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Lenoir-Rhyne University
Hickory, NC · Private nonprofit · Small city · Website
- Admission rate
- 85%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $18,641
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 50%
- Median earnings
- $54,752
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Lenoir-Rhyne University is a private nonprofit college in Hickory, NC with 1,359 undergraduates. It admits 85% of applicants. The average net price after aid is $18,641 per year ($17,198 for families earning under $30,000). 50% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $54,752 ten years after enrolling.
private nonprofit college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 85%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test blind
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 6,299
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 5,082
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 7%
- of admitted students enrolled
What Lenoir-Rhyne University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkConsidered
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Demonstrated competenciesConsidered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $45,587
- sticker price, per year
- Tuition & fees
- $33,000
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$17,198
- $30–48k$13,725
- $48–75k$15,080
- $75–110k$17,461
- $110k+$27,274
Get a personal estimate with Lenoir-Rhyne University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 50%
- Freshman retention
- 76%
- Median earnings
- $54,752
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $25,316
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 1,359
- Student–faculty ratio
- 15:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 43%
- White61%
- Hispanic9%
- Black14%
- Asian2%
Lenoir-Rhyne University FAQ
What is Lenoir-Rhyne University's acceptance rate?+
Lenoir-Rhyne University admits 85% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
Is Lenoir-Rhyne University test optional?+
Test blind (scores not considered).
How many students apply to Lenoir-Rhyne University?+
In Fall 2023, 6,299 students applied to Lenoir-Rhyne University and 5,082 were admitted; 377 enrolled.
Does Lenoir-Rhyne University consider legacy status?+
No. Lenoir-Rhyne University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Lenoir-Rhyne University require an essay?+
Lenoir-Rhyne University reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Lenoir-Rhyne University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $45,587 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $18,641.
What is Lenoir-Rhyne University's graduation rate?+
50% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 198835 · How we use this data
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