Overview

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

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
Biochemistry	×
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	×
Public Health Education And Promotion	×
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
Art/art Studies, General	×
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

5,356

Applied

3,958

Accepted

1,472

Enrolled

Female Admissions

2,005

Females Applied

1,698

Females Accepted

85%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

1,656

Males Applied

1,402

Males Accepted

85%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

35

Application Fee

3.4

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
Fall freshmen	Not reported	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	November 13th	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

32,000

Private

Fees

1,000

Full-time student fees

13,600

Room & board

Financial Aid

35,205

Avg. Financial Aid Package

36,422

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

25,100

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

43,874

Avg. Loan Aid

21,852

Avg. Grant Aid

30,719

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

75.89%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

17%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

1,472

Total Undergrad students

7%

International Students

21%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	8.83%
Black or African American	13.98%
White or Caucasian	60.78%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.44%
Asian	1.91%
Two or more races	4.12%
Other	2.72%

Gender

Male (46.81%)

Female (53.19%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	None
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	No	No	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	No	No	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

111

Total Faculty

13:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Male - 52

Female - 59