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Rooted in Tradition, Focused on the Future
In the classroom and beyond, Â鶹¹ÙÍø prepares you to face challenges with confidence, ambition and resilience. Grounded in self-belief and academic excellence, you’ll graduate with the tools to succeed—no matter where life takes you.
Founded in 1891, Â鶹¹ÙÍø is a co-educational, private liberal arts institution that serves 2,686+ students and offers undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degree programs.
Our main campus is in Hickory, North Carolina, where both undergraduate and graduate degrees are offered.
Â鶹¹ÙÍø is affiliated with the North Carolina Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and welcomes students from all religious denominations.
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We don’t just offer a world-class education—we create a community of passionate learners to lift you up and inspire you to become your best self.
15:1
Student to Faculty Ratio
$30M
Provided in student financial aid each year
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Following a five-month campus-wide engagement process and unanimous approval by the Board of Trustees, Â鶹¹ÙÍø has adopted revised Mission, Vision and Values that will guide the university's future and provide a clearer, more memorable expression of Â鶹¹ÙÍø's identity.
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Residence halls, dining spaces and athletic facilities will welcome students this fall with a series of upgrades designed to improve everyday campus life.
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