Jump to Header Jump to Main Content Jump to Footer COVID-19 Updates Return to home Open Menu Open Search LR AT A GLANCE Fast Facts Lenoir-Rhyne University Lenoir-Rhyne is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees. We are an institution of the North Carolina Synod of the Evan University Information Founded in 1891 by four Lutheran pastors Three locations: Hickory, N.C.; Asheville, N.C.; Columbia, S.C. Motto: Veritas vos Liberabit (the truth shall set you free) Alma mater: “Fair Star of Caroline” More About Lenoir-Rhyne Student Body 2,686+ students 1,783 undergraduate (on-campus in Hickory, N.C.) 903 graduate (on-campus and online) Student distribution: 40 states/territories; 77 North Carolina counties; 31 countries $30+ million awarded in scholarships and financial aid annually $100,000+ in study abroad scholarships for LR students 17,643+ living alumni (undergraduate and graduate degree holders) from all 50 states and many countries around the globe Go to the previous slide Go to the next slide Find Your Future Lenoir-Rhyne has a number of engaged and challenging programs that can lead you down the path to a fulfilling career. In the Classroom Majors Offered: 50 Minors: 53 Graduate Programs: 20 Student-to-faculty ratio 13:1 Average class size: 22 Faculty: 140 full time; 81% hold terminal degrees Explore Our Academic Programs Go to the previous slide Go to the next slide Go Bears! LR's passionate fan base supports a number of championship-caliber intercollegiate athletic programs that compete as a member of the NCAA and South Atlantic Conference. Athletics Mascot: Joe Bear Conferences: South Atlantic Conference Affiliation: NCAA Division II Teams: 23 Explore Bears Sports I chose exercise science because of the many opportunities for research and graduate programs available. The possibilities are endless within this major. LeAna Barlowe '23, Exercise Science Financial Aid & Admissions Financial Aid We believe all students deserve a world-class education, regardless of income or background. Learn more about financial aid. Admission Get more information on our admission requirements, student support and faculty. Learn more about admission. About Fast Facts History & Traditions University Leadership Strategic Plan Accreditation Offices & Services Community Partners LR campus community mourns unexpected death of Omari Alexander Lenoir-Rhyne University is grieving the loss of one of our student-athletes. Omari Alexander, a 19-year-old sophomore from Concord, North Carolina and member of the LR football team, was killed overnight on November 20 in an off-campus incident in Hickory. View More View All News NOVEMBER 29 6:00 PM-7:00 PM / GRACE CHAPEL Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony DECEMBER 02 7:30 PM-7:00 PM / GRACE CHAPEL A Lenoir-Rhyne Christmas - December 2-4, 2021 View All Events GET INFO VISIT APPLY DEPOSIT Return to home Find us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter Subscribe on YouTube Follow us on Instagram 625 7th Ave NE, Hickory, NC 28601 828.328.1741 Directory Tours, Maps & Directions Events Calendar University News Profile Magazine Work at LR Library Bookstore Copyright Accessibility Title IX Safety & Emergency Preparedness Consumer Information Coronavirus © 2021 Lenoir-Rhyne University