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Named a U.S. News Top 40 School for Social Mobility and Best Value in the South.
97%
Employed or in Grad School
within six months of graduation.
LR taught us to use our time wisely and has provided me with a ‘keep moving forward' mentality. And Dr. Knight has always helped show us what we could be.
$30M
Financial aid awarded to students annually
Making college accessible & affordable.
Hickory Campus
Our picturesque campus serves as the backdrop of our students’ diverse and shared experiences. Our students are leaders, researchers and champions. LR Bears are the heart of this small-college town, and the City of Hickory fosters a thriving community for our students.
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On the Hickory campus, 505 students received their degrees, along with 50 in Columbia and 72 in Asheville, during the 2025 Commencement ceremonies.
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From the football field to the classroom, Carson Keaton ’25 has built an active college experience grounded in leadership, education and lifelong connections.
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20+
Graduate Programs
With expert faculty focused on your success.
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The biggest draw for me for this program is being able to work full-time and complete an entire master's degree in 18 months. It makes me more marketable in the workforce.
900+
Graduate Students
Three graduate campus locations in two states
Hickory, Asheville & Columbia
Whether it’s reinventing your career, advancing your professional skills or elevating your business, our three locations offer quality academic programs paired with hands-on learning opportunities in cities filled with cultural and civic opportunities.
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On the Hickory campus, 505 students received their degrees, along with 50 in Columbia and 72 in Asheville, during the 2025 Commencement ceremonies.
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From the football field to the classroom, Carson Keaton ’25 has built an active college experience grounded in leadership, education and lifelong connections.
View MoreWe shape the entire person for faithful service to the church and to the world.
ELCA
Only ELCA seminary in the southeastern U.S.
Live your faith through public ministry.
I am grateful for the rigor of the courses, which required us to dig deep into the scripture and ourselves as we studied the word of God.
Lutheran Theological Southern Seminary
As soon as you arrive at LTSS in beautiful Hickory, North Carolina, you’ll experience what it means to be surrounded by caring and passionate professors and a community atmosphere that is both captivating and supportive.
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Lenoir-Rhyne will honor the Class of 2025 with commencement ceremonies in Columbia on May 8, Hickory on May 9 and Asheville on May 10.
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The prestigious Carnegie Classifications place LR among a select group of institutions nationwide for focus on professional programs, student access and career outcomes.
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