• Announcing the Lenoir-Rhyne Tuition-Free Guarantee

    Lenoir-Rhyne announces tuition-free guarantee for North and South Carolina students
    With the Lenoir-Rhyne Tuition-Free Guarantee, tuition will never stand in the way of your dreams. Starting in fall 2026, eligible students from North and South Carolina can earn a world-class education tuition-free—powered by scholarships and grants, not loans.

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Visit or Connect With Us


Start your journey toward getting your graduate degree with a campus visit, attending an information session or live support appointment.

A graduate degree from Lenoir-Rhyne University gives you an edge in a competitive marketplace. We can show you how to make a graduate degree a reality through both virtual or on-campus visit options.

Virtual Information Sessions


Information sessions allow you to:

  • Engage with graduate faculty to learn about your program of interest.
  • Learn about the costs of a degree and explore options for financial assistance options available for you.
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On-Campus Graduate Student Visits


We are excited to host you on campus for an in-person visit. During your visit you will have the opportunity to meet with an admission counselor, a program faculty member and sit in on a class. Contact an admission counselor or email us admission@lr.edu or to schedule a campus visit.

Connect with Your Admission Counselor


Your admission counselor will assist you throughout the admission process and serve as your liaison to LR until enrollment. 

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News & Events

Student in audience smiles to camera while attending commencement ceremony

Lenoir-Rhyne expands access to higher education with a bold initiative that removes tuition costs for families across the Carolinas.

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Joe Bear waves to the crowd at the homecoming parade

From reunions and campus celebrations to the inauguration of President McGee, Lenoir-Rhyne’s Homecoming weekend October 16-18 will highlight tradition, connection and new beginnings.

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