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Lenoir-Rhyne University Men's Football

Welcome to the Lenoir-Rhyne University men's football recruiting profile. Lenoir-Rhyne competes in NCAA Division II (D2) in the South Atlantic Conference from Hickory, North Carolina. Led by head coach Doug Socha, Lenoir-Rhyne University pairs a 85% acceptance rate with a 48% graduation rate and a $21,546 average net price.

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Program
Roster Size
Reported 2024-25 team participation count.
164
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
Division II (D2)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
South Atlantic Conference
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
private
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
city
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
2,488
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
85%
State
North Carolina
City
Hickory
Address
625 7th Avenue NE

Program Performance Trend

Has won an average of 73% of games over the last five seasons.

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Staff
Nick Vagnone
Football Linebackers Coach / Recruiting Coordinator
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Zack Owens
Defensive Backs / Football Operations Chris Young Wide Receivers Coach
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Doug Socha
Head Football Coach
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Cade Socha
Football Tight Ends Coach
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Chris Young
Football Wide Receivers Coach
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Ryley Pomainville
Football Assistant Defensive Line Coach
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Shaw Pomianowski
Football Assistant Wide Receivers Coach
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B

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 66% of D2 men's football programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
76%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree.
48%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median earnings 6 years after students entered this school.
$44,799
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median earnings 10 years after students entered this school.
$45,543
D

Affordability

This school is more affordable than 26% of D2 men's football programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$31,000
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$31,000
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
Not reported
Average Net Price
Reported average cost after grants and scholarships.
$21,546
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
Not reported
B

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 81% of D2 men's football programs.

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
$2,497,915
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
$293,631
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