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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The Master of Arts in Teaching program has opened more doors for my future.

Jon Holloway MA'18

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.

Amy Wood

Assistant Provost and Dean of The Graduate School
625 7th Ave NE, LRU 7344
Hickory, NC 28601

Eric Brandon

Director of International Admission and Special Projects
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

Graduate nursing practice with global outreach

All doctor of nursing practice students complete field study. Few of them go as far afield as Nigeria, where Ugonna Ukwu '23 chose to bring research into practice at a local hospital.

Born to run, swim and bike

Nanette Nikolajsen '24 has pursued adventure before – in the Danish military, backpacking through Asia – and now here at LR on a nationally ranked triathlon team.

December 02 10:00 AM-12:00 PM / Rhyne Building

First-Gen Fridays

February 02 7:00 PM / P.E. Monroe Auditorium

Visiting Writer Series: Tracy K. Smith