Hickory, NC · Clery Act 2023 · Private Nonprofit

Lenoir-Rhyne University

According to the U.S. Department of Education's Clery Act filings, this profile covers campus safety, crime statistics, fire-safety data, and peer comparison for this 2,230-student campus.

3.59
Incidents / 1k students
#2,389
Rank of 3,050
#79
NC rank
2,230
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

Lenoir-Rhyne University reports 3.59 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #2,389 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 79% of ranked campuses its size.

3.59
incidents / 1,000 students
#2,389
of 3,050 ranked nationally
79%
report fewer incidents than this campus
7
on-campus incidents, 2023

Safety score = reported on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is safer).

Reporting-period change

What changed in 2023

-2 reported incidents

Lenoir-Rhyne University decreased from 9 to 7 reported on-campus incidents between the 2022 and 2023 reporting years in the U.S. Department of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey.

This is a change in reported incidents, not a measure of individual safety. Enrollment, reporting practice, and category coverage can affect the count.

See national reporting-year changes

Lenoir-Rhyne University is a Private Nonprofit institution located in Hickory, NC, enrolling approximately 2,230 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 30 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within NC, it ranks #79 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 2,230 enrolled students, this campus sits in the small college bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.

The most frequently reported category at Lenoir-Rhyne University is "Burglary" with 11 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in NC averaging 2.96 incidents per 1,000 students, Lenoir-Rhyne University reports 21% more incidents per student.

Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 0 total fires. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 27 category-year records, covering liquor law violations, drug law violations, and weapons possession on-campus. No Department of Education Clery Act enforcement actions are recorded against this institution.

Safety Score

3.59 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#2389

See peer comparison

State Rank (NC)

#79

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

7

across 11 crime categories

Where Lenoir-Rhyne University sits among ranked U.S. campuses

On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students

4 safer than 21% of 1,807 ranked campuses

0–1: 874 ranked campuses (48%). Below this entry. 1–2: 281 ranked campuses (16%). Below this entry. 2–3: 186 ranked campuses (10%). Below this entry. 3–4: 135 ranked campuses (7%). This entry sits in this band. 4–5: 84 ranked campuses (5%). Above this entry. 5–6: 71 ranked campuses (4%). Above this entry. 6–7: 36 ranked campuses (2%). Above this entry. 7–8: 37 ranked campuses (2%). Above this entry. 8–9: 103 ranked campuses (6%). Above this entry. This campus 0 9 every ranked campus, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more ranked campuses. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Department of Education, Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act) · 2023

Safety percentile vs. peers

Lenoir-Rhyne University percentile rank 21.7%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #2389 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

Lenoir-Rhyne University reports 21% more incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$31,900
Out-of-State Tuition
$31,900
Avg Net Price
$20,689
Median Debt
$26,000
Pell Grant Recipients
39%
How does this cost rank in NC? →

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
85%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate
49%
Retention Rate
76%
Median Earnings (6yr)
$44,799
Median Earnings (10yr)
$45,543
Loan Repayment (3yr)
77%

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only

Lenoir-Rhyne University: on-campus incidents by year

Declining 50% (14 → 7 incidents)

51015 202120222023 14 7 ▼ -50.0%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 000
Arson 000
Burglary 524
Fondling 116
Incest 000
Motor Vehicle Theft 010
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 000
Negligent Manslaughter 000
Rape 154
Robbery 000
Statutory Rape 000

Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents

Fire Safety

Year Fires Inj. Deaths Cat I Cat II
2023 0 0 0 0 0

Arrests & Disciplinary Actions

27 category-year records
Disposition26%47%27%ArrestsDisciplinary referralsNo action
27 reported records
Category Year Arrests Discipline
Drugs 2023 0 0
Drugs 2023 0 0
Drugs 2023 2 5
Liquor 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 0
Liquor 2023 0 12
Weapons 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 0 0
Weapons 2023 1 3
Drugs 2022 0 0
Drugs 2022 0 0
Drugs 2022 1 2
Liquor 2022 0 0
Liquor 2022 0 0
Liquor 2022 1 2
Weapons 2022 0 0
Weapons 2022 0 0
Weapons 2022 0 0
Drugs 2021 0 0
Drugs 2021 0 0

Lenoir-Rhyne University vs peer institutions

Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment

Scores are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is fewer).

Selected

NC

Lenoir-Rhyne University

3.59 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#2,389
Enrollment
2,230
Data year
2023

NJ

Drew University

7.19 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#2,755
Enrollment
2,226
Data year
2023

Similar Institutions

Mississippi University for Women
Columbus, MS · 2,227 enrolled
Safety Score 1.80
Drew University
Madison, NJ · 2,226 enrolled
Safety Score 7.19
University of Arkansas Community College-Morrilton
Morrilton, AR · 2,225 enrolled
Safety Score 0.90
Felician University
Lodi, NJ · 2,236 enrolled
Safety Score 4.47
Northwest Career College
Las Vegas, NV · 2,222 enrolled
Safety Score 0.45

Closest by National Rank

Institutions ranked nearest Lenoir-Rhyne University nationally (rank #2389), regardless of size or state.

Naropa University
Boulder, CO
National Rank #2388
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
North Chicago, IL
National Rank #2390
Eastern Oregon University
La Grande, OR
National Rank #2387
Texas Christian University
Fort Worth, TX
National Rank #2391
Menlo College
Atherton, CA
National Rank #2386

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lenoir-Rhyne University safe?
Lenoir-Rhyne University has a safety score of 3.59 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #2,389 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Lenoir-Rhyne University?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Lenoir-Rhyne University compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in NC.
Does Lenoir-Rhyne University have fire safety data?
Yes. Lenoir-Rhyne University reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. No fires were reported in the most recent year.

Understanding Lenoir-Rhyne University's Safety Profile

Lenoir-Rhyne University in Hickory, NC enrolls 2,230 students and has a safety score of 3.59 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #2389 nationally.

Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents decreased from 9 in 2022 to 7 in 2023.

Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. No fires were reported in the most recent year, indicating effective fire prevention measures.

What this means for you

Lenoir-Rhyne University's 3.59 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.

Figures reflect the 2023 Clery Act reporting year as filed with the U.S. Department of Education.

Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education, OPE Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act). See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCampus Editorial

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