Lenoir-Rhyne University
Summary
Quick Stats
PO Box 7227
Hickory, NC 28603-7227
Phone: (828) 328-7300
Tuition:
$26,524 tuition and fees
Students:
1,564 enrolled
Admissions:
rolling application deadline
rolling accepted
Lenoir-Rhyne University is a private institution that was founded in 1891. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,564, its setting is urban, and the campus size is 100 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Lenoir-Rhyne University's ranking in the 2012 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Colleges (South), 28. Its tuition and fees are $26,524 (2011-12).
School mission (as provided by the school):
Lenoir-Rhyne provides an unparalleled quality of caring and a friendly, nurturing environment in which students develop a sense of belonging from their freshman to senior year. Our students experience close relationships with faculty and staff who are role models and mentors. The liberal arts and sciences serve as the foundation for a variety of careers and as guidance for a meaningful life. We emphasize theoretical and practical experiences in education that develop students to their fullest potential through a sense of vocation and service. We honor our traditions. We encourage faith development, continuous learning, respect for difference and academic freedom.
General Information
School type - private, coed college
Year founded - 1891
Religious affiliation - Lutheran
Academic calendar - semester
Setting - urban
2010 Endowment - N/A
Applying
Selectivity - selective
Fall 2010 acceptance rate - 75%
Application deadline - rolling
SAT/ACT scores must be received by - August 15
Academic Life
Class sizes -
Student-faculty ratio - 13:1
4-year graduation rate - 38% - Medium
Five most popular majors for 2010 graduates -
Health Professions and Related Programs 21% Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services 16% Education 13% Biological and Biomedical Sciences 8% Social Sciences 8%