Lenoir-Rhyne University
625 7th Ave NE, Hickory, United StatesAll photos (0)
Overview of Lenoir-Rhyne University
About this school
Lenoir-Rhyne, founded in 1891, is a church-affiliated college of liberal arts and sciences. Its 100-acre campus is located in Hickory, in North Carolina's Piedmont region.
- www.lr.edu/
Website
Coeducational
Co-ed
Graduate Students
858
Institution Type
Private
Undergraduate Students
- Undergraduate Students:1,699
- Men:693 Men (40.8%)
- Women:1,006 Women (59.2%)
Location
Admission Information
Freshman Admission Requirements
Difficulty of Admission
Admission to Lenoir-Rhyne University is moderately difficult: more than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
- High School Graduation:
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
- High School Program:
College preparatory program is recommended
Required Or Recomended High School Units
| Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
|---|---|---|
English | 4 | - |
Mathematics | 3 | 4 |
Science | 1 | 2 |
Foreign Language | 2 | 3 |
Social Studies | - | - |
History | 1 | 2 |
Academic Electives | - | - |
Examinations Required
| Exam | Required | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT or ACT | Required | August 1 |
SAT Only | - | - |
ACT Only | - | - |
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | - | - |
SAT Subject Tests Only | - | - |
| Essay/Test | Status | Scores Due Date |
|---|---|---|
SAT Essay Component Policy | Not Reported | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Accepted with or without writing component | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | SAT: No policy as of now ACT: No policy as of now |
Admission Details
Admissions Office
Address | 625 7th Avenue NE |
City, State, Zip | Hickory, NC 28601 |
Phone | (828) 328-7300 |
Fax | (828) 328-7338 |
Email |
Application Dates And Fees
Regular Admission Deadline | Rolling |
Application Fee | $35 |
Application Fee Waiver | Available |
Regular Admission Notification | Rolling |
Accept Offer Of Admission | Not reported |
Waiting List Used | No |
Defer Admission | Student can defer admission |
Transfer Admission | Transfer applications accepted |
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered | No |
Early Decision Deadline | - |
Early Decision Notification | - |
Early Action Offered | Yes |
Early Action Deadline | November 7 |
Early Action Notification | November 21 |
Application Form
Common Application | Not accepted |
Universal College Application | Not accepted |
Electronic Application |
Other Application Requirements
Interview | Not Required |
Essay Or Personal Statement | Recommended for all freshmen |
Letters Of Recommendation | Recommended for all freshmen |
Other | - |
Financial Need | Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process |
Selection of Students
Factors involed in acceptance process.
4 star = most important, 1 star = least important.
| Factor | Importance |
|---|---|
Rigor of Secondary School Record | |
Academic GPA | |
Standardized Tests | |
Class Rank | |
Recommendations | |
Essay | |
Interview | |
Level of Applicant's Interest | |
Extracurricular Activities | |
Volunteer Work | |
Particular Talent/Ability | |
Character/Personal Qualities | |
First Generation to Attend College | |
State Residency | |
Geographic Residence | |
Relation with Alumnus | |
Religious Affiliation/Commitment | |
Ethnicity | |
Work Experience |
Profile of Fall Admission
Overall Admission Rate
Overall Admission Rate | 74% of 5,356 applicants were admitted |
Women | 76% of 3,371 applicants were admitted |
Men | 71% of 1,985 applicants were admitted |
Students Enrolled
Students Enrolled | 543 (14%) of 3,958 admitted students enrolled |
Women | 313 (12%) of 2,555 admitted students enrolled |
Men | 230 (16%) of 1,403 admitted students enrolled |
Grade Point Average of Enrolled First-Year Students
Average GPA | 3.28 |
375 And Above | 17% |
3.50 - 3.74 | 15% |
3.25 - 3.49 | 20% |
3.00 - 3.24 | 19% |
2.50 - 2.99 | 23% |
2.00 - 2.49 | 5% |
SAT Score of Enrolled First-Year Students
Sat Math | 530 average |490-590 range of middle 50% |
• Score 700 - 800 | 0% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 16% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 55% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 23% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 6% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
• Score 700 - 800 | 2% |
• Score 600 - 700 | 15% |
• Score 500 - 600 | 51% |
• Score 400 - 500 | 30% |
• Score 300 - 400 | 2% |
• Score 200 - 300 | 0% |
ACT Scores of Enrolled First-Year Students
Act Composite | Not reported |
• Score 30 - 36 | Not reported |
• Score 24 - 29 | Not reported |
• Score 18 - 23 | Not reported |
• Score 12 - 17 | Not reported |
• Score 6 - 11 | Not reported |
• Score 5 Or Below | Not reported |
Tuition & Financial Aid
Tuition & Expenses
Cost of Attendance
- Books & Supplies: - $35,350 (68.63%)
- Room & Board: - $12,150 (23.59%)
- Other Expenses: - $1,160 (2.25%)
- Tuition & Fees: - $2,850 (5.53%)
Books & Supplies
Room & Board
Other Expenses
Tuition & Fees
Payment Plans
Lenoir-Rhyne University accepts
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
Email | |
Website | |
Net Price Calculator Url |
Application Process
Application Deadline | Not reported |
Award Notification Date | On a rolling basis beginning March 1 |
