Lenoir-Rhyne University
Hickory, NC
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,458
Graduate Enrollment: 826
Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
Evangelical Lutheran Church
Campus Details
Small City (<100k)
Four-year, small, highly residential
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full-time, selective, lower transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 85.72%
Male/Female: 40% / 60% (2017)
First generation college students: 31.7% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 3.0% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 1.1% (2011)
Test scores for admission: Recommended
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 60.1% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 41.5% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 29.3% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 19.7% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 65.0%
Black: 12.2%
Hispanic: 8.6%
Asian: 1.7%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.6%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 4.3%
Non-resident alien: 4.9%
Unknown race: 2.7%
Black: 12.2%
Hispanic: 8.6%
Asian: 1.7%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.6%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 4.3%
Non-resident alien: 4.9%
Unknown race: 2.7%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $53,194
In-State tuition: $41,500Out-of-State tuition: $41,500
Estimated books and supplies: $1,360 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $12,800 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $3,250 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $12,800 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $3,250 (2022)
Average Family Income: $63,366 (2017)
Median Family Income: $44,653 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 35.8%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 58.3%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $26,000 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $276 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $18,888 |
| $30k-48k | $19,751 |
| $48k-75k | $18,975 |
| $75k-110k | $24,314 |
| $110k+ | $25,317 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 39%6-year graduation rate: 48%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 96.8% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $26,000 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $8,750 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $15,104 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $16,750 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 72.2% (2015) |
| @3 year | 77.0% (2017) |
| @5 year | 82.4% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 48.8% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 48.8% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $38,088 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $44,580 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Information Science/Studies. | 5 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 5 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | 8 | $41,953 ($3,496) | $46,241 ($3,853) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 17 | $27,000 | $286 | $37,362 ($3,114) | |
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 23 | $233 | $39,558 ($3,297) | $45,869 ($3,822) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Engineering Technology, General. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 10 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | 2 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 14 | $27,000 | $286 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 4 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Sustainability Studies. | 6 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 16 | $85,408 ($7,117) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 56 | $27,000 | $286 | $20,571 ($1,714) | $44,101 ($3,675) |
| Master's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Religion/Religious Studies. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Religious/Sacred Music. | 1 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Theological and Ministerial Studies. | 10 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Physics. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 14 | $27,000 | $271 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Human Services, General. | 13 | $27,000 | $286 | ||
| Master's Degree | Human Services, General. | 16 | $384 | $37,535 ($3,128) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Economics. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | International Relations and National Security Studies. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Design and Applied Arts. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General. | 5 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | 44 | $1,353 | $90,052 ($7,504) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health/Medical Preparatory Programs. | 10 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | 41 | $608 | $40,834 ($3,403) | ||
| Master's Degree | Public Health. | 7 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions. | 31 | $821 | $66,067 ($5,506) | $73,582 ($6,132) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 44 | $26,300 | $223 | $60,128 ($5,011) | $60,268 ($5,022) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 5 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 46 | $343 | $45,896 ($3,825) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations. | 8 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 21 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | International Business. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | 22 | $27,000 | $285 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Marketing. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 3 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $67,356Full time faculty: 100%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 12.0
School's endowment start of year: $116,043,326 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $138,409,957 (2022)