Lenoir-Rhyne University
2024-25
The 2024-25 Common Data Set for Lenoir-Rhyne University — admissions, cost, and aid, as the school published them. Download the original file. File date from the archived file's embedded modification date: May 20, 2026. Subscribe via RSS.
How the class gets assembled.
No Early Decision reportedRestrictive Early Action offered
This school does not report an Early Decision lane, so the flow collapses to the school-reported applicant, admit, and enrolled totals.
Each column is scaled within that stage. Labels show exact counts.
Applicants2,005reported count
Admits3,100n/a
Class seats165n/a yield
Exact admission data
| Path | Applicants | Admitted | Admit rate | Class seats | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All applicants | 2,005 | 3,100 | n/a | 165 | School-reported totals. |
Application fee: $35.
Federal outcomes
Federal data from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, vintage 2022-23. Outcomes reflect earlier cohorts than the CDS year shown elsewhere on this page.
SCORECARD
$45,543
10 yrs after enrollment
SCORECARD
48%
6-year completion
SCORECARD
$20,689
sticker minus grants
SCORECARD
$26,000
federal loans only
FSA
14%
as-of late May 2026 · not the official cohort default rate
Nonpayment is the share of Direct Loan borrowers who entered repayment January 2020–May 2025 and were 90+ days delinquent at the FSA pull. It is not the official cohort default rate.
The numbers, as published
471numbers from this report.
General Information
6 TABLESName:Dr. Julie
Title:Santiago
Office:Director of Institutional Research
Mailing Address:Institutional Research
City/State/Zip/Country:P.O. Box 7288
E-mail Address:Hickory
Are your responses to the CDS posted for reference on your institution's Web site?NC
If yes, please provide the URL of the corresponding Web page:28603
Phone:828-234-0894
Email Address:jul i e.santi ago@l r.edu
Are your responses to the CDS posted for reference on your institution's Website?No
If yes, please provide the URL of the corresponding Web page:https://www.l
Name of College/University:Lenoir Rhyne University
Mailing Address:625 7th Avenue NE
City/State/Zip/Country:Hickory
Main Phone Number:NC
WWW Home Page Address:28601
Admissions Toll-Free Phone Number:828
Admissions Office Mailing Address:328-1741
Admissions E-mail Address:www. l r . e d u
Admissions Phone Number (Area Code):828
Admissions Phone Number:328-7300
Admissions Email Address:admi ssi on@l r.edu
Coeducational collegeCoeducational college
SemesterSemester
CertificateX
Bachelor'sX
Postbachelor's certificateX
Master'sX
Doctoral degree -- otherX
Enrollment And Persistence
6 TABLESB1 undergraduate enrollment
Full-time, part-time, and total undergraduate enrollment by reported gender or status.
| Measure | Men | Women | Another gender | Unknown | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time first-time first-year degree-seeking | 172 | 165 | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Full-time other first-year degree-seeking | 40 | 34 | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Full-time all other degree-seeking | 406 | 483 | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Full-time total degree-seeking | 618 | 682 | 0 | 0 | Not reported |
| Full-time other credit-course undergraduates | 6 | 9 | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Full-time total undergraduates | 624 | 691 | 0 | 0 | Not reported |
| Part-time first-time first-year degree-seeking | 1 | 10 | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Part-time other first-year degree-seeking | 3 | 14 | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Part-time all other degree-seeking | 11 | 20 | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Part-time total degree-seeking | 15 | 44 | 0 | 0 | Not reported |
| Part-time other credit-course undergraduates | 50 | 48 | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Part-time total undergraduates | 65 | 92 | 0 | 0 | Not reported |
| Total undergraduates | 689 | 783 | 0 | 0 | Not reported |
B1 graduate enrollment
Full-time, part-time, and total graduate enrollment by reported gender or status.
