Contact Information

General Contact

Admissions Office

Financial Aid Office

ACCEPTANCE RATE

77.94%

FINANCIAL AID RATE

100%

STUDENT TEACHER RATIO

13:1

DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE

28

FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.

$26,108

Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students

Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid

Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition

School Map

Accounting Degree

The accounting program at Lenoir – Rhyne University prepares students for a career as a staff accountant, public accountant, tax accountant, financial analyst, business analyst, financial reporting manager, and controller. The program focuses on accounting and related business functions. Program courses include: accounting principles and theory, financial accounting, managerial accounting, cost accounting, budget control, tax accounting, legal aspects of accounting, auditing, reporting procedures, statement analysis, planning and consulting, business information systems, accounting research methods, and professional standards and ethics. Get more details below including other North Carolina colleges that offer accounting degrees.

Learn more by requesting information now!

Lenoir – Rhyne University

231 Highway 58 South, Kinston, NC

Lenoir - Rhyne University is a nonprofit private institution located in Hickory, NC and provides a large number of program options for students. The Evangelical Lutheran Church affiliation at the school is an important part of the history, education and vision that defines the school. Enrollment at Lenoir - Rhyne University is nearly 1,800 per year.

Areas of study available at Lenoir - Rhyne University include:

  • Health And Clinical Professions
  • Education
  • Recreation And Fitness Studies
  • Psychology
  • Business And Marketing Studies

The admissions process begins with the submission of an application, transcripts, records, and standardized test scores, which are then reviewed by the admissions staff. Most common scores among students admitted to Lenoir - Rhyne University are between 18 to 24 on the ACT, or 900 to 1100 on the SAT exam. This school has an acceptance rate of 72% of which only 14% decided to attend. More information from the admissions office can be found here.

Tuition is approximately $29,000 for the year, though it may vary based on any number of circumstances. Students should visit the school's net price calculator to see the personalize cost of attendance. Some students at Lenoir - Rhyne University may qualify for financial aid, which is typically offered as scholarships, grants, and loans.

Athletic programs are available at Lenoir - Rhyne University through the NCAA, allowing students to compete in intercollegiate sports. Athletic programs that are available may include:

  • Baseball (NCAA Division II)
  • Basketball (NCAA Division II)
  • Track & Field (NCAA Division II)

To see a full list of academic programs offered, enrollment information, student services, and more, please take a look at the school's website at http://www.lr.edu.

Students Enrolled in the Accounting Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Lenoir – Rhyne University offers a bachelor's degree program in accounting.

Students by Gender (2019)

 Graduates
Male2
Female5

Students by Race (2019)

 Graduates
American Indian1
Asian1
Hispanic1
White4

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Upon completion of the Accounting program at Lenoir – Rhyne University, most students have pursued careers in the following fields:

Accountants

Description

Analyze financial information and prepare financial reports to determine or maintain record of assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liability, or other financial activities within an organization.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, accountants employment is expected to grow at a rate of 10.7% from 2014 to 2024

Budget Analysts

Description

Examine budget estimates for completeness, accuracy, and conformance with procedures and regulations. Analyze budgeting and accounting reports.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, budget analysts employment is expected to grow at a rate of 2.5% from 2014 to 2024

Credit Analysts

Description

Analyze credit data and financial statements of individuals or firms to determine the degree of risk involved in extending credit or lending money. Prepare reports with credit information for use in decision making.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, credit analysts employment is expected to grow at a rate of 6.1% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Admission Requirements & Details

The information regarding admissions below may provide a better idea of the applicants Lenoir – Rhyne University accepts. The details may include admissions application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.

College Credits Accepted

  • Dual Credits
  • AP Course Credits
accrediation - SELECT Campus_Name, Campus_IPEDS_UnitID, Agency_Name,clean_program_name as Program_Name,Accreditation_Type,Accreditation_Status,Accreditation_Date_Type,Periods,cipcode,entity_id FROM `college_accreditations_2015` ca left join `college_accreditations_program_names` capn on capn.program_name = ca.Program_Name WHERE `entity_id` = '198835' AND `Last Action` = ''

Academics & Student Services

Student Services

To help support students, Lenoir – Rhyne University may provide student services including:

  • Distance learning
  • Night and weekend classes available
  • Remedial instructional courses
  • Academic counseling for students
  • Employing students to lower education costs
  • Employment search assistance

Intercollegiate Athletics

Lenoir – Rhyne University is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division II with football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:

  • Baseball (South Atlantic Conference)
  • Basketball (South Atlantic Conference)
  • Track and Field (South Atlantic Conference)
  • Football (South Atlantic Conference)
  • Golf
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball