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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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Yer Vang, Chase Griffin and Lupita Sanchez Rojas

I interned for the Capital Area Immigration Rights Coalition. Working at CAIR changed me in many ways. It made me rethink and change my career goals and post-graduation plans.

Lupita Sanchez Rojas '20, Sociology

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.

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
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Sara Hollar
Undergraduate Admission Counselor
625 7th Ave NE, LRU 7227
Hickory, NC 28601
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Maggie Murray
Director of Online and Non-Degree Admission
625 7th Ave NE, LRU 7227
Hickory, NC 28601
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News & Events

A man and a woman marching on MLK Day 2025, one carries a sign reading "I too have a dream."
Lenoir-Rhyne to host 4th annual MLK Jr. Day Prayer Breakfast and Celebration Jan. 19

Community members are invited to a free morning of music, reflection and a Freedom Rides-inspired choral production, followed by a Unity March through Hickory.

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Percival Everett
Pulitzer Prize winner Percival Everett to visit Lenoir-Rhyne Jan. 21

Join Percival Everett as he discusses “James,” his Pulitzer Prize-winning novel that offers a powerful reimagining of "Huckleberry Finn."

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January 26 / International House
Your Guide to Study Abroad
February 06 / P.E. Monroe Auditorium
U.S. Naval Academy Band & LR Wind Ensemble Joint Concert
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