Lenoir-Rhyne University
Hickory, North Carolina · Private nonprofit, 4-year
At a glance
Average net price
$20,689
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
47.8%
Admission rate
85%
Undergrad size
1,359
In-state tuition
$31,900
Out-of-state tuition
$31,900
Cost of attendance
$44,621
Median earnings (10y)
$45,543
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- 75.5%
- Locale
- City
Programs breakdown
18 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by trades & services (23%), social sciences (20%), business (19%).
- STEM11%
- Health18%
- Business19%
- Humanities & arts8%
- Social sciences20%
- Trades & services23%
- Parks & recreation19.3%~262 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Business19.0%~258 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Health professions18.4%~250 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Education6.5%~89 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~89 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Social sciences5.6%~77 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Psychology4.8%~65 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~56 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Computer science3.0%~40 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~40 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~36 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~24 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- English1.2%~16 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Theology1.2%~16 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- History1.2%~16 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Communication0.9%~12 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~8 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~4 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | Master's | 147 | $64,504 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 125 | $47,513 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 105 | $56,396 | $26,300 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | Master's | 93 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 87 | $23,411 | $27,000 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Bachelor's | 52 | — | $27,000 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Doctoral | 41 | — | — |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 39 | — | $27,000 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 38 | — | — |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 35 | — | $27,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 34 | — | $27,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master's | 29 | $37,847 | — |
| Public Health. | Master's | 29 | — | — |
| Theological and Ministerial Studies. | Master's | 27 | $63,193 | — |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 24 | — | — |
| Human Services, General. | Master's | 21 | $36,924 | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 20 | — | — |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Master's | 19 | — | — |
| Human Services, General. | Bachelor's | 19 | — | $27,000 |
| Physics. | Bachelor's | 18 | — | — |
| Information Science/Studies. | Bachelor's | 15 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | Master's | 11 | $41,616 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Master's | 10 | $68,990 | — |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 9 | — | — |
| Sustainability Studies. | Master's | 8 | — | — |
| Public Health. | Bachelor's | 8 | — | — |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations. | Bachelor's | 8 | — | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 8 | — | — |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | Master's | 6 | — | — |
| Mathematics. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
| Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries. | Master's | 5 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Lenoir-Rhyne University
Lenoir-Rhyne University is a mid-sized institution located in Hickory, North Carolina, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 1,359 undergraduate students in a city setting. The most popular fields of study include Parks & recreation, Business, Health professions.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Lenoir-Rhyne University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $20,689 per year, which is above the national average compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $31,900 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $44,621 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 47.8%, a average completion outcome. 75.5% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $45,543 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Lenoir-Rhyne University confers degrees and certificates across 18 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Parks & recreation, Business, Health professions. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by trades & services (23% of credentials), social sciences (20% of credentials), business (19% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Lenoir-Rhyne University accepts 85% of applicants, making it open or near-open admission.
Location & campus
Set in Hickory, North Carolina (city), Lenoir-Rhyne University draws students from across North Carolina and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Lenoir-Rhyne University
Q.How much does Lenoir-Rhyne University cost?
The average net price at Lenoir-Rhyne University is $20,689 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $44,621.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Lenoir-Rhyne University?
Lenoir-Rhyne University has a 6-year graduation rate of 47.8% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Lenoir-Rhyne University?
Lenoir-Rhyne University admits 85% of applicants, which is considered open or near-open admission.
Q.How much do Lenoir-Rhyne University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Lenoir-Rhyne University graduate earns $45,543 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Lenoir-Rhyne University?
Published tuition is $31,900 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Lenoir-Rhyne University located?
Lenoir-Rhyne University is located in Hickory, North Carolina (ZIP 28601).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Lenoir-Rhyne University at their official website.