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How strong are the academics at Lenoir-Rhyne University?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

11:1
Student to faculty ratio
17
Average class size
692%
4-year grad rate

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

Lenoir-Rhyne has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 11:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Class Sizes
2-9
77
10-19
141
20-29
112
30-39
25

Honors Programs

Lenoir-Rhyne University has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on Lenoir-Rhyne's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at Lenoir-Rhyne University:

71%
First-year retention rate
692%
4-year grad rate
48%
6-year grad rate

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are Lenoir-Rhyne University's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Exercise Science and Kinesiology
Management Science
Finance, General
Psychology, General
15.4
22.12
28.84
35.56
42.28
49

The Full List

Major Graduates
Area
  • American/United States Studies/Civilization 0
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 19
  • Biochemistry 1
Business
  • Management Science 23
  • Finance, General 23
  • Accounting 13
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 8
  • Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 3
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce 2
  • Business Administration and Management, General 1
  • Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management 0
  • International Finance 0
Communication
  • Communication, General 7
  • Communication and Media Studies 7
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Information Science/Studies 7
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 5
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 12
  • Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other 10
  • Music Teacher Education 5
  • Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 0
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
  • ENGINEERING/ENGINEERING-RELATED TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS 0
  • Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General 0
  • Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General 0
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 3
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 0
  • German Language and Literature 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 49
  • Public Health Education and Promotion 8
  • Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies 4
  • Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other 1
  • Health and Wellness, General 0
History
  • History, General 5
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 5
  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 0
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 2
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental Studies 7
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 24
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 16
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Religion/Religious Studies 3
  • Philosophy 1
Physical Sciences
  • Physics, General 10
  • Chemistry, General 1
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 21
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS 12
  • Human Services, General 12
  • Human Services, General 12
Social Sciences
  • American Government and Politics (United States) 5
  • Sociology, General 4
  • Economics, General 2
  • Political Science and Government, General 1
  • International Relations and Affairs 0
Theology And Religious Vocations
  • Religious/Sacred Music 1
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 3
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 3
  • Music, General 2
  • Graphic Design 2
  • Art/Art Studies, General 0
  • Music Performance, General 0

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