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The main campus of Lenoir Rhyne is in Hickory, NC (a small city). The school is a Evangelical Lutheran Church institution. Lenoir Rhyne is a private, not-for-profit school. The school offers degrees up to the Master's degree.
Lenoir Rhyne offers more choices of majors than most colleges its size. The school students most commonly major in a field related to nutrition and exercise therapy.
Lenoir Rhyne does not accept everyone who applies. In 2007, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 460 to 560. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2007 had SAT math scores of 470 or more.
Lenoir Rhyne offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.
In 2007, the school had 1,626 enrolled students.
Lenoir Rhyne is generally not a school for part-time students. Many students at the school live in campus housing. Lenoir Rhyne makes available a lot of student housing. Student athletes at the school belong to the South Atlantic Conference for major sports.
More complete details are provided below.
Lenoir Rhyne College
625 7th Avenue NE
Hickory, NC 28601
General Phone: (828) 328-1741
http://www.lrc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 77 | management science, accounting, finance, business management, marketing, international business, MIS, accounting and management, ... |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 55 | occupational therapy, athletic trainer, sports and fitness management, exercise science, health and fitness, health and physical education |
| Education And Teaching | 41 | elementary school teaching, middle school teaching, early childhood education, school counseling, physical education teaching, education of hearing impaired, music teaching, math teaching, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 40 | sociology, political science, English, history, French language, Spanish language, economics, international studies, ... |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 33 | registered nursing |
| Family And Social Work | 22 | human services, child development, community organization |
| Science | 19 | biology, physics, chemistry |
| Therapy And Counseling | 15 | psychology, counseling psychology |
| Media | 12 | communication studies |
| Religion And Philosophy | 8 | religion, philosophy, philosophy and religious studies, religious studies |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 7 | information science |
| Music | 5 | music, music performance, various music studies |
| Mathematics | 4 | mathematics |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 2 | environmental studies |
| Design | 2 | graphic design |
| Law | 1 | pre-law |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 1 | drama |
| Medicine | 1 | pre-med |
| Medical Support And Technology | 0 | clinical lab tech, physician assistant |
| Art Studies | 0 | arts management |
Number of programs and degrees for Lenoir Rhyne in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 316 | 68 |
| Master's degree | 29 | 9 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 0 | 1 |
In 2007, Lenoir Rhyne had a total enrollment of 1,626 students (1,460 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 42% |
| Women | 58% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 90% |
| Graduate | 10% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 85% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 35% |
| 20-21 | 27% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 6% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| North Carolina | 78% |
| Georgia | 4% |
| Florida | 4% |
| South Carolina | 4% |
| Virginia | 3% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 72 % |
Lenoir Rhyne offers campus housing for 847 of its 1,460 (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 does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,770 | 1,478 | 84% | 367 | 25% |
| Men | 720 | 583 | 81% | 153 | 26% |
| Women | 1,050 | 895 | 85% | 214 | 24% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 460 | 560 |
| SAT Math | 470 | 580 |
| SAT Writing | 440 | 578 |
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 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 | 23% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 21,580 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 21,580 |
| Room and board | $ 7,720 |
| Room charge | $ 3,980 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,740 |
| 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)
Lenoir Rhyne has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 33 | 23 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 13 | 15 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 5 | 7 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 3 | $58,054 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 3 | $65,674 | 6 | $65,874 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 24 | $60,968 | 12 | $59,115 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 11 | $55,014 | 8 | $54,378 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 12 | $48,374 | 14 | $46,763 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| No academic rank | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 48 | $56,141 | 36 | $52,155 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | South Atlantic Conference |
| Basketball | South Atlantic Conference |
| Baseball | South Atlantic Conference |
| Track | South Atlantic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 35 | 24 | 59 |
| Basketball | 6 | 4 | 10 |
| Football | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| Baseball | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| Track | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| All Other Sports | 13 | 17 | 30 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting and Business/Management
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
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
History Teacher Education
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
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
Human Services, General
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 SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
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
Philosophy
Philosophy and Religious Studies, Other
Religion/Religious Studies
Religion/Religious Studies, Other
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Evangelical Lutheran Church affiliation Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, navy) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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