| Measure | Men | Women | Another gender | Unknown | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full-time first-time degree-seeking | 70 | 142 | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Full-time all other degree-seeking | 41 | 186 | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Full-time other credit-course graduates | 0 | 0 | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Full-time total graduates | 111 | 328 | 0 | 0 | Not reported |
| Part-time first-time degree-seeking | 24 | 47 | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Part-time all other degree-seeking | 73 | 173 | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Part-time other credit-course graduates | 8 | 20 | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Part-time total graduates | 105 | 240 | 0 | 0 | Not reported |
| Total graduate students | 216 | 568 | 0 | 0 | Not reported |
B1 overall enrollment
Institution-wide total enrollment by reported gender or status.
| Measure | Men | Women | Another gender | Unknown | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand total all students | 905 | 1351 | 0 | 0 | Not reported |
B2 enrollment by race and ethnicity
Undergraduate enrollment by race or ethnicity for first-time first-year, degree-seeking, and total undergraduate cohorts.
| Measure | First-time first-year | Degree-seeking undergraduates | Total undergraduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nonresidents | 11 | 98 | 109 |
| Hispanic/Latino | 43 | 120 | 122 |
| Black or African American, non-Hispanic | 54 | 190 | 191 |
| White, non-Hispanic | 199 | 826 | 907 |
| American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic | 4 | 6 | 6 |
| Asian, non-Hispanic | 5 | 26 | 33 |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic | 14 | 56 | 62 |
| Two or more races, non-Hispanic | 14 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Race and/or ethnicity unknown | 18 | 37 | 42 |
| Total | 348 | 1359 | 1472 |
B3 degrees awarded
Degrees awarded by credential level in the reporting year.
| Measure | Number awarded |
|---|---|
| Certificate/diploma | Not reported |
| Associate degrees | Not reported |
| Bachelor's degrees | 337 |
| Postbachelor's certificates | Not reported |
| Master's degrees | 276 |
| Post-master's certificates | 1 |
| Doctoral degrees, research/scholarship | Not reported |
| Doctoral degrees, professional practice | Not reported |
| Doctoral degrees, other | 11 |
B4 current graduation-rate cohort
Four-year institution graduation-rate cohort counts and six-year graduation rates by aid-recipient category.
| Measure | Pell Grant | Subsidized Stafford, no Pell | Neither Pell nor subsidized Stafford | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial cohort | 236 | 85 | 179 | 500 |
| Did not persist | 2 | Not reported | 2 | 4 |
| Final cohort | 234 | 85 | 177 | 496 |
| Completed in less than four years | 59 | 27 | 90 | 176 |
| Completed in less than five years | 25 | 11 | 19 | 55 |
| Completed in less than six years | 4 | 0 | 2 | 6 |
| Total completers | 88 | 38 | 111 | 237 |
| Six-year graduation rate | 0.376068376% | 0.447058824% | 0.627118644% | 0.477822581% |
B5 previous graduation-rate cohort
Four-year institution graduation-rate cohort counts and six-year graduation rates by aid-recipient category.
| Measure | Pell Grant | Subsidized Stafford, no Pell | Neither Pell nor subsidized Stafford | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Initial cohort | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | 0 |
| Did not persist | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | 0 |
| Final cohort | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Completed in less than four years | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | 0 |
| Completed in less than five years | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | 0 |
| Completed in less than six years | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | 0 |
| Total completers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Six-year graduation rate | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
B12-B21 two-year graduation rates
Two-year institution graduation-rate cohort outcomes for the current and previous cohorts.
| Measure | Current cohort | Previous cohort |
|---|---|---|
| Initial cohort | Not reported | Not reported |
| Did not persist | Not reported | Not reported |
| Final cohort | 0 | 0 |
| Completed program in less than two years | Not reported | Not reported |
| Completed program in less than two years at 150% time | Not reported | Not reported |
| Completed program in less than four years | Not reported | Not reported |
| Completed program in less than four years at 150% time | Not reported | Not reported |
| Transfers out | Not reported | Not reported |
| Transfers to two-year institutions | Not reported | Not reported |
| Transfers to four-year institutions | Not reported | Not reported |
B22 first-year retention
First-time full-time bachelor's cohort retention count and rate.
