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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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Pulitzer Prize-winning author and journalist Tim Egan will visit Â鶹¹ÙÍø in March 2027 to deliver the inaugural Huffman Lecture on Social Justice, focused on democracy and civic responsibility.
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Through leadership, mentorship and service, these retiring faculty and staff members helped shape the culture and community of Â鶹¹ÙÍø.
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