About
Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Contact
Jessica Stewart
Coordinator of Events and Campus Visits
Coordinator of Events and Campus Visits
Address
LRU Enrollment Management
Box 7227
Hickory, NC 28603
Box 7227
Hickory, NC 28603
Phone
828-328-7300
Email
admission@lr.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places On Campus
McCrorie Center
Cromer College Center
Shuford Physical Education Complex
Alex and Lee George Hall
Grace Chapel
Cromer College Center
Shuford Physical Education Complex
Alex and Lee George Hall
Grace Chapel
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Blue Ridge Mountains
Downtown Attractions
Catawba Science Center
Hickory Museum of Art
Hickory Crawdads Minor League Baseball
Downtown Attractions
Catawba Science Center
Hickory Museum of Art
Hickory Crawdads Minor League Baseball
Campus Tours
Campus Visiting Center
Monday - Friday
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
828-328-7300
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
828-328-7300
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times: 9:00 am and 1:30 pm
Average Length: 2 hours
Dates: Year-round
Times: 9:00 am and 1:30 pm
Average Length: 2 hours
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
Yes
Information Sessions
Available
Times
Before and after tours
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Advance Notice
1 week
Contact Email Address for Visit
www.lrbears.com
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
Douglas International Airport-in Charlotte, NC, 50 Miles from campus. Greensboro Airport is 75 miles from campus. Van, limousine, and taxi services and rental cars available for a trip from the airports to campus. Greyhound bus service is available to Hickory, it is 15 minutes from campus.
Driving Instructions to Campus
From Interstate 40:
Take Exit 125 "Lenoir-Rhyne University" Exit, Turn North onto Lenoir-Rhyne Blvd, Pass the Kickback Jacks and Mellow Mushroom Restaurants on the right and go thru five lights. At the sixth light (7th Avenue NE) take a left. Go straight through and you will begin to pass campus on your right. Stay in the right-hand lane go to the end of the block and turn right onto Stasavich Place. Turn immediately into the parking lot on your right which has reserved parking spaces for Admissions visitors. Admission Visitor Parking is directly across the street from the Admissions Office (Lohr Hall).
Local Accommodations
Hilton Garden Inn: 828.327.1000
Courtyard by Marriott: 828.267.2100
Crowne Plaza Hickory: 828.323.1000
Fairfield Inn & Suites: 828.431.3000
Hampton Inn: 828.624.2000
Holiday Inn Express: 828.328.2081
Kozy Kottage Uptown
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Admissions
Overview
Applicants: 5,087
Acceptance Rate: 65%
Average HS GPA: 3.36
SAT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
480 - 590
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
480 - 590
Testing Policies
Standardized testing policy for use in admission
Requires applicants to submit either the SAT or ACT
Deadlines
Early Action — November 7
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Academic GPA
Standardized Test Scores
Selectivity Rating
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Learn MoreAcademics
Academics
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
13:1
Total Faculty
284
with Terminal Degree
178
157
Women
127
Men
23
Minority
Most frequent class size
20 - 29
Most frequent lab / sub section size
10 - 19
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
39%
Graduate in 5 years
49%
Graduate in 6 years
50%
Majors
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AREA, ETHNIC, CULTURAL, GENDER, AND GROUP STUDIES.
American/United States Studies/Civilization.
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BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Accounting.
Business Administration and Management, General.
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies.
Finance, General.
International Business/Trade/Commerce.
Management Science.
Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management.
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COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Communication, General.
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COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES.
Computer and Information Sciences, General.
Information Science/Studies.
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EDUCATION.
Elementary Education and Teaching.
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching.
Music Teacher Education.
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other.
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ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGIES AND ENGINEERING-RELATED FIELDS.
Engineering Technology, General.
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ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
English Language and Literature, General.
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES, AND LINGUISTICS.
German Language and Literature.
Spanish Language and Literature.
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HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other.
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies.
Public Health Education and Promotion.
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse.
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HISTORY.
History, General.
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HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES.
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies.
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MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS.
Mathematics, General.
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NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
Environmental Studies.
Forestry, General.
