Lenoir-Rhyne University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #4488 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1252 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1176 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #28 of 65 | In North Carolina |
| #3162 of 3,646 | For Health Science |
Quick Review
- Religion
- Evangelical Lutheran Church
- Acceptance rate
- 83%
- Undergraduates
- 1,529
- Graduates
- 825
- 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 83% 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 | 83% | 83% | 83% |
| Applicants | 5,452 | 2,073 | 3,368 |
| Admissions | 4,519 | 1,718 | 2,801 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 373 | 183 | 190 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 22 | 4 | 18 |
1,237 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
375 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 | 1561 (67%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 321 (14%) |
| Two or more races | 172 (7%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 119 (5%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 71 (3%) |
| Hispanic | 57 (2%) |
| Asian | 41 (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 $21,843 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 | $21,606 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $18,560 |
| $48-75K | $19,288 |
| $75-110K | $22,124 |
| $110K+ | $26,379 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $43,000 | $12,240 |
| Tuition in-state | $43,000 | $12,240 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $43,000 | $12,240 |
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 299 bachelor's degrees across 40 programs, 258 master's across 20 programs, and 25 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 | 80 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 56 | ||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 48 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 3 | 43 | |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 36 | 8 | |
| Nursing Practice | 25 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 20 | ||
| Management Science | 18 | ||
| Human Services, General | 7 | 9 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 14 | ||
| Psychology, General | 14 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 14 | ||
| Finance, General | 13 | ||
| Public Health, General | 13 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 10 | ||
| Divinity & Ministry | 9 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 9 | ||
| Information Science & Studies | 8 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 8 | ||
| Accounting | 7 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 7 | ||
| Health and Wellness, General | 7 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 6 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 6 | ||
| Physics, General | 6 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 5 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 5 | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 4 | ||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 4 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 4 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 4 | ||
| Pre-Medicine & Pre-Medical Studies | 4 | ||
| Sociology, General | 4 | ||
| American Government and Politics (United States) | 3 | ||
| Communication, General | 3 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 3 | ||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 3 | ||
| History, General | 3 | ||
| International Relations and Affairs | 3 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 3 | ||
| Sustainability Studies | 3 | ||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 2 | 1 | |
| Music, General | 2 | ||
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other | 2 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 1 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 1 | ||
| Community College Administration | 1 | ||
| Creative Writing | 1 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 1 | ||
| Economics, General | 1 | ||
| Graphic Design | 1 | ||
| Health & Medical Preparatory Programs, Other | 1 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 1 | ||
| Junior High & Intermediate & Middle School Education and Teaching | 1 | ||
| Non-Profit & Public & Organizational Management | 1 | ||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 1 | ||
| Religion & Religious Studies, Other | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 299 | 258 | 25 |
Lenoir-Rhyne University has a graduation rate of 51%, which is among the 44% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 51% | 48% | 53% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Lenoir-Rhyne University has published 377 scientific papers with 3,148 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Law, Medicine, Computer Science, Sociology, Philosophy, Psychology, Biology, and Environmental Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 1 | 2 |
| 1992 | 1 | 8 |
| 1993 | 3 | 4 |
| 1994 | 3 | 7 |
| 1995 | 2 | 9 |
| 1996 | 3 | 3 |
| 1997 | 4 | 14 |
| 1998 | 3 | 3 |
| 1999 | 5 | 12 |
| 2000 | 10 | 22 |
| 2001 | 2 | 24 |
| 2002 | 7 | 26 |
| 2003 | 3 | 35 |
| 2004 | 7 | 36 |
| 2005 | 4 | 43 |
| 2006 | 7 | 44 |
| 2007 | 6 | 73 |
| 2008 | 11 | 57 |
| 2009 | 8 | 89 |
| 2010 | 17 | 88 |
| 2011 | 12 | 98 |
| 2012 | 9 | 136 |
| 2013 | 13 | 117 |
| 2014 | 12 | 119 |
| 2015 | 31 | 163 |
| 2016 | 15 | 172 |
| 2017 | 26 | 158 |
| 2018 | 25 | 222 |
| 2019 | 18 | 200 |
| 2020 | 18 | 248 |
| 2021 | 17 | 234 |
| 2022 | 22 | 276 |
| 2023 | 18 | 245 |
Lenoir-Rhyne University alumni
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Tom Segura
- Occupations
- comedianactorpodcaster
- 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 a men's college basketball head coach for the Tennessee Volunteers of the Southeastern Conference (SEC). Barnes coached the Texas Longhorns 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 led by T. J. Ford in 2003. Barnes previously coached at George Mason University, Providence College, and Clemson University. He has an overall record of 25–26 (.490) in the NCAA tournament (including 19–16 while at Texas).
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Burgess Jenkins
- Occupations
- actorfilm producertelevision 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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Cherie K. Berry
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
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Nora Cherie Killian Berry is an American politician who served as the North Carolina Commissioner of Labor from 2001 to 2021. A member of the Republican Party, she was the first woman to hold the office.
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 | 361 |
| 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 |