Lenoir-Rhyne University
Lenoir-Rhyne University is a private non-profit college or university in Hickory, NC, with about 58 programs reporting completions in the federal extract used on this page. It reports a completion rate of about 47.78% for the cohort window published by the Education Department—one yardstick, not the whole story of student success.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $31,900
- 2024 Average Net Price: $20,689 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 84.59% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,359 95.7% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 47.78%
Lenoir-Rhyne University: what the data shows
Common questions about Lenoir-Rhyne University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Lenoir-Rhyne University?
Lenoir-Rhyne University is located in Hickory, NC (ZIP 28601).
NCES locale classification: Town.
Is Lenoir-Rhyne University public or private?
Lenoir-Rhyne University is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Lenoir-Rhyne University cost?
Published tuition: $31,900.
Average net price after aid: $20,689.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $18,669 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $18,768 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $17,209 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $21,878 |
| $110,001+ | $25,866 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $127,600.
How hard is it to get into Lenoir-Rhyne University?
Admission rate: 84.59%.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Lenoir-Rhyne University?
Total enrollment: 1,359 students.
About 96% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Lenoir-Rhyne University?
150%-time completion rate: 47.78%.
First-year retention: 75.5%.
What do graduates of Lenoir-Rhyne University earn?
Median earnings: $44,799 six years after entry; $45,543 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $26,000.
39.20% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Lenoir-Rhyne University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (625 completions)
- CIP 512306 (78 completions)
- CIP 511508 (57 completions)
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research (46 completions)
- CIP 520201 (43 completions)
- CIP 310505 (42 completions)
- CIP 310504 (29 completions)
- CIP 521301 (24 completions)
- CIP 513101 (20 completions)
- General Biological Sciences (17 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Lenoir-Rhyne University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 84.59%; completion rate 47.78%; median earnings $45,543 at 10 years; net price $20,689. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$31,900
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Lenoir-Rhyne University was $31,900.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$20,689
2024 Value
In 2024 Lenoir-Rhyne University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $20,689.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$82,756 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$20,689 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$127,600 4-Year Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Lenoir-Rhyne University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
39.20% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
55.72% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Lenoir-Rhyne University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Lenoir-Rhyne University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $29,310 | $29,310 | $19,017 |
| 2014 | $30,922 | $30,922 | $19,369 |
| 2015 | $32,140 | $32,140 | $20,078 |
| 2016 | $33,730 | $33,730 | $18,299 |
| 2017 | $35,350 | $35,350 | $18,861 |
| 2018 | $36,400 | $36,400 | $19,976 |
| 2019 | $38,000 | $38,000 | $18,924 |
| 2020 | $39,900 | $39,900 | $18,772 |
| 2021 | $41,500 | $41,500 | $21,175 |
| 2022 | $43,000 | $43,000 | $21,596 |
| 2023 | $30,900 | $30,900 | $23,393 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
84.59% Acceptance Rate
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
95.7% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Lenoir-Rhyne University in 2024 is 1,359 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
75.5%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
35.48% 100% Completion Time
47.78% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 35.48% of students graduating from Lenoir-Rhyne University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Lenoir-Rhyne University.
Return on Investment
$26,000 Median Student Debt
$45,543 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
57.09% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
450.33% Return on Investment
5.7 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Lenoir-Rhyne University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
CIP 51.2306: 78 completions
CIP 51.1508: 57 completions
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research: 46 completions
CIP 52.0201: 43 completions
CIP 31.0505: 42 completions
CIP 31.0504: 29 completions
CIP 52.1301: 24 completions
CIP 51.3101: 20 completions
General Biological Sciences: 17 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 625 completions
Most popular programs at Lenoir-Rhyne University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates.
About
Lenoir-Rhyne University is a private non-profit institution located in Hickory, NC, offering 58 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 1,359 students. The admission rate is 84.59%. The institution maintains a 47.78% graduation rate. Approximately 39.20% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Location
Hickory, NC 28601
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 58 distinct degree programs, Lenoir-Rhyne University provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
FAQ
How much does Lenoir-Rhyne University cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $31,900 and average net price is $20,689 in the latest College Scorecard data.
How hard is it to get into Lenoir-Rhyne University?
The admission rate is 84.6% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data.
What do graduates of Lenoir-Rhyne University earn?
Median earnings are $44,799 six years after entry and $45,543 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Lenoir-Rhyne University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 47.8% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Lenoir-Rhyne University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $26,000.
How big is Lenoir-Rhyne University?
Total enrollment is about 1,359 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Lenoir-Rhyne University public or private?
Lenoir-Rhyne University is a private nonprofit institution located in Hickory, NC.
Is Lenoir-Rhyne University an HBCU?
No. Lenoir-Rhyne University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Lenoir-Rhyne University a tribal college?
No. Lenoir-Rhyne University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Lenoir-Rhyne University a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Lenoir-Rhyne University does not meet that proxy (reported share 8.8%).
Is Lenoir-Rhyne University religiously affiliated?
Yes. IPEDS reports a religious affiliation for Lenoir-Rhyne University: Evangelical Lutheran Church.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.