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Summary
Lenoir-Rhyne University is a private institution that was founded in 1891. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,564, its setting is urban, and the campus size is 100 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. Lenoir-Rhyne University's ranking in the 2012 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Colleges (South), 28. Its tuition and fees are $26,524 (2011-12).
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Lenoir-Rhyne provides an unparalleled quality of caring and a friendly, nurturing environment in which students develop a sense of belonging from their freshman to senior year. Our students experience close relationships with faculty and staff who are role models and mentors. The liberal arts and sciences serve as the foundation for a variety of careers and as guidance for a meaningful life. We emphasize theoretical and practical experiences in education that develop students to their fullest potential through a sense of vocation and service. We honor our traditions. We encourage faith development, continuous learning, respect for difference and academic freedom. |
General Information
| School type | private, coed college |
| Year founded | 1891 |
| Religious affiliation | Lutheran |
| Academic calendar | semester |
| Setting | urban |
| 2010 Endowment | N/A |
Applying
When applying to Lenoir-Rhyne University, it's important to note the application deadline is rolling, and the early action deadline is August 15. Scores for either the ACT or SAT test are due August 15. The application fee at Lenoir-Rhyne University is $35. It is selective, with an acceptance rate of 74.6 percent.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | selective |
| Fall 2010 acceptance rate | 75% |
| Application deadline | rolling |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | August 15 |
Academic Life
The student-faculty ratio at Lenoir-Rhyne University is 13:1, and the school has 61.3 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at Lenoir-Rhyne University include: Health Professions and Related Programs; Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Education; Biological and Biomedical Sciences; and Social Sciences. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 70.5 percent.
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| 4-year graduation rate | 38% - Medium | ||||||||||
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Student Life
Lenoir-Rhyne University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,564, with a gender distribution of 38.4 percent male students and 61.6 percent female students. 53.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 47.0 percent of students live off campus. Lenoir-Rhyne University is part of the NCAA II athletic conference.
| Total enrollment | 1,837 |
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| Collegiate athletic association | NCAA II |
Campus Info & Services
Lenoir-Rhyne University offers a number of student services including nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, and health insurance. Lenoir-Rhyne University also offers campus safety and security services like 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, and controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Of the students at Lenoir-Rhyne University, 86 percent have cars on campus. Alcohol is permitted for students of legal age at Lenoir-Rhyne University.
| Students who have cars on campus | 86% - High |
| Health insurance offered | Yes |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | No |
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Paying for School
At Lenoir-Rhyne University, 86.7 percent of full-time undergraduates receive some kind of need-based financial aid and the average need-based scholarship or grant award is $18,938.
Paying for college doesn't have to be difficult or devastating. Go to the Paying for College knowledge center to get advice on raising cash and reducing costs.
| Tuition and fees | $26,524 (2011-12) |
| Room and board | $9,370 (2011-12) - Medium |
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