Lenoir-Rhyne University

Opening its doors in 1891 to 12 students, Lenoir-Rhyne University was founded with the vision of providing a sound education while also developing the whole person. Lenoir-Rhyne has since grown into a premier private liberal arts university with an enrollment of over 2,600 students at the undergraduate and graduate level. Lenoir-Rhyne has over 50 undergraduate majors, more than 20 graduate programs, and three campus locations.

Lenoir-Rhyne is also noted for its visiting writers series, which brings some of the most accomplished writers in the English language to campus. With an average class size of 17, students get to know their professors and enjoy many experiential learning opportunities.

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  Main Campus

  Hickory, North Carolina, United States Campus Website

  0 - 5,000 on Campus

  <100,000 residents in Hickory

  Language(s) spoken on campus: English

  Lenoir-Rhyne University is located in the city of Hickory and is nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in western North Carolina. The area's historic sites and museums weave a rich tapestry of tales, memories, and discoveries. There are plenty of places to go, hit the trail, and marvel at the countryside. The arts are alive and well, stirring the soul through music, dance, and drama. There are enough nearby attractions and special events to keep you well-entertained. Hickory is close to the Appalachian Trail, Lake Hickory, and Lake Norman and is ideally situated for hiking, biking, kayaking, and sailing. Mountains and winter skiing are nearby; Asheville and Charlotte are an hour away; the Atlantic Coast beaches, as well as Atlanta, Georgia, are a four-hour drive; and Washington, D.C., is a short flight from Charlotte.
  
  International students are offered robust support from LRU's International Office and are automatically housed in the Global Village Residential Learning Community and will be assigned a "buddy" to help with campus integration. International students also have the opportunity to participate in more than 60 student organizations, including theater groups, intramural athletics, choirs, instrumental groups, and more.

  Students enjoy a safe environment on a beautiful, wooded campus easily navigated by foot or bicycle. Athletic facilities include a world-class running track, soccer field, indoor swimming pool, and exercise equipment.