Locations

Founded in 1891, Lenoir-Rhyne University is a co-educational, private liberal arts institution with 45+ undergraduate degree programs and 20+ graduate degree programs.

LR enrolls more than 2,300 undergraduate and graduate students. LR’s main campus is in Hickory, North Carolina, where both undergraduate and graduate degrees are offered.

The university also offers graduate degree programs online and at locations in Asheville, North Carolina, and Columbia, South Carolina.

LR is affiliated with the North Carolina Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and welcomes students from all religious backgrounds.

One University, Multiple Locations

Discover our campuses, visit or connect with us and see for yourself all that LR has to offer.

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2,300⁺

Student enrollment across locations

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$30M

Financial aid awarded to students annually

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News & Events

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Record-breaking support fuels Bears Give Back

Lenoir-Rhyne’s ninth annual Bears Give Back set a new record with 1,514 donors contributing $627,995. See how the LR community came together to support students, programs, and campus initiatives.

Spirit in action: Jaylen Glenn '28

Jaylen Glenn found his home at LR as a cheerleader, resident assistant and campus leader, using every role to build community, support others and help students feel at home.

April 10 7:00 PM / Grace Chapel

Chamber Woodwind Ensemble & LR A Cappella Choir Home Concert

April 11 All Day / Moretz Stadium

Bearapalooza