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Interested in attending Lenoir-Rhyne University?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Lenoir-Rhyne University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

81
%
Acceptance rate
3.61
Average High School GPA

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Lenoir-Rhyne University?

81%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Lenoir-Rhyne accepted 81% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 6,285 people applied and 5,082 were accepted.

Accepted/Applied
Women
3022 / 3769 (80%)
Men
2054 / 2516 (82%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Lenoir-Rhyne University:

100%
92.0
84.0
76.0
68.0
60.0
2023
2024
2025

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

7%
Enrollment of those accepted
Low
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 7% ended up enrolling at Lenoir-Rhyne University, making their yield rate Low. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Lenoir-Rhyne University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Lenoir-Rhyne considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Class Rank

Important

  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record
  • Volunteer Work

Considered

  • Application Essay
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Talent/Ability
  • Work Experience

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Interview
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • State Residency

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Lenoir-Rhyne University?

3.61
Average High School GPA

Grades

Students who recently attended Lenoir-Rhyne University as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.61.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
27%
3.75-3.99
21%
3.50-3.74
17%
3.25-3.49
13%
3.00-3.24
17%
2.50-2.99
5%
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