LENOIR - RHYNE UNIVERSITY
- 625 7th Avenue NE
- Hickory, NC 28601
- OPEID College Code: 00294100
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- General Phone: (828) 328-1741
- President: Wayne B. Powell
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's
- Local Area: Small City
- Student Enrollment: 1,674
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Lenoir - Rhyne University - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army Navy
- Religious Affiliation
- Evangelical Lutheran Church
- Website
- www.lr.edu

Accreditation
- Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Baccalaureate Colleges--Diverse Fields
- Undergraduate Classification Balanced Arts & Sciences/Professions, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Postbaccalaureate Professional (Education Dominant)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Very High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Small Four-Year, Highly Residential
Lenoir - Rhyne University Campus Map
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.lr.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2009
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $35.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $35.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 1,043 | 1,529 | 2,572 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 770 (74%) | 1,223 (80%) | 1,993 (77%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 139 (18%) | 216 (18%) | 355 (18%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 345 | 97% |
| ACT ® Exam | 96 | 27% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 430 | 540 |
| SAT ® Math | 460 | 570 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | - | - |
| ACT ® English | - | - |
| ACT ® Math | - | - |
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 99%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 66% | 31% | 78% | 99% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $5,294 | $4,722 | $5,082 | $13,885 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 5.0% | 4.2% | 2.8% |
| Number in Default | 18 | 18 | 13 |
| Number in Repayment | 356 | 426 | 460 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $24,200 | $23,070 | $21,580 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $24,200 | $23,070 | $21,580 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $24,200 | $23,070 | $21,580 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,160 | $1,100 | $1,000 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,540 | $8,150 | $7,720 |
| Other Expenses | $2,850 | $2,750 | $2,500 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,540 | $8,000 | $8,000 |
| Other Expenses | $2,850 | $2,750 | $2,500 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $2,850 | $2,750 | $2,500 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $36,750 | $35,070 | $32,800 |
| In-State | $36,750 | $35,070 | $32,800 |
| Out of State | $36,750 | $35,070 | $32,800 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $36,750 | $34,920 | $33,080 |
| In-State | $36,750 | $34,920 | $33,080 |
| Out of State | $36,750 | $34,920 | $33,080 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $28,210 | $26,920 | $25,080 |
| In-State | $28,210 | $26,920 | $25,080 |
| Out of State | $28,210 | $26,920 | $25,080 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
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The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 1,674 Undergraduate: 1,473 Graduate: 201
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 570 Female: 1,104
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 517 Female: 956
- Graduate Gender Male: 53 Female: 148
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 1,423 Part-Time: 251
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,333 Part-Time: 140
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 90 Part-Time: 111
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 32 | 2% |
| American Indian | 9 | 0.5% |
| Black | 165 | 10% |
| Asian | 30 | 2% |
| Hispanic | 33 | 2% |
| White | 1,143 | 68% |
| Unknown | 262 | 16% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 13 | 0.8% |
| Ages 18-19 | 552 | 33% |
| Ages 20-21 | 500 | 30% |
| Ages 22-24 | 279 | 17% |
| Ages 25-29 | 93 | 6% |
| Ages 30-34 | 63 | 4% |
| Ages 35-39 | 53 | 3% |
| Ages 40-49 | 57 | 3% |
| Ages 50-65 | 29 | 2% |
| Age Over 65 | 4 | 0.2% |
| Age Unknown | 31 | 2% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 354 | 221 | 133 |
| Faculty Status | 201 | 100 | 101 |
| Tenured Faculty | 50 | 50 | - |
| Graduate Assistants | 18 | - | 18 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 190 | 89 | 101 |
| Primarily Instruction | 189 | 88 | 101 |
| Primarily Public Service | 1 | 1 | - |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 42 | 42 | - |
| Other Professionals | 87 | 62 | 25 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 35 | 28 | 7 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 28 | 24 | 4 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 6 | 3 | 3 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $54,501 (82) | $55,658 (44) | $53,160 (38) |
| Professor | $59,637 (30) | $60,978 (18) | $57,626 (12) |
| Associate Professor | $56,554 (16) | $55,449 (8) | $57,660 (8) |
| Assistant Professor | $49,591 (33) | $50,432 (18) | $48,581 (15) |
| Instructor | $50,698 (2) | - (-) | $50,698 (2) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $62,344 (6) | $68,606 (2) | $59,212 (4) |
| Professor | $73,197 (2) | $79,168 (1) | $67,226 (1) |
| Associate Professor | $55,006 (2) | $58,044 (1) | $51,968 (1) |
| Assistant Professor | $64,000 (1) | - (-) | $64,000 (1) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $54,262 (88) | $55,679 (46) | $52,711 (42) |
| Professor | $59,653 (32) | $61,178 (19) | $57,424 (13) |
| Associate Professor | $55,271 (18) | $54,565 (9) | $55,977 (9) |
| Assistant Professor | $49,672 (34) | $50,432 (18) | $48,818 (16) |
| Instructor | $50,698 (2) | - (-) | $50,698 (2) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $2,323,890 | $1,514,310 | $809,580 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 65% | 35% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 412 | 270 | 142 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 344 | 240 | 104 |
| Baseball | 48 | 48 | - |
| Basketball | 34 | 18 | 16 |
| Football | 118 | 118 | - |
| Golf | 13 | 8 | 5 |
| Soccer | 45 | 21 | 24 |
| Softball | 19 | - | 19 |
| Swimming | 14 | - | 14 |
| Tennis | 18 | 10 | 8 |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 66 | 36 | 30 |
| Track and Field, X-Country | 22 | 11 | 11 |
| Volleyball | 15 | - | 15 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $32,419 | $26,520 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $36,042 | $19,250 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 25 | 15 | 10 |
| Baseball | 1 | 1 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Basketball | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Football | 7 | 7 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 6 | - |
| Golf | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Soccer | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Softball | 1 | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Swimming | 1 | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Tennis | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Track and Field, X-Country | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Volleyball | 1 | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 72%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 54% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 46% |
| Female | 60% |
| By Race | |
| Black | 54% |
| Asian | - |
| Hispanic | 71% |
| White | 55% |
| Unknown | 33% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 40% |
| 5 Years | 53% |
| 6 Years | 54% |
Crime Statistics
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 2 | - |
| Liquor Related | - | 1 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 4 |
| Non-Forcible Rape | 1 | - |
| Robbery | - | 2 |
| Aggravated Assault | - | 4 |
| Burglary | 9 | 5 |
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | 4 |
| Non-Forcible Rape | 1 | - |
| Robbery | 1 | 2 |
| Aggravated Assault | 2 | 5 |
| Burglary | 20 | 23 |
| Vehicle Theft | - | 5 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009