Lenoir-Rhyne University

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$30,000

30.2% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$24,042

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

80.7%

6,299 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

2,230

76.5% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

51%

195 Graduates

About

Lenoir-Rhyne University is a higher education institution located in Catawba County, NC. In 2023, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Lenoir-Rhyne University were Occupational Therapy (67 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (64 degrees), and Mental Health Counseling (45 degrees).

In 2023, 634 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Lenoir-Rhyne University. 64.8% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 35.2% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (446 degrees), 7.43 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (60 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Lenoir-Rhyne University is $30,000, which is $5,425 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Lenoir-Rhyne University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 692 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Lenoir-Rhyne University is $30,000, which is $5,425 more than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $24,042.

In 2023, 88% of undergraduate students attending Lenoir-Rhyne University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 56% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$30,000

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Lenoir-Rhyne University was $30,000. The cost of tuition at Lenoir-Rhyne University is $5,425 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Lenoir-Rhyne University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$24,042

2023 Value

10.1%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Lenoir-Rhyne University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $24,042. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Lenoir-Rhyne University grew by 10.1%.

This chart compares the average net price of Lenoir-Rhyne University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$12,900

Room and Board

$1,360

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Lenoir-Rhyne University was of $12,900 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 0.781% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,360. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Lenoir-Rhyne University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

88%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

56%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

88% of undergraduate students at Lenoir-Rhyne University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 3.3% with respect to 2022, when 91% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Lenoir-Rhyne University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Lenoir-Rhyne University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 692 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Lenoir-Rhyne University received 6,299 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 15.5% annual growth. Out of those 6,299 applicants, 5,082 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 80.7% acceptance rate.

There were 2,230 students enrolled at Lenoir-Rhyne University in 2023. 56% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Lenoir-Rhyne University has an overall enrollment yield of 7.42%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

80.7%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

5,082

Accepted Out of 6,299

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Lenoir-Rhyne University was 80.7% (5,082 admissions from 6,299 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 82.9%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 15.5%, while admissions grew by 12.5%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Lenoir-Rhyne University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

56%

Submission Percentage (2019)

254

Scores Submitted (2019)

56% of enrolled first-time students at Lenoir-Rhyne University in 2019 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Lenoir-Rhyne University had a total enrollment of 2,230 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Lenoir-Rhyne University is 1,705 students and the part-time enrollment is 525. This means that 76.5% of students enrolled at Lenoir-Rhyne University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Lenoir-Rhyne University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 66.7% White, 12.2% Black or African American, 6.41% Hispanic or Latino, 3.99% Two or More Races, 1.93% Asian, 0.493% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0448% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Lenoir-Rhyne University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (36%), followed by White Male (24.4%) and Black or African American Male (9.49%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (55.1%), followed by White Male (15.5%) and Black or African American Female (10.3%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

76.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Lenoir-Rhyne University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,230 students. The full-time enrollment at Lenoir-Rhyne University is 1,705 and the part-time enrollment is 525. This means that 76.5% of students enrolled at Lenoir-Rhyne University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Lenoir-Rhyne University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

71%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Lenoir-Rhyne University was 71%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), Lenoir-Rhyne University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Lenoir-Rhyne University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,487 enrolled students
Black or African American
271 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
143 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Lenoir-Rhyne University is 66.7% White, 12.2% Black or African American, 6.41% Hispanic or Latino, 3.99% Two or More Races, 1.93% Asian, 0.493% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0448% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 57 students (2.56%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 188 more women than men received degrees from Lenoir-Rhyne University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Lenoir-Rhyne University is white (446 degrees awarded). There were 7.43 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (60 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Lenoir-Rhyne University is Occupational Therapy (67 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (64 degrees) and Mental Health Counseling (45 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Lenoir-Rhyne University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Theology (22 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (51 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (24 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Lenoir-Rhyne University are Registered nurses (1,491,094 people), Other managers (187,310 people), Medical & health services managers (186,460 people), Physicians (185,159 people), and Social workers, all other (178,566 people).

The most specialized majors at Lenoir-Rhyne University in 2023 are Theology (22 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (51 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (24 degrees), Physical Sciences (11 degrees), and Health (216 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Lenoir-Rhyne University are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Lenoir-Rhyne University are Theology (22 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (51 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (24 degrees), Physical Sciences (11 degrees), and Health (216 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Lenoir-Rhyne University are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,661,812 people), Elementary & secondary schools (438,269 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (333,481 people), Outpatient care centers (331,161 people), and Offices of physicians (252,469 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Lenoir-Rhyne University.

Most Common (2023)

Registered Nursing
49 degrees awarded
Kinesiology & Exercise Science
24 degrees awarded
General Finance
23 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Lenoir-Rhyne University was Registered Nursing with 49 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Lenoir-Rhyne University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

223

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

411

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 223 degrees were awarded to men at Lenoir-Rhyne University, which is 0.543 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (411).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Lenoir-Rhyne University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 37 degrees were awarded to men at Lenoir-Rhyne University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.32 times more than the 28 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 59 degrees were awarded to men at Lenoir-Rhyne University in Occupational Therapy, which is 7.38 times more than the 8 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

39%

100% Completion Time

48%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 39% of students graduating from Lenoir-Rhyne University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 48% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 49% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Lenoir-Rhyne University is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 7.18% of graduates (14 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
446 degrees awarded
Black or African American
60 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
38 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Lenoir-Rhyne University is white (446 degrees awarded). There were 7.43 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (60 degrees).

1.89% of degree recipients (12 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
299 degrees awarded
White Male
147 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
36 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Lenoir-Rhyne University is white female (299 degrees awarded). There were 2.03 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (147 degrees).

Operations

Lenoir-Rhyne University has an endowment valued at nearly $128M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of −655k (−0.51%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Lenoir-Rhyne University had a total salary expenditure of 61.7M. Lenoir-Rhyne University employs 43 Assistant professors, 37 Professors and 33 Associate professors. Most academics at Lenoir-Rhyne University are Female Assistant professor (28), Female Professor (26), and Female Associate professor (26).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Lenoir-Rhyne University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 70 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 40 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 33 employees.

Endowment

$128M

2023 Endowment

6.03%

decline from 2022

Lenoir-Rhyne University has an endowment valued at about $128M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Lenoir-Rhyne University declined 6.03% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $78.7M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Lenoir-Rhyne University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Small Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$22.9M

2023 Salaries

0.924%

growth from 2022

In 2023, Lenoir-Rhyne University paid a median of $22.9M in salaries, which represents 37.1% of their overall expenditure ($61.7M) and a 0.924% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.14% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 1.15% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$9M

Instructional Salaries

127

Number of Employees

In 2023, Lenoir-Rhyne University paid a total of $9M to 127 employees working as instructors, which represents 39.3% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

43 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

70 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Lenoir-Rhyne University were Assistant professor with 43 employees, Professor with 37 employees, and Associate professor with 33 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Lenoir-Rhyne University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 70 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 40 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 33 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Assistant professor
Female Professor
Female Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Lenoir-Rhyne University was Female Assistant professor with 28 employees, Female Professor with 26 employees, and Female Associate professor with 26 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Lenoir-Rhyne University.

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