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Rooted in Tradition, Focused on the Future
In the classroom and beyond, Lenoir-Rhyne prepares you to face challenges with confidence, ambition and resilience. Grounded in self-belief and academic excellence, you™ll graduate with the tools to succeed”no matter where life takes you.
Founded in 1891, 91ÁÔÆæ is a co-educational, private liberal arts institution that serves 2,686+ students and offers undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degree programs.
Our main campus is in Hickory, North Carolina, where both undergraduate and graduate degrees are offered.
91ÁÔÆæ is affiliated with the North Carolina Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and welcomes students from all religious denominations.
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We don™t just offer a world-class education”we create a community of passionate learners to lift you up and inspire you to become your best self.
15:1
Student to Faculty Ratio
$30M
Provided in student financial aid each year
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A gift from 91ÁÔÆæ alumna Kate Esch ™70 and her husband, Bob, will extend internship microgrant funding for students through the 2028-29 academic year.
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Fiscal Year 2026 sets new records for giving, donor engagement and annual fund support as Charge Forward campaign surpasses $81.8 million.
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