• Announcing the Lenoir-Rhyne Tuition-Free Guarantee

    Lenoir-Rhyne announces tuition-free guarantee for North and South Carolina students
    With the Lenoir-Rhyne Tuition-Free Guarantee, tuition will never stand in the way of your dreams. Starting in fall 2026, eligible students from North and South Carolina can earn a world-class education tuition-free—powered by scholarships and grants, not loans.

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Graduate Cost & Financial Aid


Every student deserves access to an affordable education. We have the resources to make it happen.

A top-quality graduate education is both accessible and affordable at Lenoir-Rhyne. Among comparable universities, we’re one of the more affordable options. With our array of loans and financial aid options, you can make this exceptional value even better.

Types of Financial Aid


Learn what we offer in financial aid options to support your professional and personal goals.

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Cost of Attendance


Value. It’s a small word, but it can mean big things. We would argue that the value of a Lenoir-Rhyne education far exceeds its price tag. We also recognize that a college education is often one of the most significant investments you make. In our view, affordability should not be a barrier to earn your master’s degree.

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Cathleen Gaffney

The community and family aspect makes LR rare. I have never experienced a group of people that are more a family than Bear nation. The support we get from the Hickory area is unlike any other school.

Cathleen Gaffney '20 Finance/Marketing, MBA '21

Paying Your Bill


You will be responsible for paying your bill, including tuition, fees and other charges each semester, and Lenoir-Rhyne provides several methods to pay.

Pay Your Bill

Financial Aid Staff


To help you put the cost of a Lenoir-Rhyne education within reach of your college dreams, our financial aid staff can assist you. We are committed to providing answers to your questions.

Director of Financial Aid
625 7th Ave NE, LRU 7227
Hickory, NC 28601
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Human Resource Specialist
625 7th Ave NE, LRU 7691
Hickory, NC 28601
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Lindsay Gustafson, Cody Stagner, Brysen Rodriguez, Aaron Hollar

LR students Lindsay Gustafson ’27, Cody Stagner ’27, Brysen Rodriguez ’28 and Aaron Hollar ’26 joined the 2025 North Carolina Intercollegiate Honor Band, showcasing talent, teamwork and collaboration.

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George Hall at sunset with Charge Forward logo

Lenoir-Rhyne is charging forward—removing barriers, expanding opportunity and shaping tomorrow’s leaders through a preeminent, purpose-driven student experience.

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