LR SAT Scores

SAT Score Ranges for Admitted Students:

• Score Range: 960–1160 (based on recent admissions data for the middle 50% of admitted students)
• Average Score: Approximately 1060, reflecting the typical performance of incoming freshmen at Lenoir-Rhyne University
• 75th Percentile: Around 1160, meaning top-performing applicants often score at or above this threshold

Key Points:

• SAT or ACT scores are optional for admission to Lenoir-Rhyne University due to its test-optional policy implemented in recent years.
• When submitted, SAT scores are evaluated holistically, with no strict minimum threshold, alongside GPA and other application materials.
• LR practices superscoring for SAT scores, combining the highest section scores from multiple test dates to create the best possible composite score.
• Alternatives such as AP or IB test scores may be considered for placement or credit but are not substitutes for SAT in the admissions process if scores are submitted.
• Applicants are encouraged to aim for SAT scores near or above the 75th percentile (1160) to strengthen their application to Lenoir-Rhyne University.