Lander University
Greenwood, SC · Public
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Lander University admitted 81.3% of applicants university-wide (3,712 of 4,565).
| Cohort | Admit rate | Admitted | Applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| University-wide | 81.3% | 3,712 | 4,565 |
| In-state | 78.6% | 2,200 | 2,800 |
| Out-of-state | 83.3% | 500 | 600 |
| International applicants | 80.0% | 80 | 100 |
| Men | 83.4% | 1,052 | 1,261 |
| Women | 80.5% | 2,660 | 3,304 |
Also offers Early Action (closes Nov 15) — the Common Data Set doesn't publish EA admit counts.
Of 3,712 admitted students, 843 enrolled (22.7% yield).
Lander University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C1–C2 · 2023 — Published cohort admit rates — context, not an applicant-specific probability.
Test scores and GPA of admitted students
- SAT (mid-50%)
- 950–1178
- ACT (mid-50%)
- 16–23
- GPA (mid-50%, 4.0 scale)
- 3.00–3.74
Testing policy: Test-optional (considered if submitted)
Lander University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C9–C12 · 2023 — Published admit stats reflect the entire incoming class unless explicitly labeled international-only.
Cost and financial aid
Published cost of attendance: $39,100/yr.
| Out-of-state tuition | $21,300 |
| Fees, housing, food, books & other | $17,800 |
| Sticker cost of attendance | $39,100/yr |
Average net price by family income (US, federal aid data)
| Under $30k | $11,450 |
| $30k–48k | $11,778 |
| $48k–75k | $13,842 |
| $75k–110k | $18,319 |
| Over $110k | $19,102 |
US applicants
Need- and merit-based aid available.
- Presidential Scholarship — In-State Award $6,000/year Out-of-State Award $4,000/year, plus $8,000 abatement (Full Tuition)
- Lander Academic Scholarship — $1,500-$5,000 per year (Automatic)
- Trustee Scholarship — In-State Award $4,500/year Out-of-State Award $3,000/year, plus $8,000 abatement (Trustee)
- Departmental Scholarship — Varies (Departmental)
- Lander Need-Based Grant — Varies (Need Based)
International applicants
No need-based aid reported for internationals.
- International Student Scholarship — Up to $8,000 per year (International Aid)
- Transfer International Student Scholarship — Up to $8,000 per year (International Aid)
Lander University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections G–H · 2023
Application requirements
US applicants
- Official High School Transcript
- SAT or ACT Scores (optional)
- Recommendation Letters (optional)
International applicants
- Official High School Transcript
- SAT or ACT Scores (optional)
- Recommendation Letters (optional)
- English proficiency (IELTS/TOEFL)
- GPA credential conversion
- Predicted Class XII marksheet
- Financial documentation (I-20)
Lander University · Application requirements (official admissions pages) · 2025
Essay prompts
Lander University requires no supplemental essays.
Prompts from the Common App member feed · verified Jul 3, 2026
Graduate outcomes
- Median earnings
- $42,396
- Median earnings · 10 years after entry
- Graduation rate
- 49.8%
- Within 150% of normal time
- First-year retention
- 70%
- Return for year two · CDS Section B
- Median debt
- $25,000
- At graduation
Lander University · U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (2023 release) · 2023 — Earnings and debt figures are federal data for aid-receiving graduates — cohort outcomes, not a guarantee for any individual student.
Published rankings
- Niche: #703
Deadlines
- 2026-11-15Early Action — Non-binding early round
Lander University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections C21–C22 · 2023
Academics and campus
Largest degree fields: Business & marketing (34%), Psychology (7%), Social sciences (6%).
Student–faculty ratio: 14:1 · 49% of class sections have under 20 students.
Lander University U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard · Sections E, F, I · 2023 — Published institutional figures for the reporting year — descriptive of the current student body, not a prediction about your experience.