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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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Estefanny Villar-Matamoros

It is clearly evident that our professors love every part of their job and their love for what they do was demonstrated through their teaching ethic.

Estefanny Villar-Matamoros '20, Pre-Medical Science

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.

Admission Staff


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

Director of Undergraduate Admission
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Hickory, NC 28601
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Undergraduate Admission Counselor
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Hickory, NC 28601
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Director of Online and Non-Degree Admission
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Hickory, NC 28601
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News & Events

Whitney Stewart and Brenda Wilson show their LR nursing pins

As Whitney Stewart ’25 begins her nursing career, she’s guided by Brenda Watson ’64 — one of LR’s first nursing graduates and her soon-to-be grandmother-in-law.

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Summer McGee and Joe Bear shake hands in front of George Hall

The countdown to inauguration has begun. LR has formed a cross-campus committee to plan the celebration of President Summer McGee’s official installation this October.

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