- Acceptance rate: 85% for fall 2024
- Average high school GPA: 3.73, as reported by the college for 2025–26
- Average net price: $24,042 a year (2022–23)
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Lenoir-Rhyne University reviews each application.
Lenoir-Rhyne University average GPA
Lenoir-Rhyne University reported an average high school GPA of 3.73 for its first-year students who submitted one (100% did), in its 2025–26 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether it's weighted or unweighted.
How their high school GPAs were spread:
| High school GPA | Share of first-year students |
|---|---|
| 4.0 | |
| 3.75–3.99 | |
| 3.50–3.74 | |
| 3.25–3.49 | |
| 3.00–3.24 | |
| 2.50–2.99 | |
| 2.00–2.49 |
An average, not a cutoffColleges calculate GPA in different ways, so these figures can't be compared directly with your own GPA.
Lenoir-Rhyne University acceptance rate
Lenoir-Rhyne University admitted 3,101 of 3,666 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 85%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Lenoir-Rhyne University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Hickory, North Carolina, with 1,472 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What Lenoir-Rhyne University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
Lenoir-Rhyne University didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
Lenoir-Rhyne University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $24,042 a year at Lenoir-Rhyne University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Is a 3.5 GPA good enough for Lenoir-Rhyne University?
It would be within the usual range there: 32% of Lenoir-Rhyne University's first-year students who submitted a GPA had one below 3.5, as the college reported in its 2025–26 Common Data Set, and it admitted 85% of applicants for fall 2024. Colleges calculate GPA in different ways, so compare on the same scale and look at your courses and test scores too.
How much does GPA matter at Lenoir-Rhyne University?
A lot: Lenoir-Rhyne University requires high school GPA and high school record. It considers high school class rank, college preparatory program, recommendations, essay or personal statement, demonstration of competencies and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider test scores, other tests and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Is Lenoir-Rhyne University test optional?
Check Lenoir-Rhyne University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Lenoir-Rhyne University was test blind: it didn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you sent them, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024).
What GPA do most Lenoir-Rhyne University students have?
68% of Lenoir-Rhyne University's first-year students who submitted a high school GPA had 3.50 or higher, and the largest group (39%) had a 4.0, as the college reported in its 2025–26 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether these GPAs are weighted or unweighted.
What GPA does Lenoir-Rhyne University look for?
Lenoir-Rhyne University doesn't set a minimum GPA we could verify. Its first-year students averaged 3.73, as reported by the college in its 2025–26 Common Data Set. The college doesn't say whether that average is weighted or unweighted.
What percent of applicants does Lenoir-Rhyne University accept?
Lenoir-Rhyne University's acceptance rate was 85% for fall 2024: it admitted 3,101 of 3,666 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.
How hard is it to get into Lenoir-Rhyne University?
Not very selective: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Lenoir-Rhyne University admitted 85% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
Does Lenoir-Rhyne University look at legacy status?
No. Lenoir-Rhyne University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Can you get college credit for AP scores at Lenoir-Rhyne University?
Yes. Lenoir-Rhyne University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
How much does Lenoir-Rhyne University cost after financial aid?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $24,042 a year at Lenoir-Rhyne University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Before you apply, check Lenoir-Rhyne University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Lenoir-Rhyne UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- Lenoir-Rhyne University Common Data Set 2025–26Lenoir-Rhyne University: average high school GPA of first-year students and how their GPAs were spread.
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