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Admission


Your future starts here. Lenoir-Rhyne University offers an education with tremendous value that fosters social mobility, engaged faculty who are invested in your personal success and a supportive campus community.

We offer a variety of degrees for undergraduate, graduate and seminary students. In addition, prospective students have three campus locations to choose from: Hickory, Asheville and Columbia, in addition to online programs.

Get in touch with an undergraduate admission counselor, graduate admission counselor or seminary admission contact today and start your next great adventure at Lenoir-Rhyne. 

The Value of an LR Degree


Whether you're pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree, education is a major investment. But we know it's worth it.

Our small class sizes translate to individualized and hands-on learning, giving you a more significant return on investment than at other universities where you get lost in the crowd.

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Academics


We offer a variety of undergraduate majors and graduate programs. Plus, our intimate learning environment enables our faculty to connect deeply with each student.

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Jocelyn Lowe Shuping

The Accelerated Master's Degree and Alumni Advantage discount programs provided incomparable savings. I think these two programs are great incentives for LR students, and each helps promote the other.

Jocelyn Lowe Shuping '20, MS '21

What Makes Us Different


Whether it's our small class sizes, supportive campus communities or a variety of majors, discover what makes Lenoir-Rhyne University so unique.

Campus Life


Our campuses in Hickory, Asheville and Columbia offer small campus community environments while providing lots of opportunities for off-campus fun and outdoor recreation.

Admission Staff


Our experienced faculty and staff are the backbone of our great university.

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News & Events

The five members of Bear With Us show the backs of their t-shirts on the stage

The members of LR's first improv comedy group invite the world to join their zany antics and laugh along with them.

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Fred Whitt and Harry Titus shake hands by the podium on the PE Monroe stage

The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Equity Award will recognize campus and community leaders for their work building a more inclusive and connected world.

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