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 enrollment counselor, graduate enrollment counselor or seminary enrollment 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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One of the benefits of being at a small college is that I know all my professors, and not only do they help me in their classes, but they also support me in other classes.

Alana Bridges '23, Music Performance

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.

Faculty & Staff

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

Melody Laney

Federal Grant and Work Study Coordinator
625 7th Ave NE, LRU 7227
Hickory, NC 28601

Madison Glackin

Graduate Assistant for Undergraduate Admission
625 7th Ave NE, LRU 7227
Hickory, NC 28601

Nichole Siemering

Graduate Enrollment Counselor
625 7th Ave NE, LRU 7344
Hickory, NC 28601

News & Events

Alumnus shares veteran’s story of hope in new book

A chance meeting with a fellow veteran inspired alumnus Mark Hager '99 to write his book: “The Last of the 357th Infantry: Harold Frank’s WWII Story of Faith and Courage.”

Retirees recognized for service to university, students

With the closing of another academic year, the Bear family says goodbye to five faculty and staff members retiring after more than 20 years of service to the university.

May 27 All Day / Allendale, Mich.

Men's Track and Field at NCAA Outdoor Championships

May 27 All Day / Allendale, Mich.

Women's Track and Field at NCAA Outdoor Championships