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Inspired Minds, Transformed Lives
Discover a place where curiosity is encouraged, goals are supported and your path becomes clear—within a community that knows and challenges you.
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Lenoir-Rhyne University
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Opening Doors to Higher Education for Families Across the Carolinas
Lenoir-Rhyne announces tuition-free guarantee for North and South Carolina students
With the Lenoir-Rhyne Tuition-Free Guarantee, tuition will never stand in the way of your dreams. Starting in fall 2026, eligible students from North and South Carolina can earn a world-class education tuition-free-powered by scholarships and grants, not loans.
View the Lenoir-Rhyne Guarantee
What Makes LR Stand Out
99%
Employed or in graduate school within six months of graduation.
Graduate Outcomes
15:1
Student-to-faculty ratio. Small in size, big in opportunities.
LR at a Glance
Best Value
Named by U.S. News as a Best Value in the South.
Offering exceptional academic quality and real-world experiences at an affordable cost.
College Affordability
$3.60
For every dollar students invest in their education at LR, they receive $3.60 in higher future earnings in their lifetime.
LR Economic Impact
100%
Students who study abroad receive funding each year.
$200K+ awarded annually to support global learning.
Top 40
Ranked among the top 40 schools in the nation for social mobility by U.S. News & World Report.
From Our Students
At LR, your learning goes beyond the classroom. You’ll be mentored by passionate faculty, challenged to think critically and empowered to lead with purpose.
The LR Experience
Research Opportunities
Bethany Perry '24, Biology
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LR offers a hands-on approach to learning. Unlike my friends at other schools, I had the opportunity to design and lead my own research project and see it through to completion.
Bethany Perry '24, Biology
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Student Experience
Hagan Suchocki ’25, Nursing
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Embrace new experiences and stay open to what benefits you—even if it’s different. Take risks, meet new people, connect with professors and start meaningful conversations.
Hagan Suchocki ’25, Nursing
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Community
Zaniya Parks '25, Psychology
College is what you make it. LR helped me pursue my passion for helping others—small classes and supportive professors made all the difference both inside and outside the classroom.
Zaniya Parks '25, Psychology
Explore Student Activities & Organizations
Study Abroad
Nathan Shackelford '23, Exercise Science
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Studying abroad in Madrid was one of the most impactful and fulfilling experiences of my life, shaping who I am and clarifying my goals for the future.
Nathan Shackelford '23, Exercise Science
Explore Study Abroad
Play video
LR offers a hands-on approach to learning. Unlike my friends at other schools, I had the opportunity to design and lead my own research project and see it through to completion.
Bethany Perry '24, Biology
Explore Student Research & Scholarship
Play video
Embrace new experiences and stay open to what benefits you—even if it’s different. Take risks, meet new people, connect with professors and start meaningful conversations.
Hagan Suchocki ’25, Nursing
Explore Student Experience
College is what you make it. LR helped me pursue my passion for helping others—small classes and supportive professors made all the difference both inside and outside the classroom.
Zaniya Parks '25, Psychology
Explore Student Activities & Organizations
Play video
Studying abroad in Madrid was one of the most impactful and fulfilling experiences of my life, shaping who I am and clarifying my goals for the future.
Nathan Shackelford '23, Exercise Science
Explore Study Abroad
A Path for Everyone
Whether you're an undergraduate, graduate or seminary student, you'll find programs that support your goals and prepare you for what’s next.
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Undergraduate Students
Start your journey here—where curiosity is nurtured, passions are discovered and community lifts you up. Explore our undergraduate programs designed to help you grow academically, personally and professionally.
Explore Undergraduate Programs
Undergraduate Admission
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Graduate Students
Advance your career, expand your impact. Our graduate programs blend academic depth with real-world relevance, giving you the tools to lead with confidence in today’s changing world.
Explore Graduate & Doctoral Programs
Graduate Admission
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Seminary Students
Answer the call to serve. Grounded in faith and community, our seminary programs prepare students for ministry, leadership and service in a dynamic and evolving world.
Explore Seminary Programs
Learn About Seminary Admission
Our Location
Located in Hickory, N.C., our scenic campus offers small-town charm, outdoor adventure and proximity to major cities and mountain getaways.
