Lenoir–Rhyne University
Former name | Highland Academy (1891) Lenoir College (1891–1928) Lenoir–Rhyne College (1928–2008) |
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| Motto | ἡ ἀλήθεια ἐλευθερώσει ὑμᾶς (Greek) |
Motto in English | The truth shall set you free |
| Type | Private university |
| Established | 1891 |
Religious affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church in America |
Academic affiliations | CONAHEC |
| Endowment | $145.5 million (2025) |
| Students | 2,405 (fall 2021) |
| Undergraduates | 1,579 |
| Postgraduates | 826 |
| Location | , United States |
| Campus | Multiple campuses, 107 acres (43 ha) |
| Colors | Red & Black |
| Nickname | Bears |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division II – SAC |
| Mascot | Joe Bear |
| Website | lr.edu/ |
Lenoir–Rhyne University is a private university in Hickory, North Carolina, United States. It was founded in 1891 and is affiliated with the North Carolina Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA).