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Lenoir-Rhyne University

Hickory, North Carolina 28601

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Known for business — close-knit campus

Lenoir-Rhyne University is a private institution in Hickory with particular strength in business and health sciences.

A small campus of 1.3K undergraduates with a 15:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

51% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $45,543 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $23,393.

Established
1891
Motto
ἡ ἀλήθεια ἐλευθερώσει ὑμᾶς
Mascot
Joe Bear
Type
Private university
Division
Division II

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81%Acceptance
—SAT Avg
1,348Students
15:1Student:Faculty
51%Grad Rate
$45,543Earnings 10yr
$23,393Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Lenoir-Rhyne University Launches New Data Science Minor

Starting Fall 2026, students can pursue an interdisciplinary data science minor combining CS, statistics, and domain courses.

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

The board of trustees approved a 3.2% tuition increase for the upcoming academic year, in line with peer institutions.

Admissions

Acceptance Rate80.7%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

80.7%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

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Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$30,900
Room & Board$12,900
Books & Supplies$1,360
Total Cost of Attendance$57,649
Average Net Price$23,393
Median Debt at Graduation$26,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$276

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$22,289
$30–48K$22,427
$48–75K$20,065
$75–110K$25,754
$110K+$29,067

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

44.3%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$15,750

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Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

11

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

3

Burglary

1

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

1

Motor Vehicle Theft

1

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

3

Drug Arrests

2

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (64)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

71%

Negative
  • •71% first-year retention rate
  • •Active student organizations
  • •Engaged campus community

Mental Health Services

Counselor Ratio

1:350

24/7 Crisis Line

Yes

Free Sessions

12 per year

Avg Wait

5 days

Walk-in hours available weekdays

Disability Services

Dedicated OfficeOffice of Disability Services
Extended test timeNote-taking assistanceHousing accommodationsAccessible transportation

ADA-compliant campus with ongoing accessibility improvements

Dining

Rating

★★★★☆

Score

4/5

Meal Plan

$6,200/yr

VegetarianVeganGluten-freeHalalKosher

Multiple dining halls with farm-to-table options

Student Body

Undergrads
1,348
Gender Split
55% / 45%
Women / Men
First Generation
32%
Pell Grant Recipients
40%

Race & Ethnicity

White 60%
Black 14%
Hispanic 9%
Asian 2%
Two+ 5%
Int'l 7%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate51.0%
Freshman Retention71.0%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$44,799
10 Years$45,543

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
↑2
vs 2024
Forbes
#52
↓1
vs 2024
Niche
#38
↑3
vs 2024

More About This School

Varsity Sports

Lacrosse programLacrosse teamsBasketballBasketball squadSoccerLacrosseWomen

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

Transit Scores

BikeableCampus shuttle: Free campus shuttle runs 7am-midnight
72
Walk Score
45
Transit Score
68
Bike Score

Local Economy

Unemployment Rate3.2%
Top Employers
UniversityRegional Medical CenterTech corridor firms
Key Industries
EducationHealthcareTechnology

Getting There

Nearest Airports

CLT Charlotte42 mi
RDU Raleigh-Durham143 mi
ATL Atlanta228 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA715 mi · ~20h 39m drive
New York, NY525 mi · ~15h 10m drive
Hartford, CT625 mi · ~18h 3m drive
Providence, RI679 mi · ~19h 37m drive
Albany, NY626 mi · ~18h 5m drive
Syracuse, NY575 mi · ~16h 37m drive
Rochester, NY549 mi · ~15h 52m drive
Buffalo, NY511 mi · ~14h 46m drive
Philadelphia, PA445 mi · ~12h 51m drive
Pittsburgh, PA333 mi · ~9h 37m drive
Harrisburg, PA396 mi · ~11h 26m drive
Newark, NJ519 mi · ~15h drive
Washington, DC322 mi · ~9h 18m drive
Baltimore, MD356 mi · ~10h 17m drive
Atlanta, GA222 mi · ~6h 25m drive
Charlotte, NC45 mi · ~1h 18m drive
Raleigh, NC151 mi · ~4h 22m drive
Miami, FL693 mi · ~20h 1m drive
Orlando, FL498 mi · ~14h 23m drive
Tampa, FL542 mi · ~15h 39m drive
Nashville, TN306 mi · ~8h 50m drive
New Orleans, LA646 mi · ~18h 40m drive
Richmond, VA249 mi · ~7h 12m drive
Chicago, IL543 mi · ~15h 41m drive
Detroit, MI465 mi · ~13h 26m drive
Minneapolis, MN894 mi · ~25h 50m drive
St. Louis, MO527 mi · ~15h 13m drive
Kansas City, MO762 mi · ~22h 1m drive
Indianapolis, IN383 mi · ~11h 4m drive
Columbus, OH306 mi · ~8h 50m drive
Cleveland, OH398 mi · ~11h 30m drive
Milwaukee, WI614 mi · ~17h 44m drive
Dallas, TX906 mi · ~26h 10m drive
Houston, TX913 mi · ~26h 23m drive
Austin, TX1022 mi · ~29h 31m drive
San Antonio, TX1088 mi · ~31h 26m drive
Los Angeles, CA2083 mi · ~60h 11m drive
San Francisco, CA2261 mi · ~65h 19m drive
San Diego, CA2046 mi · ~59h 6m drive
Seattle, WA2238 mi · ~64h 39m drive
Portland, OR2243 mi · ~64h 48m drive
Denver, CO1318 mi · ~38h 5m drive
Phoenix, AZ1749 mi · ~50h 32m drive
Salt Lake City, UT1685 mi · ~48h 41m drive
Honolulu, HI4639 mi · ~134h 1m drive
Southern (mild winters, hot summers)

Visit Planning

Suggested Itinerary

9:00 AMArrive & park
Visitor parking lot
Free parking with visitor pass
9:30 AMCheck in at Admissions
Admissions Office
10:00 AMInformation session
Welcome Center
45 minutes
11:00 AMCampus tour
Starts at Welcome Center
75 minutes, student-led
12:30 PMLunch
Main Dining Hall
Visitor meal passes available
1:30 PMDepartment visit
Academic buildings
Schedule with department directly
2:30 PMExplore campus independently
Library, student center, residence halls

Airport Transit

Charlotte (CLT)42 miles
Rental car
63 min$40-60/day
Shuttle/rideshare
84 min$50-84
Raleigh-Durham (RDU)143 miles
Rental car
215 min$40-60/day
Shuttle/rideshare
286 min$172-286

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