Lenoir-Rhyne University, NC
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Small • Highly Residential
Master's College and University
Selective • High Transfer-In
Affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church
Main Campus
Lenoir-Rhyne University Rankings
Affordability59
Selectivity20
Retention21
Graduation1
Earnings27
Diversity48
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Lenoir-Rhyne University
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences7%
Business, Management, Marketing12%
Communication, Journalism5%
Computer and Information Sciences4%
Education5%
English Language and Literature2%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics<1%
Health Professions and Related Programs21%
History<1%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting2%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities<1%
Mathematics and Statistics2%
Natural Resources and Conservation1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies18%
Philosophy and Religious Studies1%
Physical Sciences1%
Psychology7%
Public Administration and Social Service3%
Social Sciences5%
Visual and Performing Arts4%
Admissions
Getting into Lenoir-Rhyne University
74%
Admission Rate
535
Median SAT Math
535
Median SAT Reading
21
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)480–590
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)480–590
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)18–23
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Lenoir-Rhyne University
$36K
In-State Tuition
$36K
Out-of-State Tuition
$49K
Average Total Cost
$20K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $17K | $13K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $20K | $13K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $20K | $14K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $22K | $17K | $19K |
| >$110K | $23K | $20K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Lenoir-Rhyne University
62%
Receive Federal Loans
$17K
Median Federal Debt
63%
Repayment Rate
$280
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 34% | 58% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 17% | 17% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 18% | 12% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 15% | 9% | 9% |
| >$110K | 15% | 10% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $15K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $18K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $16K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $17K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $16K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $36K | $25K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $27K | $18K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $6K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $5K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 56% | 35% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 63% | 40% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 68% | 47% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 75% | 54% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Lenoir-Rhyne University
68%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
12%
Withdrawal Rate
46%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 39% | 29% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 46% | 43% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 48% | 45% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 57% | 40% | 53% |
| Black | 47% | 32% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 52% | 43% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 12% | 41% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 100% | 28% | 40% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 25% | 46% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 45% | 36% | 44% |
| Other race | 50% | 38% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Lenoir-Rhyne University
95%
Employment Rate
$33K
Median Salary
$21K
25 Pctl Salary
$44K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 95% | 86% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 92% | 84% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 90% | 84% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 91% | 83% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 90% | 83% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $11K | $6K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $21K | $15K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $33K | $26K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $44K | $38K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $55K | $50K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $33K | $26K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $36K | $28K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $38K | $31K | $35K |
Students
Students at Lenoir-Rhyne University
1,699
Undergraduates
77%
Full-time Undergrads
20
Avg Entry Age
875
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 60% | 64% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 40% | 36% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 2% | 2% | 4% |
| Black | 11% | 33% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 68% | 47% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8% | 7% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 1% | 1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 3% | 1% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 3% | 3% |
| Other race | 3% | 4% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | NC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 29% | 47% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 19% | 20% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 20% | 15% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 20% | 13% | 14% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Lenoir-Rhyne University, NC
Catawba Valley Community College
4 miles, SE
Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute
12 miles, NW
Western Piedmont Community College
20 miles, W
Mitchell Community College
24 miles, E