College statistics
- Address:
- 625 7th Avenue NE
Hickory, NC
28601 - Sector Group:
- Private Not-for-Profit 4-Year or Above
- Official Website:
- www.lr.edu/
- Setting:
- City
- Annual In-State Tuition:
- $31,000
- Annual Out-of-State Tuition:
- $31,000
- Room and Board:
- $13,400
- Acceptance Rate:
- 80.7%
- Endowment (End of Year):
- $136,106,163
- Research Activity Tier:
- No research designation
- Economic Mobility Index:
- Higher Access, Medium Earnings
- Primary Undergraduate Major:
- Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Lenoir-Rhyne University is a private four-year institution in Hickory, North Carolina, enrolling approximately 2,230 students. The university emphasizes career-oriented undergraduate and graduate education, with business, management, and marketing as its primary academic focus. While not a research-intensive university, the institution maintains a solid endowment and serves students seeking a regional private education in a city setting.
Annual tuition is $31,000 with a total cost of attendance of $44,400 when room and board are included. With an acceptance rate of 80.7 percent, admissions are accessible to most applicants. The student body is predominantly undergraduate, and the university maintains a relatively small residential campus.
Lenoir-Rhyne suits students interested in business careers who prefer a small institution where faculty engagement is typically higher than at larger universities. The school's regional reputation and alumni network are strongest in the Carolinas. Prospective students should visit www.lr.edu/ for current program details, financial aid information, and campus visit scheduling.