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Providing Access to Possibilities

Undergraduate Aid & Costs


College is a big investment in your future”personally, professionally and financially.

We offer options to help you make college more affordable, so you can feel confident and empowered about your decision to attend 91ÁÔÆæ.

You will find that a Lenoir-Rhyne degree is recognized and respected by employers in the job market.

Making College Affordable


Smiling student at commencement

Value. It a small word, but it can mean big things. We would argue that the value of a Lenoir-Rhyne education far exceeds its price tag. We also recognize that a college education is often one of the most significant investments a family makes. In our view, affordability should not be a barrier to enrollment.

Every student deserves access to an affordable education. We have the resources to make it happen.

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Lenoir-Rhyne Tuition-Free Guarantee


At Lenoir-Rhyne, we believe cost should never stand in the way of opportunity. Beginning in fall 2026, the Lenoir-Rhyne Tuition-Free Guarantee ensures that eligible new first-year and transfer students from North and South Carolina can pursue their education without the burden of tuition debt. Families with an adjusted gross income (AGI) of $100,000 or less, according to the FAFSA, automatically qualify, making a nationally recognized 91ÁÔÆæ education more accessible than ever.

This transformational program covers 100 percent of undergraduate tuition through a combination of federal, state and institutional grants and scholarships”no loans required. The guarantee is renewable for up to four years (eight semesters) of full-time study, providing predictable costs and peace of mind for students and families. 

Combined with 91ÁÔÆæ strong tradition of academic excellence, personalized support and commitment to student success, the guarantee reflects our investment in future leaders who will serve and shape our communities.

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Types of Financial Aid


At 91ÁÔÆæ, 100 percent of undergraduate students receive scholarships or financial assistance, with more than $30 million awarded annually.

We offer merit, talent, need-based and other scholarships for all our qualified and deserving students.

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Cost of Attendance


It the big question on every prospective college student mind: how much is tuition and room and board?

The cost of attendance is determined based on what financial aid you receive (scholarships, grants, loans, etc.) and your expected family contribution. 

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Karina Alegre

Being able to immerse myself in music every day is the best part about the music program here at 91ÁÔÆæ.

Karina Alegre '21, Music Education

Paying Your Bill


You will be responsible for paying your tuition, fees and other charges each semester, and Lenoir-Rhyne provides several payment methods to help you with this process. 

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Amy Wood

A Hickory native with more than 16 years of prior service at 91ÁÔÆæ, Wood brings broad experience in academic innovation, student success and regional partnerships to the university chief academic role.

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Sydney Bowen

Lenoir-Rhyne's new director of student engagement believes the best college experiences begin with listening, connection and a welcoming campus culture.

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