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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Two counseling students working on assignment in class

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News & Events

The full class of 2026 Tri-Alpha inductees at the front of Grace Chapel

Lenoir-Rhyne hosts second annual Tri-Alpha induction ceremony

The Kappa Eta chapter of the national honor society for first-generation college students celebrated its second induction, honoring members who show resilience, leadership and excellence.

Professors and PA studies students gather around a light table to look at imaging

12th annual healthcare symposium highlights interdisciplinary approach

Healthcare professionals, students and community partners are invited to Lenoir-Rhyne on March 26 to explore topics in comprehensive, patient-centered care.

March 17 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM / Belk Centrum

Panel Discussion: What Binds A Nation?

March 21 All Day / Various Locations

LR A Cappella Choir Tour - March 21-22, 24-27