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PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
Kinesiology and Exercise Science.
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management.
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PHILOSOPHY AND RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
Philosophy.
Religion/Religious Studies.
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PHYSICAL SCIENCES.
Chemistry, General.
Physics, General.
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PSYCHOLOGY.
Psychology, General.
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PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS.
Human Services, General.
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SOCIAL SCIENCES.
American Government and Politics (United States).
Economics, General.
International Economics.
International Relations and Affairs.
Political Science and Government, General.
Sociology.
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THEOLOGY AND RELIGIOUS VOCATIONS.
Religious/Sacred Music.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General.
Fine/Studio Arts, General.
Graphic Design.
Music Performance, General.
Music, General.
Degrees
Bachelor's
Doctoral Other
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Doctoral Other
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Experiential
Internship
Notable Faculty
Prominent Alumni
Richard D. Barnes
Head Coach of Tennessee Volunteers Men's Basketball Team.
John Morris Moretz
Managing Director of Moretz Mills, CEO and President of Moretz Marketing
Perry Fewell
19-year NFL coaching veteran and former Super Bowl champion.
Bill Branch
Assistant General Manager of Portland Trailblazers.
Jane Handly
Professor speaker, consultant, and author of two books.
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
39%
Graduate in 5 years
49%
Graduate in 6 years
50%
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Regional Alumni
Opportunities at School
Experiential
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Dates
Application Deadlines
Required Forms
FAFSA
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$28,681
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$25,837
Average Need-Based Loan
$4,265
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
88%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$30,156
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$28,681
Financial aid provided to international students
Yes
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition
$36,400
Required Fees
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$1,160
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
$2,700
Transportation for Commuters
$1,000
On-Campus Room and Board
$12,510
Comprehensive Fee
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Non-Need-Based
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
Federal Perkins Loans
State Loans
State Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
1,825
Foreign Countries Represented
19
Demographics
1.71%
Asian
11.36%
Black
7.83%
Hispanic
67.57%
Caucasian
3.35%
Unknown
3.47%
International
60% female
40% male
16% are out of state
86% are full time
14% are part time
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
68%
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes
First-Year Students living on campus
54%
Campus Environment
Suburban
Housing Options
Dorms Coed
Frat Sorority
Frat Sorority
International Student
Other
Theme Housing
Other
Theme Housing
Special Needs Admissions
Program / Service Name
Disability Services Office
Type of Program
For all students with disabilities
Director
Sherry Proctor
College Entrance Tests Required
Yes
Interview Required
No
Special Need Services Offered
Calculator allowed in exams
Yes
Dictionary allowed in exams
Yes
Computer allowed in exams
Yes
Spellchecker allowed in exams
Yes
Extended test time
Yes
Scribes
Yes
Proctors
Yes
Oral exams
Yes
Notetakers
Yes
Distraction-free environment
Yes
Accommodation for students with ADHD
Yes
Reading machine
Yes
Other assistive technology
Yes
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
57
Number of Honor Societies
12
Number of Social Sororities
5
Number of Religious Organizations
7
7% join a fraternity
12% join a sorority
Sports
Athletic Division
Division II
14% participate in intramural sports
27% participate in intercollegiate sports
Men's Sports (Bears)
12 Sports
Baseball
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Women's Sports (Bears)
12 Sports
Basketball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Cheerleading
Cross Country
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track Field Indoor
Track Field Outdoor
Volleyball
Student Services
Health
Sustainability
60*
Campus Security Report
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
100
Fee for Network Use
No
Partnerships with Technology Companies
Yes
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Yes
Description
Dell, Apple, Microsoft
Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings
Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Not Reported
Mental Health Website
Not Reported
Education & Training
Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Engaging the Whole Campus
Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Peer-to-Peer
Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported
Residential Life
Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported
Student Orientation
Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Not Reported
Incoming transfer students
Not Reported
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported
Mental Health in the Curriculum
The institution offers for-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
Off-Campus Offerings
Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported
Health and Counseling Center Accreditation
Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported
Taking and Returning from Medical Leave
Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported
Counseling Demand
Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported
