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Lenoir Rhyne is in Hickory, North Carolina. Hickory is a small city. The school is classified as a Evangelical Lutheran Church college. Lenoir Rhyne is a private, not-for-profit institution. The school issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Master's degree.
Lenoir Rhyne offers many areas of study. Fields of study in vogue at the school include therapy and counseling and nutrition and exercise therapy.
Not all applicants to Lenoir Rhyne are accepted. The top quarter of students at the school scored at least 560 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 470 to 570 in 2005.
The most successful professors at Lenoir Rhyne are given tenure, encouraging them to stay with the school for a long time.
Approximately 1,561 students study at the school (in 2005).
Very few students at Lenoir Rhyne attend part-time. The school offers a real campus feel. Lenoir Rhyne makes housing available to a large share of its students. Students at the school can take advantage of the school's meal plans. Students participate in South Atlantic Conference athletics.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"In pursuit of the development of the whole person, Lenoir-Rhyne College seeks to liberate mind and spirit, clarify personal faith, foster physical wholeness, build a sense of community, and promote responsible leadership for service in the world. As an institution of the North Carolina Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, the College holds the conviction that wholeness of personality, true vocation, and the most useful service to God and the world are best discerned from the perspective of Christian faith. As a community of learning, the College provides programs of undergraduate, graduate, and continuing study committed to the liberal arts and sciences as a foundation for a wide variety of careers and as guidance for a meaningful life. November 2001"
More complete details are provided below.
Lenoir - Rhyne College
625 7th Avenue NE
Hickory, NC 28603
General Phone: (828) 328-1741
Admissions Phone: (828) 328-7300
Financial Aid Phone: (828) 328-7304
http://www.lrc.edu
Lenoir Rhyne awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 70 | business management, management science, marketing, finance, accounting, international business, MIS, business |
| Education And Teaching | 45 | elementary school teaching, school counseling, education, education of hearing impaired, kindergarten/preschool teaching, music teaching, middle school teaching, art education, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 40 | history, political science, English, sociology, social services, economics, Spanish language, international studies, ... |
| Therapy And Counseling | 30 | psychology, counseling psychology |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 25 | registered nursing |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 21 | sports and fitness management, occupational therapy, exercise science, athletic trainer, health and fitness, health and physical education |
| Religion And Philosophy | 15 | philosophy, religious music, pastoral counseling and ministries, youth ministry, theology, religious education, religious studies, philosophy and religious studies, ... |
| Science | 14 | biology, physics, chemistry |
| Media | 13 | communication studies |
| Design | 6 | graphic design |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 3 | drama |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 2 | information science, computer and info science |
| Music | 2 | music, music performance, various music studies |
| Mathematics | 1 | mathematics |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 0 | environmental studies |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 0 | clinical lab tech, physician assistant |
| Medicine | 0 | pre-med |
| Family And Social Work | 0 | child development, community organization |
Number of programs and degrees for Lenoir Rhyne in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 243 | 69 |
| Master's degree | 44 | 6 |
In 2005, Lenoir Rhyne had a total enrollment of 1,561 students (1,420 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 38% |
| Women | 62% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 85% |
| Graduate | 15% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 87% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 34% |
| 20-21 | 29% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 7% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 76% |
| Florida | 5% |
| Virginia | 4% |
| South Carolina | 3% |
| Georgia | 2% |
| Maryland | 2% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Delaware | 1% |
| California | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 71 % |
Lenoir Rhyne offers campus housing for 873 of its 1,420 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Hickory, North Carolina for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other North Carolina Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,696 | 1,585 | 93% | 323 | 20% |
| Men | 714 | 647 | 91% | 124 | 19% |
| Women | 982 | 938 | 96% | 199 | 21% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 460 | 560 |
| SAT Math | 470 | 570 |
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 91% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 19% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (828) 328-7300
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 18,890 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 18,890 |
| Room and board | $ 6,680 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,500 |
Financial Aid:
Lenoir Rhyne participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 294100)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (828) 328-7304
Lenoir Rhyne has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 36 | 23 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 9 | 12 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 2 | 8 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 4 | $58,162 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 28 | $54,263 | 12 | $54,178 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 9 | $48,591 | 10 | $49,584 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 7 | $41,366 | 13 | $43,126 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 3 | $37,231 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 45 | $50,612 | 39 | $47,456 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | South Atlantic Conference |
| Basketball | South Atlantic Conference |
| Baseball | South Atlantic Conference |
| Track | South Atlantic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 32 | 20 | 52 |
| Football | 16 | 0 | 16 |
| Baseball | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| Basketball | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Track | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| All Other Sports | 6 | 16 | 22 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Finance, General
International Business/Trade/Commerce
Management Information Systems, General
Management Science, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Business Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education, General
Education/Teaching Individuals - Hearing Impairments
Elementary Education and Teaching
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Reading Teacher Education
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
Community Organization and Advocacy
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
International/Global Studies
Latin Language and Literature
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Physician Assistant
MEDICINE
Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General
Music, Other
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Health and Physical Education, General
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Pastoral Counseling and Specialized Ministries, Other
Philosophy
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
Religion/Religious Studies
Religion/Religious Studies, Other
Religious Education
Religious/Sacred Music
Theology/Theological Studies
Youth Ministry
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Counseling Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Lenoir Rhyne Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Evangelical Lutheran Church affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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