• Announcing the Lenoir-Rhyne Tuition-Free Guarantee

    Lenoir-Rhyne announces tuition-free guarantee for North and South Carolina students
    With the Lenoir-Rhyne Tuition-Free Guarantee, tuition will never stand in the way of your dreams. Starting in fall 2026, eligible students from North and South Carolina can earn a world-class education tuition-free—powered by scholarships and grants, not loans.

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Turn Your Aspirations Into Reality

Admission


Your future starts here. Lenoir-Rhyne University offers an education with tremendous value that fosters social mobility, engaged faculty who are invested in your personal success and a supportive campus community.

We offer a variety of degrees for undergraduate, graduate and seminary students. In addition, prospective students have three campus locations to choose from: Hickory, Asheville and Columbia, in addition to online programs.

Get in touch with an undergraduate admission counselor, graduate admission counselor or seminary admission contact today and start your next great adventure at Lenoir-Rhyne. 

The Value of an LR Degree


Whether you're pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree, education is a major investment. But we know it's worth it.

Our small class sizes translate to individualized and hands-on learning, giving you a more significant return on investment than at other universities where you get lost in the crowd.

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Academics


We offer a variety of undergraduate majors and graduate programs. Plus, our intimate learning environment enables our faculty to connect deeply with each student.

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Gunnar Anderson

Pairing my finance degree with a management degree will provide a well-rounded and broad business education, which will benefit me in my future and allow me to choose from a variety of career paths.

Gunnar Anderson ’22, Finance/Management

What Makes Us Different


Whether it's our small class sizes, supportive campus communities or a variety of majors, discover what makes Lenoir-Rhyne University so unique.

Campus Life


Our campuses in Hickory, Asheville and Columbia offer small campus community environments while providing lots of opportunities for off-campus fun and outdoor recreation.

Admission Staff


Our experienced faculty and staff are the backbone of our great university.

Director of Undergraduate Admission
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Hickory, NC 28601
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Undergraduate Admission Counselor
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Hickory, NC 28601
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Director of Online and Non-Degree Admission
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Hickory, NC 28601
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News & Events

Mickey Payseur and Madeleine Dassow place the presidential medallion on Summer McGee

Faculty, students, alumni and community members gathered as Lenoir-Rhyne celebrated the inauguration of its 13th president, marking a bright vision for the future.

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The Charge statue next to a Lenoir Rhyne Banner and Cromer Center in the background

For decades, 29 families have shown unwavering devotion to Lenoir-Rhyne, giving year after year to support future generations of Bears.

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