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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My clinical rotations in medical-surgical, telemetry, intensive care, pediatrics, geriatrics and psychiatric nursing have broaden my knowledge and skills in caring for a wide variety of patients.

Kailey Hinds '18, Nursing

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.

Carolina Bennett

Interim Data Assistant
625 7th Ave. NE, LRU 7163
Hickory, NC 28601

carolina.bennett@lr.edu

Amari Brown

Undergraduate Admission Counselor
625 7th Ave NE, LRU 7227
Hickory, NC 28601

Malinda Falls

Admission Operations Assistant
625 7th Ave NE, LRU 7227
Hickory, NC 28601

News & Events

Traditions and togetherness define 2023 Homecoming Weekend at LR

Celebrate all things LR with a weekend packed with reunions, tailgates, parades, get-togethers and more.

Behind the scenes of an award-winning video

LR's 2022 "Bears Give Back" video has been recognized among the best media in educational advancement in the CASE 2023 Circle of Excellence.

October 12 7:00 PM / Grace Chapel

Visiting Writers Series: Kaitlin Curtice