Lenoir-Rhyne University Admission Requirements

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Lenoir-Rhyne University Admission Overview

Lenoir-Rhyne University admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year Lenoir-Rhyne University admitted 84.6% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.41 GPA (B+). Lenoir-Rhyne University is test-free. SAT and ACT are not used for admission. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Lenoir-Rhyne University Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

84.6%

Admission Standards

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Admission difficulty for Lenoir Rhyne University

Acceptance Rate

The Lenoir-Rhyne University acceptance rate is 84.6%. Last year, 3,101 of 3,666 applicants were admitted. That is the 45th lowest acceptance rate in North Carolina.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Lenoir-Rhyne University and can you get accepted?

Lenoir-Rhyne University is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

Lenoir Rhyne University typically attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.41. 11% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Lenoir-Rhyne University GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.41

Typical High School Grades

B+

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.41

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Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at Lenoir-Rhyne University typically have around a 3.41 GPA (B+) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have above average high school grades. Lenoir-Rhyne University is test-free, so GPA is the main academic number in the file.

29% of enrolled freshmen had a 4.0. The school ranks #23 in North Carolina for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.4 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled Lenoir Rhyne University freshmen
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness
4.0 28.7% Good
3.75 to 3.99 20.27% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 17.31% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 15.95% Reach
3.00 to 3.24 14.35% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 3.42% Low
2.00 to 2.49 0% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

What do these figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

Estimate How You Compare

Compare your GPA with last year's enrolled class and this school's acceptance rate. SAT and ACT are not used.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

Lenoir Rhyne University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 2,005 1,656 3,666
Accepted 1,698 1,402 3,101
Acceptance Rate 85% 85% 85%
Enrolled 168 173 341
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 10% 12% 11%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Lenoir Rhyne University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Lenoir Rhyne University application requirements
Requirement Used for Admission
Test Scores Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not required for admission, but considered if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Lenoir Rhyne University is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Lenoir Rhyne University
Credit Type Accepted
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

Lenoir-Rhyne University is test-free for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 84.6% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.41 GPA (about an B+ average). Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=198835.

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Last updated: August 2026