Explore Our Location
Invest in Your Future
An LR education delivers both quality and value—with personalized support to help make college financially possible.
Explore College Affordability
A Valuable, Affordable Education
We work with our students to bring costs within reach. Let us help you turn your dreams of college into a reality.
Explore Scholarships & Aid
Bear Bound: A Pathway for Community College Transfer Students
Providing community college students with a seamless and affordable pathway to a four-year degree. The program enhances student pathways and removes the obstacles transfer students often face when seeking a bachelor’s degree.
Explore Bear Bound
Accelerated Master's Degrees
Complete your master's and bachelor's degrees at the same time saving both time and money.
Explore Accelerated Master's Degrees
News
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Featured
Lenoir-Rhyne announces public phase of $90M “Charge Forward” campaign
November 19, 2025
Lenoir-Rhyne is charging forward—removing barriers, expanding opportunity and shaping tomorrow’s leaders through a preeminent, purpose-driven student experience.
Sparking collaboration and conversation in creative spaces
April 21, 2026
LTSS celebrates record-breaking support during sixth annual Day of Giving
April 20, 2026
Lenoir-Rhyne receives NetVUE grant to support new Fellows Program
April 16, 2026
Calendar
Stay connected to campus life. From performances to lectures and special events, there’s always something happening at LR. Discover events that inspire, engage and bring our university community together.
University Calendar
Featured
2026 Senior Art Exhibition - April 20-May 8
April 22, 2026
American Red Cross Blood Drive
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
April 22, 2026
Women's Lacrosse vs Coker
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
April 22, 2026
The Little Read: “Our Solar System”
7:30 PM - 7:00 PM
April 22, 2026
A Catalyst for Change
Lenoir-Rhyne is charging forward—removing barriers, expanding opportunity and shaping tomorrow’s leaders. Together, we’re building a preeminent, purpose-driven experience for every LR student.
Explore Charge Forward
Jump to Header
Jump to Main Content
Jump to Footer
Inspired Minds, Transformed Lives
Discover a place where curiosity is encouraged, goals are supported and your path becomes clear—within a community that knows and challenges you.
Apply Today
Lenoir-Rhyne University
Play video
Opening Doors to Higher Education for Families Across the Carolinas
Lenoir-Rhyne announces tuition-free guarantee for North and South Carolina students
With the Lenoir-Rhyne Tuition-Free Guarantee, tuition will never stand in the way of your dreams. Starting in fall 2026, eligible students from North and South Carolina can earn a world-class education tuition-free-powered by scholarships and grants, not loans.
View the Lenoir-Rhyne Guarantee
What Makes LR Stand Out
99%
Employed or in graduate school within six months of graduation.
Graduate Outcomes
15:1
Student-to-faculty ratio. Small in size, big in opportunities.
LR at a Glance
Best Value
Named by U.S. News as a Best Value in the South.
Offering exceptional academic quality and real-world experiences at an affordable cost.
College Affordability
$3.60
For every dollar students invest in their education at LR, they receive $3.60 in higher future earnings in their lifetime.
LR Economic Impact
100%
Students who study abroad receive funding each year.
$200K+ awarded annually to support global learning.
Top 40
Ranked among the top 40 schools in the nation for social mobility by U.S. News & World Report.
From Our Students
At LR, your learning goes beyond the classroom. You’ll be mentored by passionate faculty, challenged to think critically and empowered to lead with purpose.
The LR Experience
Research Opportunities
Bethany Perry '24, Biology
Play video
LR offers a hands-on approach to learning. Unlike my friends at other schools, I had the opportunity to design and lead my own research project and see it through to completion.
Bethany Perry '24, Biology
Explore Student Research & Scholarship
Student Experience
Hagan Suchocki ’25, Nursing
Play video
Embrace new experiences and stay open to what benefits you—even if it’s different. Take risks, meet new people, connect with professors and start meaningful conversations.
Hagan Suchocki ’25, Nursing
Explore Student Experience
Community
Zaniya Parks '25, Psychology
College is what you make it. LR helped me pursue my passion for helping others—small classes and supportive professors made all the difference both inside and outside the classroom.
