Overview of Lander University

Lander University is situated on a 123-acre wooded campus in Greenwood, South Carolina, a city of 23,000 people. The institution has a large selection of over 60 undergraduate and graduate degree programs for students. Students are supported by a robust 16 to 1 student/faculty ratio, and professors take a personalized approach to the teaching and learning process. Outside of the classroom, students will find plenty of opportunities to engage with the campus community via the university’s over 80 clubs and organizations. The Lander Bearcats play in the NCAA Division II Peach Belt Conference.

Enrollment

• Total Enrollment: 3,044 (2,970 undergraduates)
• Gender Breakdown: 32% Male/68% Female
• 93% Full-time

Cost of Attendance Information

• Tuition and Fees: $11,700 (in-state); $21,300 (out-of-state)
• Books: $1,200
• Room and Board: $9,100
• Other Expenses: $2,700
• Total Cost: $24,700 (in-state); $34,300 (out-of-state)

Financial Aid Information

• Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 99%
• Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
  • Grants: 96%
  • Loans: 74%
• Mean Amount of Aid
  • Grants: $9,444
  • Loans: $6,580

Academic Programs Offered

• Most Popular Majors: Business Administration and Management, General; Kinesiology and Exercise Science; Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse; Psychology, General; and Early Childhood Education and Teaching

Retention and Graduation

• First-Year Student Retention (full-time students): 64%
• Transfer Out Rate: 32%
• 4-Year Graduation Rate: 23%
• 6-Year Graduation Rate: 43%

NCAA Athletic Programs

• Men’s Sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Tennis, Wrestling
• Women’s Sports: Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball

Overview of Lander University Admissions

With an acceptance rate of 43%, Lander University is generally accessible to interested students. Students whose SAT/ACT scores and GPA are within the institution’s requirements have a good chance of being admitted. Applicants must complete an online application, and send test scores from either the SAT or ACT and high school transcripts. Students with unique talents and accomplishments can still receive strong consideration even if their GPAs are outside of the mean range. After applying, students will receive a message from an admissions counselor about the application process’s next steps. Students should make a campus visit to determine if the institution is a good fit for them.

Admissions Data                        

• Lander University Acceptance Rate: 43%
• Test Scores — 25th/75th Percentile
  • SAT Critical Reading: 480/570
  • SAT Math: 450/550
  • SAT Writing: -/-
  • ACT Cumulative: 17/22
  • ACT English: 15/22
  • ACT Math: 16/22
  • ACT Writing: -/-

Safety Net Schools: Easy to Gain Admission

If past admission data predicts that you would be a competitive candidate for Lander University, it should be easy to gain admissions to the schools below. If Lander University is currently out of your reach, then you are sure to be a competitive candidate for the schools below.

California State University Northridge, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, California State University Fresno, California State University Bakersfield, California State University East Bay, Kean University, California State University Los Angeles

Same Tier: Just As Hard to Gain Admission

If you’re a competitive candidate for Lander University, you should have an equal chance of gaining admissions at these schools.

California State University Northridge, State University of New York at Fredonia, Montclair State University, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, California State University Monterey Bay, La Salle University, Texas A&M University-Commerce

Reach Institutions: Gaining Admissions Will Be More of a Challenge

These schools are more challenging to gain admission into than Lander University. If you improve your GPA and SAT/ACT scores, you’ll be a competitive candidate.

Quinnipiac University, Ohio University, University of Alabama, Pace University, University of North Texas, California State University Long Beach, Florida Gulf Coast University

Applying to Lander University

Application Deadline: Rolling

Undergraduate Admissions Website:

https://www.lander.edu/admissions/undergraduate

Undergraduate Application Link(s):

https://lander.elluciancrmrecruit.com/Admissions/Pages/Welcome.aspx

Graduate Admissions Website:

https://www.lander.edu/admissions/graduate

Graduate Application Link(s):

https://lander.elluciancrmrecruit.com/Admissions/Pages/Welcome.aspx