Lenoir-Rhyne University is a private Lutheran liberal arts university in Hickory, North Carolina, founded in 1891. It emphasizes holistic development through faith, academics, and service across 50+ undergraduate and 20+ graduate programs. Highlights include a 15:1 student-faculty ratio, NCAA Division II Bears athletics, study abroad opportunities, and scenic Blue Ridge foothills location.

State

North Carolina

Student Population

1,500

Acceptance Rate

82%

GPA Range

3.3-3.8

SAT Range

1070-1250

Common Majors

Nursing, business, exercise science, education, psychology

"LR's welcoming Lutheran culture creates family bonds on our beautiful mountain-view campus. Off-campus, Hickory's arts scene and Asheville adventures refresh; students love small classes, caring profs, Bear games, service trips, chapel community, and growth that prepares you for purposeful living."

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 2

Tuition (no scholarship)

$41,500.00

Conference

South Atlantic Conference

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

Avg Women's Scores

75-76

Men's Team Notes

Lenoir–Rhyne men’s golf posts team totals in the low‑290s over 18 holes, with several players carding in the 70s and occasional low‑round scores in the 60s. The Bears consistently rank among the top programs regionally, showing strong depth and the ability to climb leaderboards with solid counting‑round play.

Women's Team Notes

Lenoir–Rhyne women’s golf typically scores in the high‑70s to mid‑70s per round, with players often carding in the 70s and occasional scores in the 60s. The team regularly contends in multi‑round events, highlighted by steady counting‑round efforts and a knack for top‑10 finishes.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Chris Jones

Women's Coach

Chris Jones

Men's Email

Christopher.Jones@lr.edu

Women's Email

Christopher.Jones@lr.edu

Men's Coach Bio

Chris Jones heads Lenoir-Rhyne men's golf as alma mater alum (Bears player 1993-97), returning with extensive collegiate/high school coaching experience. He guides Bears through South Atlantic Conference schedules like Tennessee River Rumble and Ralph Hargett Intercollegiate, targeting SAC Championships and Southeast Regional bids from Hickory, NC base.

Women's Coach Bio

Chris Jones leads Lenoir-Rhyne women's golf alongside men's program in SAC competition. LR graduate with Bears playing background, he develops roster featuring international talent through regional events and conference play. Jones emphasizes holistic growth with GA Yui Srichantamit, sustaining program's DII competitiveness.

State

Student Population

Acceptance Rate

GPA Range

SAT Range

Common Majors

"LR's welcoming Lutheran culture creates family bonds on our beautiful mountain-view campus. Off-campus, Hickory's arts scene and Asheville adventures refresh; students love small classes, caring profs, Bear games, service trips, chapel community, and growth that prepares you for purposeful living."

Team & Tuition

Divison

Tuition (no scholarship)

Conference

Scholarships Available

Avg Men's Scores

Avg Women's Scores

Men's Team Notes

Women's Team Notes

Lenoir–Rhyne women’s golf typically scores in the high‑70s to mid‑70s per round, with players often carding in the 70s and occasional scores in the 60s. The team regularly contends in multi‑round events, highlighted by steady counting‑round efforts and a knack for top‑10 finishes.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Women's Coach

Men's Email

Women's Email

Men's Coach Bio

Women's Coach Bio

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