Zaniya Parks '25, Psychology
Explore Student Activities & Organizations
Study Abroad
Nathan Shackelford '23, Exercise Science
Play video
Studying abroad in Madrid was one of the most impactful and fulfilling experiences of my life, shaping who I am and clarifying my goals for the future.
Nathan Shackelford '23, Exercise Science
Explore Study Abroad
Play video
LR offers a hands-on approach to learning. Unlike my friends at other schools, I had the opportunity to design and lead my own research project and see it through to completion.
Bethany Perry '24, Biology
Explore Student Research & Scholarship
Play video
Embrace new experiences and stay open to what benefits you—even if it’s different. Take risks, meet new people, connect with professors and start meaningful conversations.
Hagan Suchocki ’25, Nursing
Explore Student Experience
College is what you make it. LR helped me pursue my passion for helping others—small classes and supportive professors made all the difference both inside and outside the classroom.
Zaniya Parks '25, Psychology
Explore Student Activities & Organizations
Play video
Studying abroad in Madrid was one of the most impactful and fulfilling experiences of my life, shaping who I am and clarifying my goals for the future.
Nathan Shackelford '23, Exercise Science
Explore Study Abroad
A Path for Everyone
Whether you're an undergraduate, graduate or seminary student, you'll find programs that support your goals and prepare you for what’s next.
Play video
Undergraduate Students
Start your journey here—where curiosity is nurtured, passions are discovered and community lifts you up. Explore our undergraduate programs designed to help you grow academically, personally and professionally.
Explore Undergraduate Programs
Undergraduate Admission
Play video
Graduate Students
Advance your career, expand your impact. Our graduate programs blend academic depth with real-world relevance, giving you the tools to lead with confidence in today’s changing world.
Explore Graduate & Doctoral Programs
Graduate Admission
Play video
Seminary Students
Answer the call to serve. Grounded in faith and community, our seminary programs prepare students for ministry, leadership and service in a dynamic and evolving world.
Explore Seminary Programs
Learn About Seminary Admission
Our Location
Located in Hickory, N.C., our scenic campus offers small-town charm, outdoor adventure and proximity to major cities and mountain getaways.
Explore Our Location
Invest in Your Future
An LR education delivers both quality and value—with personalized support to help make college financially possible.
Explore College Affordability
A Valuable, Affordable Education
We work with our students to bring costs within reach. Let us help you turn your dreams of college into a reality.
Explore Scholarships & Aid
Bear Bound: A Pathway for Community College Transfer Students
Providing community college students with a seamless and affordable pathway to a four-year degree. The program enhances student pathways and removes the obstacles transfer students often face when seeking a bachelor’s degree.
Explore Bear Bound
Accelerated Master's Degrees
Complete your master's and bachelor's degrees at the same time saving both time and money.
Explore Accelerated Master's Degrees
News
View All University News
Featured
Lenoir-Rhyne announces public phase of $90M “Charge Forward” campaign
November 19, 2025
Lenoir-Rhyne is charging forward—removing barriers, expanding opportunity and shaping tomorrow’s leaders through a preeminent, purpose-driven student experience.
Sparking collaboration and conversation in creative spaces
April 21, 2026
LTSS celebrates record-breaking support during sixth annual Day of Giving
April 20, 2026
Lenoir-Rhyne receives NetVUE grant to support new Fellows Program
April 16, 2026
Calendar
Stay connected to campus life. From performances to lectures and special events, there’s always something happening at LR. Discover events that inspire, engage and bring our university community together.
University Calendar
Featured
2026 Senior Art Exhibition - April 20-May 8
April 22, 2026
American Red Cross Blood Drive
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
April 22, 2026
Women's Lacrosse vs Coker
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
April 22, 2026
The Little Read: “Our Solar System”
7:30 PM - 7:00 PM
April 22, 2026
A Catalyst for Change
Lenoir-Rhyne is charging forward—removing barriers, expanding opportunity and shaping tomorrow’s leaders. Together, we’re building a preeminent, purpose-driven experience for every LR student.
Explore Charge Forward