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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Lenoir-Rhyne University celebrates record-breaking $16 million fundraising year

Donor support in FY25 exceeded expectations across key areas, boosting scholarships, campus improvements and strategic initiatives.

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Study shows significant economic impact Lenoir-Rhyne brings to region

Lenoir-Rhyne delivers a substantial economic boost to the Unifour region— encompassing the counties of Alexander, Burke, Caldwell and Catawba—generating $113.6 million in added income during the 2022-23 fiscal year, according to a new study.

September 11 7:00 PM-8:00 PM / Belk Centrum

Visiting Writers Series: Shelby Van Pelt

November 20 7:00 PM-8:00 PM / Belk Centrum

Visiting Writers Series: Patrick Bringley