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Undergraduate Cost of Attendance

We know that cost is a determining factor in where you attend college. If you estimate your cost of attendance, this provides a more realistic view of preparing for your college experience.

The cost of attendance is an estimate of your educational expenses for enrollment before financial aid. It establishes average prices for different categories of students, such as full-time versus part-time.

Determining Your Costs

The easiest way to determine your costs.

  1. Apply to Lenoir-Rhyne University
  2. Apply to FAFSA

Once we know your particular circumstances, we will work with you to provide a personalized financial aid package. All students who receive financial aid must complete the FAFSA to determine your needs. 

We encourage you to use our Net Price Calculator tool to provide you with a rough estimate of the cost to attend Lenoir-Rhyne.

Please note that Net Price Calculator estimates are based on the 2024-2025 cost of tuition. 

Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, Lenoir-Rhyne did a tuition reset and reduced tuition by 30 percent for all new and returning, full-time undergraduate students.

Full-time Undergraduate Resident Student 2024-2025

  • Tuition:* $31,000 (year)
  • Room and Board (including dining meal plan): $13,400 (year)
  • Student Fee:** $900 ($450/semester) 
  • Total: $45,300 

*The listed undergraduate tuition rate does not take into account any awarded financial aid and scholarships, including the Lenoir-Rhyne Promise. 

**The student fee covers enhanced student services like faster Wi-Fi in residence halls and expanded mental health and medical services.

Miscellaneous Tuition & Fee Charges

Part-time, LR Online or Summer Session Tuition

  • Undergraduate Part-time Student (<12 credits in a semester): $690/credit
  • LR Online (fully online undergraduate degree programs): $400/credit
  • Summer Session (all degree-seeking students): $690/credit
  • University Christian High School / High School Scholars: $210/credit
  • Certificate Programs: $690/credit
  • Course Audit: $300/credit
  • Senior Citizens (65+): $125/credit

Student Fees

  • LR Online Student Fee: $300 (all semesters)
  • Summer Undergraduate Student Fee: $300
  • Computer Bear Bucks: $300 ($150 each fall and spring)

Food & Housing

  • Private Room Rate: $4,600 (year)
  • Summer Room Rate
    • Single Occupancy: $210 (half price if eight or more credits) 
    • Double Occupancy: $170 (half price if eight or more credits)

Miscellaneous

  • Parking Permit Fee - Hickory Campus: $60
  • Replacement ID/Key: $15
  • Transcript Fee: $10
  • Application Fee - Undergraduate: Waived
  • Non-compliance with Housing Policy Fee: $3,500
  • Estimated Total Cost of Attendance - Undergraduate

    In compliance with the Department of Education, indirect costs, including books, transportation and miscellaneous expenses, are added to tuition, fees, food and housing to determine Lenoir-Rhyne’s official total cost of attendance. The average cost of attendance for undergraduate programs for 2024-2025 is $49,910.

    Food and housing figures are based on a standard double room and the unlimited meal plan. Total actual costs per student may vary depending on food and housing selections. Aggregate financial aid may not exceed the student’s calculated cost of attendance.

    Federal regulations allow limited exceptions or adjustments to information reported on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Such exceptions or adjustments, known as Special Circumstances or Professional Judgment, are considered on a case-by-case basis based on supporting documentation of your circumstances.