Lenoir-Rhyne University

Hickory, NC · Private nonprofit · 4-year

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Sources and reporting periods

Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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Lenoir-Rhyne University reported a 80.7% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. Lenoir-Rhyne University is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Hickory, NC. The historical average net price is $20,689 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

80.7%

6,299 applicants

SAT reference

N/A

Combined score

ACT reference

N/A

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$20,689

After financial aid

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

49.2%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

75.5%

Median Earnings (10yr)

N/A

Student Body

1,359

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Lenoir-Rhyne University, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$18,669
$30,001 – $48,000$18,768
$48,001 – $75,000$17,209
$75,001 – $110,000$21,878
$110,000+$25,866

Top Majors at Lenoir-Rhyne University

MajorDegrees Awarded
Parks, Recreation & Fitness65
Business, Management & Marketing64
Health Professions62
Education22
Biological & Biomedical Sciences22
Social Sciences19
Psychology16
Homeland Security & Criminal Justice14
Computer & Information Sciences10
Visual & Performing Arts10

Financial Aid at Lenoir-Rhyne University

About Lenoir-Rhyne University

Official website: https://www.lr.edu/

Admissions: https://www.lr.edu/admission/undergraduate

Frequently Asked Questions About Lenoir-Rhyne University

What is the acceptance rate at Lenoir-Rhyne University?

Lenoir-Rhyne University reported a 81% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 6,299. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into Lenoir-Rhyne University?

The historical 81% acceptance rate suggests Lenoir-Rhyne University was less selective at the campus level in the stored data. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

How much does it cost to attend Lenoir-Rhyne University?

The stored historical average net price at Lenoir-Rhyne University is $20,689 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 100%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $33,874 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at Lenoir-Rhyne University?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Lenoir-Rhyne University is 49%. its stored first-year retention rate is 76%. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Lenoir-Rhyne University test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

When is the application deadline for Lenoir-Rhyne University?

Lenoir-Rhyne University's recorded application deadlines, shown on this cycle's calendar, are Early Action on November 15, 2026, Regular Decision on July 1, 2027. Aid deadlines: FAFSA June 30. These were recorded from the college's website, mostly during the previous application cycle, and dates can change; confirm on Lenoir-Rhyne University's official admissions page. Admit Coach's Deadline Radar counts down to each date and adds them to your calendar.

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