Lenoir-Rhyne University
Hickory, NC · Private
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Lenoir-Rhyne University admitted 87.6% of applicants university-wide (3,216 of 3,671).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 87.6% | 3,216 | 3,671 |
| In-state2024-2025 | 75.0% | 1,050 | 1,400 |
| Out-of-state2024-2025 | 75.0% | 375 | 500 |
| International applicants2024-2025 | 75.0% | 75 | 100 |
| Men | 86.3% | 1,418 | 1,644 |
| Women | 88.7% | 1,798 | 2,027 |
In-state, out-of-state and international are from the 2024-2025 Common Data Set — the newer file doesn't break out residency.
Also offers Early Action — the Common Data Set doesn't publish EA admit counts.
Of 3,216 admitted students, 390 enrolled (12.1% yield).
Lenoir-Rhyne University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C1–C2 · 2023 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 3.00–3.99
Testing policy: Test-blind (scores not considered)
Lenoir-Rhyne University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C9–C12 · 2023 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $44,621/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $31,900 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $19,460 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $44,621/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $18,669 |
| $30k–48k | $18,768 |
| $48k–75k | $17,209 |
| $75k–110k | $21,878 |
| Over $110k | $25,866 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Presidential Scholarship — $25,000 per year (Presidential)
- Dean's Scholarship — $20,000 per year (Merit)
- Faculty Scholarship — $17,000 per year (Merit)
- University Scholarship — $14,000 per year (Merit)
- Leadership Scholarship — $2,000 - $5,000 per year (Merit)
- Departmental Scholarships — Varies (Departmental)
- Lenoir-Rhyne Grant — Varies (Need Based)
- Trustee Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
International applicants
Some aid available for internationals.
- Presidential Scholarship — $25,000 per year (Presidential)
- Dean's Scholarship — $20,000 per year (Merit)
- Faculty Scholarship — $17,000 per year (Merit)
- University Scholarship — $14,000 per year (Merit)
- Leadership Scholarship — $2,000 - $5,000 per year (Merit)
- Departmental Scholarships — Varies (Departmental)
- International Student Grant — Varies (Need Based)
- Trustee Scholarship — Full tuition (Full Tuition)
Lenoir-Rhyne University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections G–H · 2023
Application requirements
US applicants
- Undergraduate Application (LR Application, Common App, or CFNC)
- Official High School Transcript
- Application fee
International applicants
- Undergraduate Application (LR Application, Common App, or CFNC)
- Official High School Transcript
- Application fee
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
Lenoir-Rhyne University · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
Lenoir-Rhyne University requires no supplemental essays.
Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 3, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $45,543
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 47.8%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 72%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $26,000
- At graduation
Lenoir-Rhyne University · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (24%), Biological & life sciences (6%), Psychology (6%).
Student–faculty ratio: 14:1 · 57% of class sections have under 20 students.
Lenoir-Rhyne University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections E, F, I · 2023 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.