• Return to Normal University Operations on Thursday, Feb. 20

    Lenoir-Rhyne University will return to normal university operations on Thursday, Feb. 20, at our all of our campus locations—Hickory, Columbia and Asheville. Classes will resume as scheduled, and all offices will be open.

    UPDATE: Feb. 20, 9:15 a.m. (from Academic Affairs)
    Due to the recent weather changes in Hickory, you may opt to move your classes to remote delivery today if you have concerns about safely traveling to campus. If you choose to hold classes remotely, please notify your students and your dean as soon as possible.

    For those holding in-person classes, we ask that you exercise flexibility with attendance policies, understanding that some students may face transportation challenges or safety concerns. Students should not feel compelled to risk unsafe travel conditions to attend class.

    Please communicate your teaching plans to your students and your dean.

    Thank you for your cooperation in ensuring everyone's safety while maintaining academic continuity.

Providing Access to Possibilities

Undergraduate Cost & Financial Aid


College is a big investment in your future—personally, professionally and financially.

We offer options to help you make college more affordable, so you can feel confident and empowered about your decision to attend LR.

You will find that a Lenoir-Rhyne degree is recognized and respected by employers in the job market.

Making College Affordable


Smiling student at commencement

Value. It’s a small word, but it can mean big things. We would argue that the value of a Lenoir-Rhyne education far exceeds its price tag. We also recognize that a college education is often one of the most significant investments a family makes. In our view, affordability should not be a barrier to enrollment.

Every student deserves access to an affordable education. We have the resources to make it happen.

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Types of Financial Aid


Ninety-nine percent of our undergraduate students receive some form of financial aid and Lenoir-Rhyne offers more than $30 million in financial aid to students annually.

We offer academic, merit, talent, need-based and other scholarships for all our qualified and deserving students.

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Cost of Attendance


It’s the big question on every prospective college student’s mind: how much is tuition and room and board?

The cost of attendance is determined based on what financial aid you receive (scholarships, grants, loans, etc.) and your expected family contribution. 

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Ataysha Fininen

I would describe the LR community as diverse and very inclusive; everyone has the opportunity to be involved in anything that they want to since there are so many different clubs and organizations.

Ataysha Fininen '22, Psychology

Paying Your Bill


You will be responsible for paying your tuition, fees and other charges each semester, and Lenoir-Rhyne provides several payment methods to help you with this process. 

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Tishara Sneed stands next to her art on exhibit, a woven design with traditional masks

Appearing in “The Art of Profession” exhibition, the four students shared work inspired by nature, street art and Indigenous cultures.

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Two students sit with a fluffy golden therapy dog in Cromer Center

February 17-21, Mental Health Awareness Week will present a diverse slate of strategies and provide resources in support of the whole university community.

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