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How strong are the academics at Lenoir-Rhyne University?

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

13:1
Student to faculty ratio
35%
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 13:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

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:

76%
First-year retention rate
35%
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
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
Management Science
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
11.2
18.16
25.12
32.08
39.04
46

The Full List

Major Graduates
Area
  • American/United States Studies/Civilization 0
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 17
  • Biochemistry 5
Business
  • Management Science 24
  • Marketing/Marketing Management, General 15
  • Finance, General 10
  • Accounting 8
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce 4
  • Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 2
  • Business Administration and Management, General 1
  • International Finance 0
  • Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management 0
Communication
  • Communication and Media Studies 3
  • Communication, General 3
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer and Information Sciences, General 7
  • Information Science/Studies 3
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 7
  • Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other 6
  • Music Teacher Education 6
  • Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching 3
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
  • Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General 0
  • Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General 0
  • ENGINEERING/ENGINEERING-RELATED TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS 0
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • English Language and Literature, General 4
Foreign Languages
  • Spanish Language and Literature 1
  • German Language and Literature 0
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 46
  • Health and Wellness, General 9
  • Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other 5
  • Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies 2
  • Public Health Education and Promotion 0
History
  • History, General 4
Homeland Security
  • Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 13
  • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 1
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 0
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental Studies 0
Parks
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology 36
  • Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 29
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Religion/Religious Studies 2
  • Philosophy 0
Physical Sciences
  • Physics, General 4
  • Chemistry, General 2
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 16
Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS 9
  • Human Services, General 9
  • Human Services, General 9
Social Sciences
  • American Government and Politics (United States) 6
  • Economics, General 4
  • Sociology, General 4
  • International Relations and Affairs 3
  • Political Science and Government, General 2
Theology And Religious Vocations
  • Religious/Sacred Music 2
  • Youth Ministry 2
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Art/Art Studies, General 5
  • Music, General 2
  • Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 1
  • Music Performance, General 1
  • Fine/Studio Arts, General 1
  • Graphic Design 0
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