Lenoir-Rhyne University
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. financial aid brings net price below sticker.
About This School
Lenoir-Rhyne University is a private nonprofit institution located in Hickory, North Carolina with approximately 1,359 undergraduate students enrolled. Lenoir-Rhyne University has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 85%. The average net price after financial aid is $20,689 per year. The graduation rate is 48%, and the typical graduate earns $43,600 within 10 years of enrollment.
Lenoir–Rhyne University is a private university in Hickory, North Carolina, United States. It was founded in 1891 and is affiliated with the North Carolina Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA).
The numbers tell a mixed story here: a 51% graduation rate means roughly half of students who start don't finish, which is a real concern worth discussing before committing. On the positive side, median debt at graduation is a relatively modest $15,750, and the small campus of about 1,300 undergrads means more personal attention than you'd get at a larger school. Worth considering if you're drawn to a tight-knit, faith-affiliated community in western NC, but ask hard questions about support services and what's driving that low completion rate.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 7% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (1,359 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
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