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Undergraduate Cost of Attendance


We know that cost is a determining factor in where you attend college. If you estimate your cost of attendance, this provides a more realistic view of preparing for your college experience.

The cost of attendance is an estimate of your educational expenses for enrollment before financial aid. It establishes average prices for different categories of students, such as full-time versus part-time.

Determining Your Costs


The easiest way to determine your costs.

  1. Apply to Lenoir-Rhyne University
  2. Apply to FAFSA

Once we know your particular circumstances, we will work with you to provide a personalized financial aid package. All students who receive financial aid must complete the FAFSA to determine your needs. 

We encourage you to use our Net Price Calculator tool to provide you with a rough estimate of the cost to attend Lenoir-Rhyne.

Please note that Net Price Calculator estimates are based on the 2023-2024 cost of tuition. 

Undergraduate Tuition


In 2023, Lenoir-Rhyne did a tuition reset and reduced tuition by 30 percent for all new and returning, full-time undergraduate students.

2024-2025

  • Full-time Undergraduate Tuition:* $31,000
  • Room and Board (including dining meal plan): $13,400 
  • Student Fee:** $900 ($450/semester) 
  • Total: $45,300 

*The listed undergraduate tuition rate does not take into account any awarded financial aid and scholarships, including the Lenoir-Rhyne Promise

**The student fee covers enhanced student services like faster Wi-Fi in residence halls and expanded mental health and medical services. 

  • Estimated Total Cost of Attendance - Undergraduate

    In compliance with the Department of Education, indirect costs, including books, transportation and miscellaneous expenses, are added to tuition, fees, food and housing to determine Lenoir-Rhyne’s official total cost of attendance. The average cost of attendance for undergraduate programs for 2023-24 is $48,410.

    Food and housing figures are based on a standard double room and the unlimited meal plan. Total actual costs per student may vary depending on food and housing selections. Aggregate financial aid may not exceed the student’s calculated cost of attendance.

    Federal regulations allow limited exceptions or adjustments to information reported on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Such exceptions or adjustments, known as Special Circumstances or Professional Judgment, are considered on a case-by-case basis based on supporting documentation of your circumstances.

Adult Learner Undergraduate Tuition


$690 per credit hour
Amounts are based on 2024-25 rates and serve as an estimation. Amounts do not include fees, books and supplies or personal expenses.

**Adult learner students are charged tuition at a discounted rate in lieu of institutional aid provided they remain registered for less than 13 credit hours. Please speak with Morgan Logan, assistant director of undergraduate admission, if you are interested in enrolling in 13 or more credit hours per semester.

  • Estimated Total Cost of Attendance - Adult Learner

    In compliance with the Department of Education indirect costs, including books, transportation and miscellaneous expenses are added to tuition, fees, food and housing to determine Lenoir-Rhyne’s official total cost of attendance. The average cost of attendance for adult learner programs for 2023-24 is $34,730.

    Total actual costs per student may vary depending on program type and food and housing selections. Aggregate financial aid may not exceed the student’s calculated cost of attendance.