Lenoir–Rhyne University

Lenoir–Rhyne University
Former name
Highland Academy (1891)
Lenoir College (1891–1928)
Lenoir–Rhyne College (1928–2008)
Mottoἡ ἀλήθεια ἐλευθερώσει ὑμᾶς (Greek)
Motto in English
The truth shall set you free
TypePrivate university
Established1891
Religious affiliation
Evangelical Lutheran Church in America
Academic affiliations
CONAHEC
Endowment$116 million
Students2,405 (fall 2021)
Undergraduates1,579
Postgraduates826
Location,
United States
CampusMultiple campuses, 107 acres (43 ha)
Colors Red & Black
NicknameBears
Sporting affiliations
NCAA Division IISAC
MascotJoe Bear
Websitelr.edu/

Lenoir–Rhyne University is a private Lutheran university in Hickory, North Carolina. It was founded in 1891 and is affiliated with the North Carolina Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA).