Lenoir-Rhyne University
Acceptance
85%
Tuition
$31,900
Grad Rate (4yr)
35%
Retention
76%
Earnings
$45,543
AI Overview
Lenoir-Rhyne University blends Lutheran liberal arts traditions with strong professional programs in conservation science, global studies, and communications at its Blue Ridge Mountain-adjacent campus in Hickory, NC. The close-knit community of 2,000 students emphasizes faith exploration (not required) and experiential learning. Students who want personal attention from professors while gaining hands-on research and internship experience tend to flourish here. The university's unique emphasis on sustainability includes a working observatory and extensive natural resources programs.
AI-generated interpretation, separate from the federal statistics on this page · refreshed Mar 2026
SAT Score Range
SAT data not available
ACT Score Range
ACT data not available
Tuition
$31,900
Room & Board
$13,400
Average Net Price
$20,689
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants & scholarships
Receive Pell Grants
39%
Take Federal Loans
56%
Median Debt at Graduation
$26,000
6-Year Graduation Rate
1st Year Retention Rate
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
$45,543Median Debt
At graduation for completers
$26,000Top Programs by Earnings
Bachelor's degree graduatesRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
49 graduates
$78,839
4 yrs after graduation
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness
40 graduates
$53,609
4 yrs after graduation
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
22 graduates
$44,131
4 yrs after graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard
Available Programs
53+ programsAnd 41 more programs available
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