Overview
Lenoir-Rhyne University is a private liberal arts institution situated at the base of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Hickory, North Carolina. It is associated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. Lenoir-Rhyne University offers an Engaged Scholars Program, an Honors Academy, and a Teaching Scholars program to qualified students. Nursing, kinesiology and exercise science, and sport and fitness management are among the most popular academic programs.
Acceptance Rate:
81%
Average Net Price:
$18,924
Campus Setting:
Small city
Average GPA
3.4
Average ACT Composite
20
Average SAT Composite
1078
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $31,900 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $31,900 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $13,400 |
| Books and Supplies | $1360 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
76%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
40%
Average Aid Per Year
$33,874
40%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,905
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$28,107
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
43%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$6608
51%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,905
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$31,667,460
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$5,997,082
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
58%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$7,601
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$16,596
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$258
Students receiving federal loans
55%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,221
Average Other Loans Per Year
$15,162
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- Evangelical Lutheran Church
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Small city
6299
Students Applied
61%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
87
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
No
SAT Subject Tests
No
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | November 13 |
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Application Fee
$35
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
64%
Submitting ACT
56%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 20
Average SAT Composite: 1078
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.4
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
2,230
Total Number of Undergrads
1,477
0
100
39%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
48%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
15:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
Learning Options
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
67
Faculty Overview
0
100
63%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Small city
US States Represented
29
Countries Represented
25
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
32%
Student Organizations
58
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
51%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
51%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Bears
School Colors
black and cardinal red
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
South Atlantic Conference
Total Male Athletes
323
Total Female Athletes
167
Intramural Sports
15
Sports Club
3
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Cheerleading-Dance Team
- Cross Country
- Football
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
- Basketball
- Cheerleading-Dance Team
- Cross Country
- Golf
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
Lenoir-Rhyne University Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$43,600
Top 5 Cities
Hickory
Charlotte
Greensboro
Raleigh
Asheville
Top 5 Employers
Lenoir-Rhyne University
Catawba County Schools
Corning Incorporated
Carolinas HealthCare System
Wells Fargo
Top 5 Sectors
Education
Business Development
Healthcare Services
Sales
Operations
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$16,596
Loan Default Rate
9%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$258
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