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Entering cohort | Not reported |
| Still enrolled next fall | Not reported |
| Retention rate | 76.00% |
First-Time, First-Year Admission
7 TABLESEntrance Exams
SATX
ACTX
APX
Institutional ExamX
Does your institution make use of SAT or ACT scores in admission decisions for first-time, first-year, degree-seeking applicants?No
C1 first-year admissions
First-time, first-year applicants, admits, and enrolled students by gender or status.
| Measure | Men | Women | Another gender | Unknown gender | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 1656 | 2005 | Not reported | Not reported | 2,005 |
| Admitted | 1402 | 1698 | Not reported | Not reported | 3,100 |
| Enrolled full-time | 172 | 165 | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Enrolled part-time | 1 | 3 | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Enrolled total | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported | 341 |
Wait List
Do you have a policy of placing students on a waiting list?No
Total academic units4
Mathematics3
Science1
Of these, units that must be lab1
Foreign language2
Total academic units4
Mathematics4
Science2
Of these, units that must be lab1
Foreign language3
C7 basis for selection
Relative importance of academic and nonacademic factors in first-year admissions decisions.
| Measure | Very important | Important | Considered | Not considered |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rigor of secondary school record | — | Yes | — | — |
| Class rank | — | Yes | — | — |
| Academic GPA | — | Yes | — | — |
| Standardized test scores | — | — | — | Yes |
| Application essay | — | Yes | — | — |
| Recommendations | — | Yes | — | — |
| Interview | — | — | — | Yes |
| Extracurricular activities | — | Yes | — | — |
| Talent or ability | — | — | — | Yes |
| Character and personal qualities | — | Yes | — | — |
| First generation | — | — | — | Yes |
| Alumni relation | — | — | — | Yes |
| Geographical residence | — | — | — | Yes |
| State residency | — | — | — | Yes |
| Religious affiliation or commitment | — | — | — | Yes |
| Volunteer work | — | Yes | — | — |
| Work experience | — | Yes | — | — |
| Level of applicant interest | — | — | — | Yes |
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: Total0
SAT Math: Total0
SAT Composite: Total0
ACT Composite: Total0
Total0
Total0
Percent who had GPA of 4.07.5
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.9921.3
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.7418.4
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.4917.8
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.2414.7
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.9916.3
Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.493.8
Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.990.3
Total100
Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school GPA:95
Amount of application fee:35
Can it be waived for applicants with financial need?Yes
Same feeX
Amount of housing deposit:300
Refundable if student does not enroll?X
Does your institution allow students to postpone enrollment after admission?Yes
If yes, maximum period of postponement:1 year
Does your institution allow high school students to enroll as full-time, first-time, first-year students one year or more before high school graduation?No
Does your institution offer an early decision plan (an admission plan that permits students to apply and be notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date and that asks students to commit to attending if accepted) for first-time, first-year applicants for fall enrollment?No
Do you have a nonbinding early action plan whereby students are notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date but do not have to commit to attending your college?Yes
Is your early action plan a “restrictive” plan under which you limit students from applying to other early plans?Yes
Transfer Admission
2 TABLESHigh school transcriptRequired of Some
College transcript(s)Required of All
Essay or personal statementNot Required
InterviewNot Required
Standardized test scoresNot Required
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s)Not Required
Describe additional requirements for transfer admission, if applicable:##
Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor’s degree:32
American Council on Education (ACE)Yes
Number64
Unit Typecredit
Describe other military/veteran transfer credit policies unique to your institution:Number Unit Type 64 Number Unit Type 90 32.00 ##
Academic Offerings and Policies
2 TABLESAccelerated programX
Cross-registrationX
Distance learningX
Double majorX
Dual enrollmentX
Honors ProgramX
Independent studyX
InternshipsX
Study abroadX
Teacher certification programX
Arts/fine artsX
Computer literacyX
English (including composition)X
Foreign languagesX
HistoryX
Physical EducationX
HumanitiesX
Intensive writingX
MathematicsX
Sciences (biological or physical)X
Social scienceX
Student Life
4 TABLESPercent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)29%
Percent of men who join fraternities2%
Percent of women who join sororities5%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing80%
Percent who live off campus or commute20%
Percent of students age 25 and older0%
Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator)21%
Percent of men who join fraternities5%
Percent of women who join sororities6%
Percent who live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing51%
Percent who live off campus or commute49%
Percent of students age 25 and older6%
Average age of full-time students19
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)20
Average age of full-time students21
Average age of all students (full- and part-time)21
Campus MinistriesX
Choral groupsX
Concert bandX
DanceX
Drama/theaterX
International Student OrganizationX
Jazz bandX
Literary magazineX
Marching bandX
Model UNX
Music ensemblesX
Musical theaterX
Pep bandX
Radio stationX
Student governmentX
Student newspaperX
Student-run film societyX
Symphony orchestraX
YearbookX
Coed dormsX
Fraternity/sorority housingX
Annual Expenses
3 TABLESG1 undergraduate costs
Published undergraduate tuition, required fees, and on-campus food and housing charges.
