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.

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

Taking the lead: Lindsey Gustafson ’27

She arrived at Lenoir-Rhyne without any marching band experience. Now drum major Lindsey Gustafson ’27 takes the podium with the Spirit of LR as the ensemble brings music and energy to campus and community.

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Meet the SGA Prez: Brooks Higginbotham ’27

Meet the student leader working to make LR's Student Government Association more accessible — and learn his strong opinions on Oreos, Darius Rucker and teleportation.

October 22 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM / Belk Centrum

Visiting Writers Series: Marjan Kamali

January 21 6:30 PM - 7:00 PM / P.E. Monroe Auditorium

Visiting Writers Series: Michael Finkel