Undergraduate Admission

Discover the countless ways LR can help you achieve your goals.

If you’re ready to transform your future, Lenoir-Rhyne University is the perfect choice for you.

With 55 majors to choose from, you can connect with an admission counselor to find the perfect path for your dreams and goals. To help you get the most out of your education, we offer small class sizes so that you can get hands-on learning from our incredible faculty.

Accredited and affordable, LR provides students with an excellent experience and tremendous value. We offer almost all students who enroll some level of financial assistance. Plus, thanks to generous donations from our alumni, we offer academic, merit, talent, need-based financial aid and scholarships for qualified and deserving students.

You can apply to LR as a first-year student using the Common App or the LR application. Our October 15 priority decision deadline is not binding, and ACT/SAT test scores are not required for admission or enrollment into our university. LR offers rolling admission through July 1.

As you seek an undergraduate program that aligns with your goals, learn more about our application process, financial support and campus life.

Visit & Explore LR

We invite you to discover your life-changing experience at LR. Explore and visit our campus.

The Lenoir-Rhyne Experience

We believe our university experience provides you with degree opportunities, support networks and affordability. Our alumni and student testimonials speak for themselves.

Everyone hopes to make a difference in the world. For me, I want to show first-generation Americans that their dream is theirs to live.

Yer Vang '20, Psychology

Academics

Our university is home to many programs, including nursing, sciences, education, business and liberal arts. You will have the opportunity to do internships, study abroad and service-learning experiences to further your education outside the classroom. Choose from more than 50 undergraduate programs to start on your path to achieving your degree.

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The LR community is welcoming and friendly. I am from England and coming to the U.S. to study was both exciting and daunting. However, I soon felt at home at LR, and it became my home away from home.

Ainee O'Connor '20, German/International Economics

Campus Life

At Lenoir-Rhyne, you can easily access everything that makes college life complete:

60+ student organizations and activities scheduled throughout the year.
Multiple dining opportunities ranging from our dining hall to Chick-Fil-A, Bento Sushi, Joe's Coffee and more.
Access to a fitness center, pool, athletic facilities and intramural offerings.
Health and wellness support.
Locations for study, quiet reflection and more.

We offer an inclusive and safe atmosphere where you can gather with friends, take a break from studying, hang out and relax.

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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

The Lenoir-Rhyne community, seeks to ensure LR is a place where all of our students, faculty and staff feel welcome and can thrive. Our Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion works closely with administration, faculty and staff to be inclusive, in providing an excellent educational and work experience.

We value everyone regardless of culture, religion, gender, race or socioeconomic status. We are committed to finding strength in our differences and producing leaders who embrace and advance diversity, equity and inclusion.

It is through meaningful interactions with those who do not look like us nor share similar backgrounds, where we as a community are better equipped to understand who we are and ultimately who we can become. By valuing these differences and all that we share, you learn how to interact effectively with a wide variety of people, which builds community and prepares you for the world after Lenoir-Rhyne.

Go Beyond What’s Expected

We don’t just offer a world-class education—we create a community of passionate learners to lift you up and inspire you to become your best self.

13:1

Student to Faculty Ratio

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$30M

Provided in student financial aid each year

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Professor talking to students from front of classroom

News & Events

A vocation to spread sunshine

College isn’t just about preparing for a career. It’s also about discovering who you are and finding a sense of purpose for your life and work. For Sarah Attalla ’23, the Living Well Center at Lenoir-Rhyne provided the perfect guide for her journey.

A farewell to LR’s “Mama Bear”

After more than two decades at LR, Dean Katie Fisher will retire at the end of May 2023. Known for her caring but firm leadership, she has influenced the culture of student life on campus and influenced individual students' lives in immeasurable ways.

June 21 All Day / Lenoir-Rhyne University - Hickory

The Charge: New Student Orientation

June 22 All Day / Lenoir-Rhyne University - Hickory

The Charge: New Student Orientation