What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, all students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | Lenoir-Rhyne University course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | 4 MAT 165 | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 8 MAT 165 and MAT 166 | |
| Biology | 3 | 4 BIO 100 & 100L | |
| Chemistry | 3 | 4 CHE 101 & 101L | |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | 3 4 HUM 188 ENG 131 | |
| English Literature and Composition | 4 | 3 HUM 188 | |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 PSY 100 | |
| Statistics | 3 | 4 MAT 116 |
Show all 24 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | 4 MAT 165 | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | 8 MAT 165 and MAT 166 | |
| Biology | 3 | 4 BIO 100 & 100L | |
| Biology | 4 | 4 BIO 121 & 121L | |
| Chemistry | 3 | 4 CHE 101 & 101L | |
| Chemistry | 4 | 4 CHE 103 & 103L | |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | 3 4 HUM 188 ENG 131 | |
| English Literature and Composition | 4 | 3 HUM 188 | |
| Psychology | 3 | 3 PSY 100 | |
| Statistics | 3 | 4 MAT 116 | |
| Computer Science A | 3 | 3 CSC 141 | |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | 3 ECO 121G | |
| Microeconomics | 3 | 3 ECO 122 | |
| World History: Modern | 3 | 3 HIS 115G | |
| Environmental Science | 3 | 4 ENV 120 | |
| European History | 3 | 3 HIS 102 or HIS 230G | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 3 SPA 110 | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 4 | 6 SPA 110 and SPA 111 | |
| Art History | 3 | 3 ART 341 | |
| Music Theory | 3 | 4 MUS 160 | |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 4 | 3 POL 140 | |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | 3 FRE 110 | |
| French Language and Culture | 4 | 6 FRE 110 and FRE 111 | |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | 3 6 GER 110 GER 110 and GER 111 | |
| History - United States History | 3 | 3 HIS 121 | |
| Physics 1: Algebra-Based | 3 | 4 PHY 121 | |
| Physics 2: Algebra-Based | 3 | 4 PHY 122 | |
| US Government and Politics | 4 | 3 POL 120 |
Source: catalog.lr.edu · checked September 24, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 46 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 36 |
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | 29 |
| Management Science | 24 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 17 |
| Psychology | 16 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 15 |
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | 13 |
Show the other 36 majors
| Finance | 10 |
| Human Services | 9 |
| Health and Wellness | 9 |
| Accounting | 8 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 7 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 7 |
| American Government and Politics (United States) | 6 |
| Music Teacher Education | 6 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 6 |
| Biochemistry | 5 |
| Art/Art Studies | 5 |
| Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other | 5 |
| English Language and Literature | 4 |
| Physics | 4 |
| Economics | 4 |
| Sociology | 4 |
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | 4 |
| History | 4 |
| Communication | 3 |
| Information Science/Studies | 3 |
| Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching | 3 |
| International Relations and Affairs | 3 |
| Religion/Religious Studies | 2 |
| Religious/Sacred Music | 2 |
| Youth Ministry | 2 |
| Chemistry | 2 |
| Political Science and Government | 2 |
| Music | 2 |
| Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies | 2 |
| Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies | 2 |
| Business Administration and Management | 1 |
| Music Performance | 1 |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 1 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 1 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 1 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division II, South Atlantic Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division II, South Atlantic Conference
Basketball, Golf, Lacrosse, Other Sports, Soccer, Softball, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
Faith groups
InterVarsity, Newman Connection
Also
Honors college, Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
City, small
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Hickory-Lenoir-Morganton, NC
373,031 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Charlotte/Douglas International (CLT)
Nearest hub airport
Charlotte/Douglas International (CLT)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 11.0 of 20
Elevation
1,187 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
30°F
July high
87°F
Annual snowfall
0.3 in
Days at 90°F or higher
32 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,110 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
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- Davidson College32 mi
- Belmont Abbey College37 mi
- Appalachian State University38 mi
- Gardner-Webb University39 mi
- Lees-McRae College42 mi
- Johnson C Smith University43 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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