Lenoir-Rhyne University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	City: Small
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	1,039
Religious affiliation	Evangelical
Student to faculty ratio	12 to 1
Acceptance rate	86%
Students retention rate	62%
On-time graduation rate	48%

Located in Hickory, North Carolina, Lenoir-Rhyne University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 86% indicates that Lenoir-Rhyne University is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Lenoir-Rhyne University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, Lenoir-Rhyne University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Lenoir-Rhyne University is reported to be 48%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, North Carolina state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 61% whereas the national average was 58%.

The retention rate of students at Lenoir-Rhyne University is 62% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in North Carolina is 80%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Lenoir-Rhyne University do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

85.7%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$41,500

Cost of attendance at Lenoir-Rhyne University in 2022 for students from North Carolina.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

North Carolina's average	$7,237
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$41,500

Cost of attendance at Lenoir-Rhyne University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

North Carolina's average	$20,075
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Lenoir-Rhyne University received on average $32,070 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$32,070

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	210	48%	$4,834	$1,015,174
Other Federal Grant	366	83%	$3,550	$1,299,202
State Grant/Scholarships	257	59%	$5,856	$1,505,049
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	439	100%	$25,682	$11,274,409
Total Grant & Scholarships	439	100%	$32,070	$14,078,660

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Lenoir-Rhyne University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Lenoir-Rhyne University students is 48.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 53.1%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 42.4%.

48.2%

asian 50.0% 2 students
African American 26.5% 22 students
white 55.1% 151 students
unknown 57.1% 8 students
hispanic 48.6% 17 students
International Students 52.9% 9 students
Mixed Race 40.0% 6 students

Sport Conferences

Football South Atlantic Conference
Baseball South Atlantic Conference
Basketball South Atlantic Conference
Track and Cross Country South Atlantic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Lenoir-Rhyne University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Lenoir-Rhyne University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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