In pursuit of the development of the whole person, Lenoir-Rhyne College seeks to liberate mind and spirit, clarify personal faith, foster physical wholeness, build a sense of community, and promote responsible leadership for service in the world.
As an institution of the North Carolina Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, the College holds the conviction that wholeness of personality, true vocation, and the most useful service to God and the world are best discerned from the perspective of Christian faith.
As a community of learning, the College provides programs of undergraduate, graduate, and continuing study committed to the liberal arts and sciences as a foundation for a wide variety of careers and as guidance for a meaningful life.
November 2001
Lenoir-Rhyne College is a co-educational, private liberal arts college founded in 1891 and located in Hickory, North Carolina, in the western part of the state. The college is associated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA). Lenoir-Rhyne enrolls approximately 1,600 students.
The college's curriculum combines liberal arts with professional studies. Lenoir-Rhyne was selected in 2005 as a "College of Distinction" by the college-tracking web site Colleges of Distinction based on student engagement, quality teaching, community, and successful outcomes. Lenoir-Rhyne was also ranked first in the state in its category by U.S. News & World Report in its 2007 America’s Best Colleges issue. The rankings, released Aug. 18, 2006, also placed the college 11th in the South in the category Best Comprehensive Colleges – Bachelor’s.
Lenoir-Rhyne College enrolls approximately 1,600, 13% of which are minorities. 70% of faculty hold doctoral degrees. The student-faculty ratio is 13:1.
There are over 50 student clubs and organizations on campus.
The college fields 13 intercollegiate teams and competes in NCAA Division II. The school nickname is the Bears. Club teams are popular among students and have received national recognition in recent years. The Ultimate Frisbee team at Lenoir-Rhyne, known as Los Osos, was ranked 18th in small college national rankings and ranked 163rd in overall college rankings.
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| Percent of Students International: | 0% |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 61% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | Yes |
| Member of: | NAA, NCAA |
| Sports Include: |
Football (South Atlantic Conference) Basketball (South Atlantic Conference) Baseball (South Atlantic Conference) Track (South Atlantic Conference) |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | Expenses | ||
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 18,890 | ||
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 18,130 | ||
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 760 | ||
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 2,566 | 39% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 3,330 | 66% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 7,333 | 97% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 3,954 | 64% | |
Any Aid: |
98% |
| Acceptance Rate: | 93% (Selective) |
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| SAT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting SAT Scores: | 91% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Verbal: 460, Math: 470 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Verbal: 560, Math: 570 |
| ACT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting ACT Scores: | 19% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Composite: 19, Verbal: 18, Math: 17 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Composite: 24, Verbal: 23, Math: 24 |
| Application Fee: | $ 35.00 |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Not Required |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Recommended |
| High School GPA: | Required |
| High School Rank: | Recommended |
| High School Record: | Required |
| Recommendations: | Not Required |
| TOEFL: | Required |
| Test Scores: | Required |
