Lenoir at Rhyne University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Hickory, NC

$39,900

Avg tuition

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About Lenoir at Rhyne University

School Type: Private

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: Christian, Evangelical Lutheran Church While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Military Friendly: YesMilitary-friendly schools are Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges, offer the Yellow Ribbon Program, and have a dedicated point of contact to support veterans, military service members, and their families. Explore our college guide for service members and veterans to learn more.

Lenoir at Rhyne University is a small private university located on an urban campus in Hickory, North Carolina. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,783, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 77%. The university offers 48 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 45%, and a student-faculty ratio of 13:1. Tuition and fees for students are $39,900.

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

77% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

73% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

45% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Recommended

High school transcript Required

High school rank Considered (not required)

Letter of recommendation Considered (not required)

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Considered (not required)

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

Resource

Undergraduate Application Guide

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

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Students enrolled

53%

Online student enrollment

13:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online

On-campus

Hybrid

The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program.

International

Online classes are available for students around the world.

Demographics

White

69%

Black

11%

Hispanic

Two or more races

Unknown

Non-U.S. Citizen

Asian

American Indian/Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

Information not available

Female student population

65%

Socio-economic diversity

44% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Costs to Consider	Price
Books and supplies	$1,360
On-campus room and board	$12,700
On-campus other expenses	$3,250
Off-campus (not with family) room and board	$12,700
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses	$3,250
Off-campus (with family) other expenses	$3,250

Total cost by category	In-state	Out-of-state
On-campus	$57,210	$57,210
Off-campus without family	$57,210	$57,210
Off-campus with family	$44,510	$44,510

#	Programs	BA	MA	Doc
1	Biological And Biomedical Sciences
	Biology/Biological Sciences, General
2	Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
	Business Administration and Management, General
	Organizational Leadership
	Accounting
	Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
	Finance, General
	International Business/Trade/Commerce
	Management Science, General
	Marketing/Marketing Management, General
	Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
3	Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
	Communication, General
4	Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
	Computer and Information Sciences, General
	Information Science/Studies
5	Education
	Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
	Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
	Community College Education
	Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
	Elementary Education and Teaching
	Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other
	Music Teacher Education
	Secondary Education and Teaching
6	Engineering Technologies/Technicians
	Engineering Technology, General
7	English Language And Literature/Letters
	Creative Writing
	English Language and Literature, General
8	Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
	Spanish Language and Literature
9	Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
	Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
	Occupational Therapy/Therapist
	Public Health, General (MPH, DPH)
	Physician Assistant
	Nursing Administration (MSN, MS, PhD)
	Health and Wellness, General
	Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
	Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
	Athletic Training/Trainer
	Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
10	History
	History, General
11	Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
	Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
12	Mathematics And Statistics
	Mathematics, General
13	Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
	Sustainability Studies
14	Natural Resources And Conservation
	Environmental Studies
15	Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
	Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
	Kinesiology and Exercise Science
16	Philosophy And Religious Studies
	Religion/Religious Studies
17	Physical Sciences
	Physics, General
	Chemistry, General
18	Psychology
	Psychology, General
19	Public Administration And Social Service Professions
	Human Services, General
20	Security And Protective Services
	Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
21	Social Sciences
	Economics, General
	International Relations and Affairs
	Political Science and Government, General
	Sociology
22	Theology And Religious Vocations
	Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other
	Divinity/Ministry (BD, MDiv
	Theology/Theological Studies
	Religious/Sacred Music
23	Visual And Performing Arts
	Fine/Studio Arts, General
	Graphic Design
	Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
	Music Performance, General

Lenoir at Rhyne University

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

About Lenoir at Rhyne University

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight This school has a high acceptance rate. This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

This school has a high acceptance rate.

Retention Rate Insight

Graduation Rate Insight

Application Considerations

Transfer Credit Policy

SAT & ACT

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

Ways Students Can Learn

Demographics

Socio-economic diversity

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Online Programs

Total Online Enrollment

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Total Undergraduate Cost

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Average Aid Awarded

Financial Outlook

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division II with football

Participation

Degrees Awarded by Program

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

Education

Engineering Technologies/Technicians

English Language And Literature/Letters

Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics

Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences

History

Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities

Mathematics And Statistics

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

Natural Resources And Conservation

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies

Philosophy And Religious Studies

Physical Sciences

Psychology

Public Administration And Social Service Professions

Security And Protective Services

Social Sciences

Theology And Religious Vocations

Visual And Performing Arts

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.