Locations

Founded in 1891, �㽶��ý is a co-educational, private liberal arts institution with 45+ undergraduate degree programs and 20+ graduate degree programs.

LR enrolls more than 2,300 undergraduate and graduate students. LR’s main campus is in Hickory, North Carolina, where both undergraduate and graduate degrees are offered.

The university also offers graduate degree programs online and at locations in Asheville, North Carolina, and Columbia, South Carolina.

LR is affiliated with the North Carolina Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and welcomes students from all religious backgrounds.

One University, Multiple Locations

Discover our campuses, visit or connect with us and see for yourself all that LR has to offer.

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2,300⁺

Student enrollment across locations

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$30M

Financial aid awarded to students annually

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Two counseling students working on assignment in class

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News & Events

A group of LR students, faculty and staff walk down a sidewalk away from Shaw Plaza, holding a sign in front that reads "Your Voice, Your Vote"

Celebrating the right to vote

Students and community members joined together to exercise their rights and freedom -- and to inspire others to do the same -- at Stroll to the Polls 2024.

Spirit team marches in the 2023 homecoming parade with band visible behind them

Catch "Bear Fever" this Homecoming Week

This year students will enjoy a full week of Homecoming spirit with fun and food, games and giveaways leading up to the best weekend of the fall.