Lenoir-Rhyne University is a private nonprofit 4-year college in Hickory, North Carolina with 1,359 undergraduates. It admits 85% of applicants, costs an average of $18,641 a year after grants and graduates 50% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Lenoir-Rhyne University acceptance rate and admissions
Lenoir-Rhyne University admitted 85% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.
Test scores: Neither required nor recommended (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.
Lenoir-Rhyne University application deadlines 2026-27
| Round | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Rolling admission | Applications reviewed as they arrive |
Application fee through the Common App: free for U.S. applicants. Confirm dates on Lenoir-Rhyne University’s admissions page; see every college on the deadline calendar.
Source: Common App 2026-27 first-year deadlines, fees and requirements grid, updated Sep 25, 2026.
Lenoir-Rhyne University tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees (2025-26) | $33,000 |
|---|---|
| On-campus housing and food (2025-26) | $13,600 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $45,587 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $18,641 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $18,641 a year after grants and scholarships, $26,946 less than the full cost of attendance.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students, by family income (2024-25):
Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run Lenoir-Rhyne University's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.
Lenoir-Rhyne University graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 50% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
- Former students earned a median of $54,752 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $25,316 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 46% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Lenoir-Rhyne University majors and what graduates earn
Lenoir-Rhyne University awarded bachelor's degrees in 41 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from nursing ($78,839).
All 41 majors at Lenoir-Rhyne University
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at Lenoir-Rhyne University
16 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
Show 16 graduate programs
| Program | Degree | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Physical and occupational therapy | Master's | 78 | $69,583 | $69,711 |
| Mental health counseling | Master's | 57 | $47,768 | $65,305 |
| Business administration | Master's | 53 | $51,342 | $28,778 |
| Nutrition and dietetics | Master's | 20 | n/a | n/a |
| School counseling and student services | Master's | 13 | n/a | n/a |
| Teacher education by grade level | Master's | 12 | $46,356 | $23,917 |
| Divinity and ministry | Master's | 12 | n/a | n/a |
| Nursing | Doctoral | 11 | $102,385 | $61,500 |
| Public health | Master's | 8 | n/a | n/a |
| Kinesiology and exercise science | Master's | 6 | n/a | n/a |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies | Master's | 5 | n/a | n/a |
| Sustainability Studies | Master's | 5 | n/a | n/a |
| Human services | Master's | 3 | $45,538 | n/a |
| Pastoral ministry | Master's | 2 | n/a | n/a |
| Criminal justice | Master's | 1 | n/a | n/a |
| Nursing | Master's | 1 | n/a | n/a |
Students and location
- 1,359 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 53% women, 47% men
- 15 students for every faculty member
- Setting: small city
- Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Lenoir-Rhyne University?
Lenoir-Rhyne University admitted 85% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does Lenoir-Rhyne University cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $33,000. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $18,641 a year in 2024-25.
Is Lenoir-Rhyne University test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, Lenoir-Rhyne University reported that test scores were: neither required nor recommended. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at Lenoir-Rhyne University?
50% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $54,752 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.