacher Education	×
Teacher Education And Professional Development, Specific Levels And Methods, Other	×
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	Bachelors
Engineering Technologies/technicians, General	×
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General	×
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
German Language And Literature	×
Spanish Language And Literature	×
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Health And Wellness, General	×
Health/medical Preparatory Programs, Other	×
Pre-medicine/pre-medical Studies	×
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse	×
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General	×
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies	×
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General	×
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Studies	×
Forestry, General	×
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology	×
Sport And Fitness Administration/management	×
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Philosophy	×
Religion/religious Studies	×
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General	×
Physics, General	×
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General	×
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Human Services, General	×
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration	×
Criminal Justice/safety Studies	×
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
American Government And Politics (united States)	×
Economics, General	×
International Relations And Affairs	×
Political Science And Government, General	×
Sociology, General	×
Theology And Religious Vocations	Associate	Bachelors
Religious/sacred Music	×
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General	×
Fine And Studio Arts Management	×
Fine/studio Arts, General	×
Graphic Design	×
Music Performance, General	×
Music, General	×

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

6,194

Applied

4,746

Accepted

1,783

Enrolled

Female Admissions

3,852

Females Applied

2,979

Females Accepted

77%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

2,342

Males Applied

1,767

Males Accepted

75%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

35

Application Fee

3.41

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record A minimum high school GPA of 2.5

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	No

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

43,000

Private

Fees

12,900

Room & board

Financial Aid

8,649

Avg. Financial Aid Package

34,141

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

4,905

Avg. Loan Aid

10,125

Avg. Grant Aid

5,265

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

22.6%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

0%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

1,783

Total Undergrad students

4%

International Students

17%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	9.04%
Black or African American	11.69%
White or Caucasian	65.46%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.48%
Asian	1.81%
Two or more races	5.36%
Other	2.11%

Gender

Male (41.22%)

Female (58.78%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	51%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Homecoming, The Red Carpet Event and The Final Flip (exam pancake breakfasts)

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Most popular organizations:
InterVarsity, CAB, Black Student Alliance, Greek Organizations and SEEDS of LRU

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Archery		No	No
Baseball		Division 2
Basketball		Division 2
Cheerleading	No
Cross-country Running		Division 2
Football		Division 2
Golf		Division 2
Indoor Track		Division 2	No
Lacrosse		Division 2
Sand Volleyball		No	No
Soccer		Division 2
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving		Division 2
Tennis		Division 2
Track And Field		Division 2
Triathlon	No	No	No
Volleyball	No	No	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Archery		No	No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 2
Cheerleading	No
Cross-country Running		Division 2
Football	No	No	No
Golf		Division 2
Indoor Track		Division 2	No
Lacrosse		Division 2
Sand Volleyball		No	No
Soccer		Division 2
Softball		Division 2
Swimming And Diving		Division 2
Tennis		Division 2
Track And Field		Division 2
Triathlon		Division 2	No
Volleyball		Division 2

Faculty

257

Total Faculty

13:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 140

Part-time - 117

Male - 112

Female - 145