Lenoir-Rhyne University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4587 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1269 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1193 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #30 of 65 | In North Carolina |
| #3460 of 4,026 | For Health Science |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Evangelical Lutheran Church
- Acceptance rate
- 81%
- Undergraduates
- 1,477
- Graduates
- 753
- Male:Female Ratio
- 37:63
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.lr.edu
Lenoir-Rhyne University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Lenoir-Rhyne University has an acceptance rate of 81% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 81% | 82% | 80% |
| Applicants | 6,299 | 2,516 | 3,769 |
| Admissions | 5,082 | 2,054 | 3,022 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 376 | 179 | 197 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 1 | 1 |
1,066 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
189 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered but not required |
| Recommendations | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 1487 (67%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 271 (12%) |
| Hispanic | 143 (6%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 128 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 89 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 57 (3%) |
| Asian | 43 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 6 (0.3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Lenoir-Rhyne University is $24,042 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $22,289 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $22,427 |
| $48-75K | $20,065 |
| $75-110K | $25,754 |
| $110K+ | $29,067 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $30,000 | $12,240 |
| Tuition in-state | $30,000 | $12,240 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $30,000 | $12,240 |
| Fee in-district | $900 | |
| Fee in-state | $900 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $900 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,017 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,900 |
Lenoir-Rhyne University majors
Lenoir-Rhyne University has granted 334 bachelor's degrees across 41 programs, 284 master's across 16 programs, and 16 doctorate degrees in Nursing Practice. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Lenoir-Rhyne University.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 67 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 1 | 64 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 49 | ||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 45 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 24 | 11 | |
| Human Services, General | 12 | 12 | |
| Finance, General | 23 | ||
| Management Science | 23 | ||
| Psychology, General | 21 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 19 | ||
| Nursing Practice | 16 | ||
| Public Health, General | 16 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 16 | ||
| Divinity & Ministry | 14 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 14 | ||
| Accounting | 13 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 12 | ||
| Nursing Administration | 10 | ||
| Physics, General | 10 | ||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 10 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 8 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 8 | ||
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 8 | ||
| Communication, General | 7 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 7 | ||
| Information Science & Studies | 7 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 6 | ||
| American Government and Politics (United States) | 5 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 5 | ||
| Creative Writing | 5 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 5 | ||
| History, General | 5 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 5 | ||
| Sustainability Studies | 5 | ||
| Pre-Medicine & Pre-Medical Studies | 4 | ||
| Sociology, General | 4 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 3 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 3 | ||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 3 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 3 | ||
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other | 3 | ||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 3 | ||
| Theology & Theological Studies | 3 | ||
| Economics, General | 2 | ||
| Graphic Design | 2 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 2 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 2 | ||
| Music, General | 2 | ||
| Biochemistry | 1 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 1 | ||
| Health & Medical Preparatory Programs, Other | 1 | ||
| Philosophy | 1 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 1 | ||
| Religious & Sacred Music | 1 | ||
| Theological and Ministerial Studies, Other | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 334 | 284 | 16 |
Lenoir-Rhyne University has a graduation rate of 51%, which is among the 45% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 51% | 50% | 52% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Lenoir-Rhyne University has published 403 scientific papers with 4,005 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Sociology, Medicine, Computer Science, Philosophy, Psychology, Biology, and Environmental Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 1 | 8 |
| 1993 | 4 | 5 |
| 1994 | 3 | 8 |
| 1995 | 2 | 10 |
| 1996 | 3 | 6 |
| 1997 | 4 | 15 |
| 1998 | 4 | 4 |
| 1999 | 7 | 12 |
| 2000 | 10 | 26 |
| 2001 | 2 | 27 |
| 2002 | 7 | 29 |
| 2003 | 3 | 41 |
| 2004 | 7 | 41 |
| 2005 | 4 | 56 |
| 2006 | 7 | 51 |
| 2007 | 7 | 86 |
| 2008 | 11 | 67 |
| 2009 | 7 | 98 |
| 2010 | 17 | 95 |
| 2011 | 12 | 105 |
| 2012 | 10 | 136 |
| 2013 | 13 | 137 |
| 2014 | 13 | 134 |
| 2015 | 34 | 170 |
| 2016 | 16 | 185 |
| 2017 | 24 | 193 |
| 2018 | 27 | 235 |
| 2019 | 19 | 237 |
| 2020 | 19 | 323 |
| 2021 | 19 | 340 |
| 2022 | 25 | 329 |
| 2023 | 16 | 319 |
| 2024 | 11 | 322 |
Lenoir-Rhyne University alumni
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Tom Segura
- Occupations
- actorcomedianpodcaster
- Biography
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Thomas Weston Segura is an American stand-up comedian, writer, author, actor, and podcaster. Segura co-hosts the Your Mom's House podcast with his wife, fellow comedian Christina Pazsitzky. Segura also co-hosts the podcast Two Bears One Cave with friend and fellow comedian Bert Kreischer.
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Rick Barnes
- Occupations
- basketball coach
- Biography
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Richard Barnes is an American college basketball coach who is currently the head coach at the University of Tennessee. He is also known for coaching at the University of Texas from 1998 to 2015, taking the team to the NCAA Division I men's basketball tournament in 16 of his 17 seasons—including 14 straight from 1999 to 2012—as well as a Final Four appearance in 2003. Barnes also previously coached at George Mason University, Providence College, and Clemson University. He has an overall record of 28–26 (.519) in the NCAA tournament (including 19–16 while at Texas).
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Burgess Jenkins
- Occupations
- film produceractortelevision actor
- Biography
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Burgess Jenkins is an American actor. He is known for work in the film Remember the Titans opposite Academy Award winner Denzel Washington; and as Hilary Swank's husband David Winter in The Reaping (2007).
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Kyle Dugger
- Occupations
- American football player
- Biography
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Kyle Dugger is an American professional football safety for the New England Patriots of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Lenoir–Rhyne.
General info
| Alternative names | LRU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1891 |
| Motto | The Truth Shall Make You Free. (John 8:32) |
| Colors | maroon, black |
| Academic calendar | August to May (August - December; January-May). Also Summer Session (June-August) |
| Total FTE staff | 377 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 625 7th Avenue NE Hickory, North Carolina, 28601 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 43,000 |
| Phone | 8283281741 |