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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I chose LR because I felt a connection to the school the first time I saw it. I liked the feel of a small campus and my scholarship made attendance affordable.

Katelyn Vause '18, English

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.

Shana Hewitt

Associate Director of Financial Aid
625 7th Ave NE, LRU 7227
Hickory, NC 28601

Alex Deal

Campus Experience Coordinator
625 7th Ave NE, LRU 7227
Hickory, NC 28601

Courtney Thompson-Ballard

Director of Financial Aid
625 7th Ave NE, LRU 7227
Hickory, NC 28601

News & Events

Living the spirit of LR

Mary Lou Cooke Hall '43 has spent a lifetime serving others, having adventures and learning about new topics. This year she celebrates her 100th year of a life well-lived.

Hands across the water: international friends and mentors

Before her own study-abroad year, Melanie Mora '25 is making the most of her international education at LR by mentoring and befriending students who come from around the world to study here.

April 20 7:00 PM / Belk Centrum

The Little Read: Naomi Shihab Nye

April 22 12:00 PM-7:00 PM / P.E. Monroe Auditorium

The Little Read: Naomi Shihab Nye