Lenoir-Rhyne University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4473 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1240 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1165 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #30 of 65 | In North Carolina |
| #3551 of 4,114 | For Health Science |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Evangelical Lutheran Church
- Acceptance rate
- 85%
- Undergraduates
- 1,472
- Graduates
- 784
- Male:Female Ratio
- 40:60
- 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 85% 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 | 85% | 85% | 85% |
| Applicants | 3,666 | 1,656 | 2,005 |
| Admissions | 3,101 | 1,402 | 1,698 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 337 | 172 | 165 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 4 | 1 | 3 |
1,107 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
347 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 | 1486 (66%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 293 (13%) |
| Hispanic | 148 (7%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 137 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 85 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 57 (3%) |
| Asian | 40 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 5 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Lenoir-Rhyne University is $21,546 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 | $18,669 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $18,768 |
| $48-75K | $17,209 |
| $75-110K | $21,878 |
| $110K+ | $25,866 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $31,000 | $12,420 |
| Tuition in-state | $31,000 | $12,420 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $31,000 | $12,420 |
| Fee in-district | $900 | $600 |
| Fee in-state | $900 | $600 |
| Fee out-of-state | $900 | $600 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,017 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $13,400 |
Lenoir-Rhyne University majors
Lenoir-Rhyne University has granted 337 bachelor's degrees across 44 programs, 276 master's across 16 programs, and 11 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 | 78 | ||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 57 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 46 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 1 | 42 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 36 | 6 | |
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 29 | ||
| Management Science | 24 | ||
| Dietetics & Dietitian | 20 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 17 | ||
| Psychology, General | 16 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 15 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 13 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 13 | ||
| Divinity & Ministry | 12 | ||
| Human Services, General | 9 | 3 | |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 12 | ||
| Nursing Practice | 11 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 11 | ||
| Finance, General | 10 | ||
| Health and Wellness, General | 9 | ||
| Accounting | 8 | ||
| Public Health, General | 8 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 7 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 7 | ||
| American Government and Politics (United States) | 6 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 6 | ||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 6 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 5 | ||
| Biochemistry | 5 | ||
| Creative Writing | 5 | ||
| Health & Medical Preparatory Programs, Other | 5 | ||
| Sustainability Studies | 5 | ||
| Economics, General | 4 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 4 | ||
| History, General | 4 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 4 | ||
| Physics, General | 4 | ||
| Sociology, General | 4 | ||
| Communication, General | 3 | ||
| Information Science & Studies | 3 | ||
| International Relations and Affairs | 3 | ||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 3 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 2 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 1 | 1 | |
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 2 | ||
| Music, General | 2 | ||
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other | 2 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 2 | ||
| Pre-Medicine & Pre-Medical Studies | 2 | ||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 2 | ||
| Religious & Sacred Music | 2 | ||
| Youth Ministry | 2 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 1 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 1 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 1 | ||
| Nursing Administration | 1 | ||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 337 | 276 | 11 |
Lenoir-Rhyne University has a graduation rate of 48%, which is among the 37% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 48% | 43% | 51% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Lenoir-Rhyne University has published 408 scientific papers with 4,207 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 52 |
| 2007 | 7 | 86 |
| 2008 | 11 | 67 |
| 2009 | 7 | 98 |
| 2010 | 17 | 95 |
| 2011 | 12 | 105 |
| 2012 | 10 | 136 |
| 2013 | 13 | 136 |
| 2014 | 13 | 136 |
| 2015 | 34 | 169 |
| 2016 | 16 | 185 |
| 2017 | 24 | 193 |
| 2018 | 27 | 235 |
| 2019 | 19 | 237 |
| 2020 | 19 | 323 |
| 2021 | 19 | 340 |
| 2022 | 25 | 330 |
| 2023 | 16 | 319 |
| 2024 | 11 | 327 |
| 2025 | 7 | 250 |
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 and director who has had a steady career in television and film for more than two decades. He is best known for his role as Bobby Irons on One Tree Hill, Ray Budds in the film Remember the Titans opposite Denzel Washington, and as Hilary Swank's husband David Winter in the film 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 Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Lenoir–Rhyne Bears and was selected by the New England Patriots in the second round of the 2020 NFL draft.
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 | 329 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 625 7th Avenue NE Hickory, North Carolina, 28601 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 43,000 |
| Phone | 8283281741 |