Create What Comes Next

The Lenoir-Rhyne Experience


Your future is full of potential—an LR education helps you unlock it.

At Lenoir-Rhyne, you’ll never be just a number. Small class sizes mean your professors will know you by name and provide the personalized support you need to thrive. You’ll get the close-knit experience of a liberal arts college paired with the real-world preparation of a career-focused university.

You’ll learn by doing—through internships, research, service and hands-on experiences—so you graduate ready for both a meaningful career and a fulfilling life. At LR, you’ll discover your calling and become the kind of leader who makes a difference in your community and beyond.

Katelyn Vause

I chose LR because I felt a connection to the school the first time I saw it. I liked the feel of a small campus and my scholarship made attendance affordable.

Katelyn Vause '18, English

Go Beyond What’s Expected


We don’t just offer a world-class education—we create a community of passionate learners to lift you up and inspire you to become your best self.

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15:1
Student to Faculty Ratio
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$30M
Provided in student financial aid each year
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News & Events

Lauren Mena holds a banner declaring her School Counselor of the Year

Named Charlotte Mecklenburg and North Carolina School Counselor of the Year, Mena uses her background in mental health and education to strengthen student success and family engagement.

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Scott Owens

Owens teaches creative writing at Lenoir-Rhyne and has mentored hundreds of student writers. Now he brings that same commitment to his new role as Hickory’s first poet laureate.

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