Methodology For Awarding Institutional Aid | Federal Methodology |
Forms Required
| Forms Required | Filing Cost |
|---|---|
FAFSA| Code is 002941 | Free |
Profile of 2017-18 Financial Aid
First-Year Student
Financial Aid Applicants | 447 (96.3%) of freshmen |
Found To Have Financial Need | 414 (92.6%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 414 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 75 (18.1%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 79% |
Average Award | $30,392 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 414 (100.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $26,804 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 341 (82.4%) of aid recipients, average amount $4,356 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 56 (13.5%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 50 (10.8%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $19,779 |
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants | 1,332 (92.7%) of undergraduates |
Found To Have Financial Need | 1,236 (92.8%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 1,236 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 197 (15.9%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 73% |
Average Award | $28,898 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 1,231 (99.6%) of aid recipients, average amount $24,324 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 1,054 (85.3%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,479 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 145 (11.7%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 196 (13.6%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $17,497 |
Borrowing
2016 Graduates with Loans | 85% |
Average Indebtedness Of 2016 Graduates | $28,485 |
Parents Of Students Receiving Aid | Not reported |
Parents Of Students Not Receiving Aid | Not reported |
Financial Aid Programs
Scholarchips And Grants
Need Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships |
Non Need Based Available | None |
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/Achievement | Not reported |
Creative Arts/Performance | Music |
Special Achievements/Activities | Cheerleading/Drum Major, Leadership |
Special Characteristics | Children and Siblings of Alumni, Children of Faculty/Staff, Ethnic Background, Local/State Students, Members of Minorities, Relatives of Clergy, Religious Affiliation, Siblings of Current Students |
Employment
Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available, other work study available |
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment | Not reported |
Academics & Instruction
Academics Overview
Academic Calendar System
Semester
Summer Session
Offered
Graduation Requirements
General Education/Core Cirriculum
Required
Computer
Students not required to own/lease a computer
Foreign Language
Required
Math/Science
Required for all students
Faculty & Instruction
Full-Time Faculty
130
Part-Time Faculty
141
Full-Time Faculty With Ph.D./Terminal Degree
42%
Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 23% of classes
- 10-19 students: - 36% of classes
- 20-29 students: - 30% of classes
- 30-39 students: - 11% of classes
% of Classes
2-9
10-19
20-29
30-39
# of Students
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 15% of discussion sections/labs
- 10-19 students: - 58% of discussion sections/labs
- 20-29 students: - 27% of discussion sections/labs
% of Sections/Labs
2-9
10-19
20-29
# of Students
Advanced Placement
International Baccalaureate
Accepted
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
Accepted for placement and credit
Sophomore Standing
Available through AP examinations
Academic Resources
Libraries
Library Available On Campus | Yes |
Holdings | 686,903 |
Computer Ownership | Students not required to own/lease a computer |
Computers Available On Campus | 150 |
Internet E Mail Access | Not reported |
Academic Support Services
Remedial Instruction
Offered
Tutoring
Available
Services for Students Requiring Accommodations
Available
Services for Students with Accessibility Needs
Lenoir-Rhyne University provides hearing impaired services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
Undergraduate Retention & Graduation
Returning First-Year Students
73.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
32.0%
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
42.5%
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
43.0%
Programs & Majors
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors (72)
- Accounting
- Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching
- Art Teacher Education
- Athletic Training/Trainer
- Biology Teacher Education
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business Teacher Education
- Chemical Technology/Technician
- Chemistry Teacher Education
- Chemistry, General
- Child Development
- Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
- Computer and Information Sciences, General
- Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
- Economics, General
- Education, General
- Education/Teaching of Individuals with Hearing Impairments Including Deafness
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Engineering Technology, General
- English Language and Literature, General
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education
- Environmental Studies
- Finance, General
