Lenoir-Rhyne University Acceptance Rate
Hickory, North Carolina · Private not-for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 6,299
- Admitted
- 5,082
- Yield
- 7.4%
- Test policy
- Test-blind
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Lenoir-Rhyne University's acceptance rate has risen from 65.8% in 2014–15 to 80.7% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 4,488 to 6,299 (+40%) over that period.
Its 80.7% rate makes Lenoir-Rhyne University more selective than about 40% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 53 tracked North Carolina schools, it is more selective than about 32%.
Lenoir-Rhyne University has been test-blind (scores not considered) since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 7.4% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 4,488 | 2,953 | 65.8% | 347 |
| 2015–16 | 3,994 | 3,369 | 84.4% | 448 |
| 2016–17 | 6,300 | 4,417 | 70.1% | 491 |
| 2017–18 | 5,356 | 3,958 | 73.9% | 408 |
| 2018–19 | 5,087 | 3,759 | 73.9% | 538 |
| 2019–20 | 4,791 | 3,734 | 77.9% | 481 |
| 2020–21 | 6,194 | 4,746 | 76.6% | 457 |
| 2021–22 | 4,847 | 4,155 | 85.7% | 382 |
| 2022–23 | 5,452 | 4,519 | 82.9% | 395 |
| 2023–24 | 6,299 | 5,082 | 80.7% | 377 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 3,769 | 3,022 | 80.2% |
| Men | 2,516 | 2,054 | 81.6% |
| Unknown | 14 | 6 | 42.9% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-blind (not considered).
How Lenoir compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Lenoir-Rhyne University's acceptance rate?
Lenoir-Rhyne University's acceptance rate is 80.7% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (5,082 admitted of 6,299 applicants).
Is Lenoir-Rhyne University test optional?
Lenoir-Rhyne University is test-blind: SAT/ACT scores are not considered in admission.
How many people apply to Lenoir-Rhyne University?
Lenoir-Rhyne University received 6,299 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 5,082.
Is Lenoir-Rhyne University getting harder to get into?
Lenoir-Rhyne University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 65.8% in 2014–15 to 80.7% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.lr.edu/.