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Lenoir-Rhyne University

Hickory, NC·Private·~85% acceptance

Located in Hickory, NC, Lenoir-Rhyne University is a private university. Admissions are accessible, with about 85% of applicants accepted. Students pay an average net price of about $20,689 per year after financial aid. About 49% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $45,543 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$20,689/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $44,621
Aid cuts ~$23,932/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
ED
EA
Nov 13
RD
Rolling

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Admissions
GPA range3.32–3.82
SAT (middle 50%)970–1170
ACT (middle 50%)18–24
Test policyTest optional
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
49%
graduation rate
76%
freshman retention
$44,799
median earnings, 6yr
$45,543
median earnings, 10yr
How Lenoir-Rhyne University reads an application

What Lenoir-Rhyne University requires

Required
Grades (GPA)Course rigorTOEFL / English proficiency
Considered
Class rankCollege-prep programRecommendationsApplication essaysDemonstration of competenciesWork experience

From federal IPEDS data — what Lenoir-Rhyne University requires vs considers (not how heavily each is weighed).

Frequently asked questions
What is Lenoir-Rhyne University's acceptance rate?
Lenoir-Rhyne University admits about 85% of applicants.
How much does Lenoir-Rhyne University cost?
At Lenoir-Rhyne University, the average net price after aid is about $20,689 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $44,621 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Lenoir-Rhyne University?
The middle 50% of admitted students score 970–1170 on the SAT and 18–24 on the ACT.
What are Lenoir-Rhyne University's application deadlines?
Lenoir-Rhyne University's deadlines are Early Action around Nov 13, Regular Decision around Rolling. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.

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