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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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Amari Brown painting Black Lives Matter mural

I don't know if it has hit me yet how much of an impact it will make on other people. I just thought of it as an assignment, but as I worked through it, I realized I have a platform.

Amari Brown '21, on his Black Lives Matter mural at the Hickory Art Museum

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.

Faculty & Staff


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

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News & Events

Students arrive in PE Monroe auditorium for the Student Life Awards

The revamped 2024 Student Life Awards gave students "A Night to Remember" with recognition and celebration of the joys of being a Bear.

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Demmi Ramos presents research at North Carolina Academy of Science

Demmi Ramos '25 started April with the distinction of being the first Goldwater Scholarship recipient in LR history -- and it only got more interesting from there.

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