Basic Information:

Name: Lenoir-Rhyne University (LR)

Nature of the institution: Private liberal arts college

Founded: 1891

Location: The main campus is located in Hickory, North Carolina, with additional campuses in Asheville and Columbia, South Carolina

History:

Early Founding: In 1891, with the efforts of several Lutheran pastors, it was established on 56 acres of land provided by Hickory businessman Colonel J.G. Hall. It was originally named "Highland College" and was renamed Lenoir College 4 months later to commemorate the land donor Captain Walter Lenoir. In the first year, 149 students and 8 teachers took classes in a simple two-story frame structure building that was originally used as a private college.

Development history: In 1892, the college moved into a new brick main building, which carried the academic, administrative, social and religious life of the campus until it was destroyed by fire in 1927; in 1928, the school received initial accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC); the school continued to develop, adding more majors and courses, expanding the campus, and establishing campuses and teaching sites in multiple regions.

Educational philosophy: Committed to cultivating well-rounded people, liberating thoughts and spirits, clarifying personal beliefs, promoting physical health, building a sense of community, and cultivating responsible leaders to prepare for serving the world.

School strength:

Accreditation: Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), it can award bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees.

Rich courses: It offers more than 50 undergraduate majors and more than 20 graduate majors.

Faculty: It has a professional teaching team with a teacher-student ratio of 1:12. The professors are not only experienced in teaching, but also provide personalized guidance and support in students' learning and life.

Key disciplines: The school's majors cover a variety of fields, such as business, education, art, science, etc. Among them, the business major focuses on cultivating students' business thinking and practical ability; the education major provides students with a wealth of educational theory and practical courses; the art major has strong teachers and teaching resources in music, drama, etc.

Campus environment:

Hickory Main Campus: Covering an area of ​​56 acres, it is located 1 mile north of the Hickory business district. The campus is tree-lined, with unique architectural style, modern teaching facilities and comfortable student dormitories.

Asheville Campus: Located in the center of Asheville, it provides convenient learning and living conditions for graduate students, and students can make full use of the city's cultural and business resources.

Columbia Campus: Surrounded by mature trees and wide sidewalks, it provides students with a quiet space for learning and thinking, and is close to various convenient facilities in Columbia City.

Other information:

Student size: The school enrolls nearly 2,700 undergraduates and graduate students.

International student ratio: The proportion of international students is about 1%.

Male-to-female ratio: The male-to-female ratio is 36:64.