| Measure | First-year | All undergraduates |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | 32000 | 32000 |
| Tuition: in-district | Not reported | Not reported |
| Tuition: in-state | Not reported | Not reported |
| Tuition: out-of-state | Not reported | Not reported |
| Tuition: nonresident | Not reported | Not reported |
| Required fees | 1000 | 1000 |
| Food and housing, on-campus | 13600 | 13600 |
| Housing only, on-campus | Not reported | Not reported |
| Food only, on-campus meal plan | Not reported | Not reported |
| Comprehensive tuition, food, and housing | Not reported | Not reported |
| Other | Not reported | Not reported |
Do tuition and fees vary by year of study (e.g., sophomore, junior, senior)?No
Do tuition and fees vary by undergraduate instructional program?No
Financial Aid
14 TABLESH2A non-need-based aid
Non-need-based scholarship and grant aid recipients and average awards by undergraduate cohort.
| Measure | First-year full-time | All undergraduates full-time | All undergraduates less-than-full-time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Institutional non-need grant recipients | 79 | 276 | 0 |
| Average institutional non-need grant | 14419 | 13835 | 0 |
| Athletic grant recipients | 71 | 237 | 1 |
| Average athletic grant | 10665 | 11330 | 4327 |
2023-2024 FinalX
Both FM and IM3515010
Federal$3,813,363
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$12,530,798
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$347,454
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$20,206,625
Total Scholarships/Grants$5,475,565
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans)$175,174
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$5,650,739
Total Self-Help$1,848,838
Parent Loans$2,378,397
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located$4,355,848
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).$364,332
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college$4,720,180
Total Scholarships/Grants$1,865,980
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.)$1,865,980
Total Self-Help$1,776,942
Parent Loans$2,689,709
H2 students awarded aid
Need-based aid counts, need met, and average awards by undergraduate cohort.
| Measure | First-year full-time | All undergraduates full-time | All undergraduates less-than-full-time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree-seeking undergraduates | 376 | 1292 | 18 |
| Applied for need-based aid | 348 | 1169 | 17 |
| Determined to have financial need | 297 | 1008 | 16 |
| Awarded any aid | 297 | 1008 | 15 |
| Awarded need-based scholarship or grant aid | 297 | 1005 | 13 |
| Awarded need-based self-help aid | 243 | 844 | 11 |
| Awarded non-need-based scholarship or grant aid | 44 | 127 | 0 |
| Need fully met | 54 | 168 | 0 |
| Average percentage of need met | 78.4 | 75.3 | 18.7 |
| Average financial aid package | 26686 | 27183 | 5482 |
| Average need-based scholarship or grant | 23040 | 22423 | 3797 |
| Average need-based self-help award | 4455 | 5764 | 2988 |
| Average need-based loan | 3207 | 4520 | 2715 |
Provide the number of students in the 2024 undergraduate class who started at your institution as first-time students and received a bachelor's degree between July 1, 2023 and June 30, 2024. Exclude students who transferred into your institution.172
H5 student loans
Graduating first-time student loan borrowers by loan source, share of class, and average per-borrower debt.
