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Lenoir-Rhyne University

#1033 in US ranking Hickory, NC
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$45,587
Tuition & fees
$33,000
Avg. aid
$22,999
Receiving aid
100%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
85%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
48%
Median salary
$45,805
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at Lenoir-Rhyne University?

Homecoming is a recurring Lenoir-Rhyne tradition that brings attention to campus activities and connections with alumni. It is one of several named events that give students ways to participate outside ordinary classes.

Other reported traditions include the Red Carpet Event and the Final Flip, an exam-period pancake breakfast. Their schedules and formats can change from year to year, so current campus-event listings are more dependable than assuming a past event will recur in exactly the same form. For prospective students, these events illustrate the difference between occasional campus-wide gatherings and the regular activities run by student groups throughout a semester.

What are the student housing and dining options at Lenoir-Rhyne University?

Lenoir-Rhyne offers university-operated undergraduate housing, including coeducational options, and campus dining. Housing availability should not be read as a guarantee of a particular building, room type or placement.

Residential applicants should review the current housing application, deadlines, eligibility rules and room-selection process before making plans. They should also check which meal plans are required or available for their housing arrangement and where those plans can be used. Reported residence-hall features include high-speed internet and electronically operated entrances.

Students who plan to commute or rent off campus should compare more than rent with a residence-hall charge. Transportation, meals, utilities, lease length and the time needed to reach classes or clinical placements can materially change the practical cost of either choice.

Lenoir-Rhyne University Campus Life

College owned housing available

Yes

Co-ed housing

Yes

Freshmen can park on campus

Yes

Highspeed speed internet

Yes

School organizations

58

Lenoir-Rhyne University Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
14:1
Undergraduates living on campus
55%
Campus size
100 acres

Lenoir-Rhyne University Career Help & Outcomes

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: All undergraduates

Career Center services:

  • Job Interviews
  • Career library
  • Resume preparation
  • Resume refers to employers
  • Career/Interest testing
  • Interview workshop
  • Alumni network

Other information:

Job bank on campus

Yes

Job fairs on campus

Yes

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

Lenoir-Rhyne University Library Services and Resources

Main library name

Carl Rudisill Library

Number of libraries on campus

1

Reservable study rooms in library

No

24h access

No

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

Lenoir-Rhyne University Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

Lenoir-Rhyne University Location & Map

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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