- Fine and Studio Arts Management
- Forestry, General
- French Language and Literature
- German Language and Literature
- Graphic Design
- History Teacher Education
- History, General
- Human Services, General
- Information Science/Studies
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- International Relations and Affairs
- Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
- Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
- Kinesiology and Exercise Science
- Latin Language and Literature
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Management Information Systems, General
- Management Science
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Mathematics Teacher Education
- Mathematics, General
- Music Performance, General
- Music Teacher Education
- Music, General
- Occupational Therapy/Therapist
- Philosophy
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Physician Assistant
- Physics, General
- Political Science and Government, General
- Pre-Law Studies
- Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
- Psychology Teacher Education
- Psychology, General
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Religion/Religious Studies
- Religious Education
- Religious/Sacred Music
- Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Social Science Teacher Education
- Social Studies Teacher Education
- Sociology
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
- Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
Most Popular Disciplines
Offered
Professional Degree Programs
No online degree programs
Special Programs
Accelerated program, Distance learning, Double major, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session
Study Abroad
Health professions and related sciences, Parks and recreation, Business/marketing
Online Degrees
Engineering, forestry
Graduate and Professional Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Not reported
Master's Programs of Study (29)
- Accounting
- Addictions/Substance Abuse Counseling
- Athletic Training and Sports Medicine
- Business Administration and Management--General
- Clinical Psychology
- Community College Education
- Counseling Psychology
- Counselor Education
- Distance Education Development
- Education--General
- Educational Leadership and Administration
- Educational Media/Instructional Technology
- Entrepreneurship
- Health Services Management and Hospital Administration
- Human Services
- International Business
- Management Information Systems
- Management Strategy and Policy
- Nursing Education
- Nursing and Healthcare Administration
- Nursing--General
- Occupational Therapy
- Organizational Management
- Physician Assistant Studies
- Public Health--General
- Secondary Education
- Sustainable Development
- Theology
- Writing
Campus Life
Location & Geography
Population
40,361
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Charlotte
Campus Size
100 acres
Weather
Temperature | 29.6 average low in January, 85.8 average high in September |
Rain | 112 rainy days per year |
Available Transportation
Nearest Bus Station | 25 mile(s) from campus in Statesville |
Nearest Train Station | 50 mile(s) from campus in Charlotte |
Housing
College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Coed housing
Students of College Housing
51% of all students
Housing Restrictions
Students required to live on campus through junior year
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are guaranteed housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
49%
Security
24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Available
Personal Support Services
Health Service
Offered
Personal Counseling
Offered
Child Care
Not offered
Sports & Recreation
School Athletics
Athletic Conferences | NCAA Division II |
Mascot | - |
School Colors | Cardinal and black |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Women)
| Factor | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cheerleading | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Football | ||
Golf | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Swimming And Diving | ||
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Men)
| Sport | Offered | Scholarships Given |
|---|---|---|
Baseball | ||
Basketball | ||
Cheerleading | ||
Cross-Country Running | ||
Football | ||
Golf | ||
Soccer | ||
Softball | ||
Swimming And Diving | ||
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball |
Recreational Sports
Intramural Sports | baseball, basketball, football, racquetball, sand volleyball, soccer, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball |
Student Activities
Activities And Organizations
Lenoir-Rhyne University offers choral groups, marching band, drama theatre, radio station, student newspaper, national sororities, circle k, cab, nu generation, greek organizations, sign troupe
Sororities
13% of women participate
Fraternities
9% of men participate
ROTC
Student Body
Co-educational
Yes
Number of Full-Time Undergraduates
1,441
Undergraduates
All Undergraduates
1,699
Women
1,006
Men
693
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.4% American Indian/Alaskan Native
- 1.9% Asian
- 12.0% Black/African-American
- 6.4% Hispanic/Latino
- 3.6% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
- 67.8% White
- 7.8% Unknown
International Students
3.2% from 24 countries
Average Age
21
Number of Graduate Students
858