| Measure | Number in class | Percent of class | Average per borrower |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any loan program | 142 | 83.00 | 31348 |
| Federal loan programs | 137 | 80.00 | 25052 |
| Institutional loan programs | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| State loan programs | 5 | 3.00 | 9100 |
| Private student loans | 30 | 17.00 | 32458 |
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is availableX
If institutional financial aid is available for undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents, provide the number of undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents who were awarded need-based or non-need-based aid:1
Total dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:$15,500
FAFSAX
b) Students notified on a rolling basis:X
Students must reply by (date):5
or within____weeks of notification.1
Federal Direct Subsidized Stafford LoansX
Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford LoansX
Federal Direct PLUS LoansX
State LoansX
Federal Pell GrantsX
Federal SEOGX
State scholarships/grantsX
Private scholarshipsX
College/university scholarship or grant aid from institutional fundsX
AcademicsX
Alumni affiliationX
AthleticsX
LeadershipX
Music/dramaX
State/district residencyX
AcademicsX
Alumni affiliationX
If your institution has recently implemented any major financial aid policy, program, or initiative to make your institution more affordable to incoming students such as replacing loans with grants, or waiving costs for families below a certain income level please provide details:##
Instructional Faculty And Class Size
3 TABLESI1 instructional faculty
Instructional faculty counts by full-time status and selected demographic or credential category.
| Measure | Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total instructional faculty | 111 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Members of minority groups | 13 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Females | 59 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Males | 52 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Nonresidents | 0 | Not reported | Not reported |
| Doctorate or other terminal degree | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Master's, but not terminal master's | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Bachelor's degree | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Unknown or other highest degree | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Stand-alone graduate/professional programs | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
Fall 2024 Student to Faculty ratio13
based on ____ students2,024
I3 undergraduate class size
Undergraduate class sections and subsections by enrollment size band.
| Measure | Class sections | Class subsections |
|---|---|---|
| 2-9 students | 85 | 8 |
| 10-19 students | 85 | 8 |
| 20-29 students | 105 | 38 |
| 30-39 students | 146 | 4 |
| 40-49 students | 27 | Not reported |
| 50-99 students | 2 | Not reported |
| 100+ students | Not reported | Not reported |
| Total | 365 | 50 |
Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred
3 TABLESJ degrees conferred by discipline
Percentage distribution of degrees conferred by discipline and award level.
| Measure | Certificate/diploma | Associate | Bachelor's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agriculture | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Natural resources and conservation | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Architecture | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Area, ethnic, and gender studies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Communication/journalism | Not reported | Not reported | 1% |
| Communication technologies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Computer and information sciences | Not reported | Not reported | 3% |
| Personal and culinary services | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Education | Not reported | Not reported | 7% |
| Engineering | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Engineering technologies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics | Not reported | Not reported | 0% |
| Family and consumer sciences | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Law/legal studies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| English | Not reported | Not reported | 1% |
| Liberal arts/general studies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Library science | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Biological/life sciences | Not reported | Not reported | 7% |
| Mathematics and statistics | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Military science and military technologies | Not reported | Not reported | 28% |
| Interdisciplinary studies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Parks and recreation | Not reported | Not reported | 19% |
| Philosophy and religious studies | Not reported | Not reported | 1% |
| Theology and religious vocations | Not reported | Not reported | 1% |
| Physical sciences | Not reported | Not reported | 2% |
| Science technologies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Psychology | Not reported | Not reported | 5% |
| Homeland Security, law enforcement, firefighting, and protective services | Not reported | Not reported | 4% |
| Public administration and social services | Not reported | Not reported | 6% |
| Social sciences | Not reported | Not reported | 6% |
| Construction trades | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Mechanic and repair technologies | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Precision production | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Transportation and materials moving | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Visual and performing arts | Not reported | Not reported | 3% |
| Health professions and related programs | Not reported | Not reported | 18% |
| Business/marketing | Not reported | Not reported | 19% |
| History | Not reported | Not reported | 1% |
| Other | Not reported | Not reported | Not reported |
| Total | 0.00% | 0.00% | 100% |
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