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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LR has great faculty, which is the one thing I love the most about the university. They understand their subject area and what they're teaching.

Sarah Seymour '20, Music Education

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.

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.

We provide diverse programs and services that are designed to develop a sense of self-worth, responsibility and accountability and to engage students in active service to the world.

Admission Staff

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

Morgan Logan

Director of Undergraduate Admission
625 7th Ave NE, LRU 7227
Hickory, NC 28601

Sara Hollar

Assistant Director fo Undergraduate Admission & Coordinator of Program and Events
625 7th Ave NE, LRU 7227
Hickory, NC 28601

Maggie Murray

Director of Online and Non-Degree Admission
625 7th Ave NE, LRU 7227
Hickory, NC 28601

News & Events

Kate Esch leans on a table in the space designated for the new food pantry

Alumna, husband make gift to support Internship Microgrant Program

A gift from LR alumna Kate Esch ’70 and her husband, Bob, will extend internship microgrant funding for students through the 2028-29 academic year.

Two students walking on campus with LR banners in background

Lenoir-Rhyne records historic fundraising year, raises $19.76 million

Fiscal Year 2026 sets new records for giving, donor engagement and annual fund support as Charge Forward campaign surpasses $81.8 million.

September 10 7:00 PM / P.E. Monroe Auditorium

Visiting Writers Series: Andrew McCarthy

October 08 7:00 PM / P.E. Monroe Auditorium

Visiting Writers Series: Patrick Ryan