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Lander University
Greenwood, SC · Public · Distant town · Website
- Admission rate
- 81%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $16,659
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 50%
- Median earnings
- $45,360
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Lander University is a public college in Greenwood, SC with 3,397 undergraduates. It admits 81% of applicants, and admitted students average 1057 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $16,659 per year ($14,542 for families earning under $30,000). 50% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $45,360 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 81%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 5,184
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 3,521
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 24%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
SAT Reading & Writing490–608
200800
SAT Math460–570
200800
ACT Composite16–23
136
What Lander University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordRequired
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkRequired
- Class rankRequired
- Essay or personal statementNot considered
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceNot considered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $28,321
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $11,700
- Out-of-state tuition
- $21,300
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$14,542
- $30–48k$12,767
- $48–75k$12,960
- $75–110k$17,170
- $110k+$20,206
Get a personal estimate with Lander University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 50%
- Freshman retention
- 70%
- Median earnings
- $45,360
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $21,847
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 3,397
- Student–faculty ratio
- 18:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 45%
- White65%
- Hispanic2%
- Black24%
- Asian0%
Lander University FAQ
What is Lander University's acceptance rate?+
Lander University admits 81% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What SAT score do you need for Lander University?+
The middle 50% of admitted students scored 490–608 on SAT Reading and Writing and 460–570 on SAT Math; the average total is 1057.
What ACT score do you need for Lander University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 16–23.
Is Lander University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Lander University?+
In Fall 2023, 5,184 students applied to Lander University and 3,521 were admitted; 846 enrolled.
Does Lander University consider legacy status?+
No. Lander University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Lander University require an essay?+
Lander University reported that an essay or personal statement is not considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Lander University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $28,321 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $16,659.
What is Lander University's graduation rate?+
50% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 218229 · How we use this data
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