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How to Get Into Lander University

Greenwood, SC · Public · 2025-2026 cycle · Verified data

Lander University Admissions Statistics

81%
Acceptance Rate
490-608
SAT Reading (mid 50%)
460-570
SAT Math (mid 50%)
16-23
ACT (mid 50%)
3,397
Undergrads
50%
Graduation Rate

How to Actually Get Into Lander University

The bar here is clear

Lander University admits most qualified applicants. Clear the academic bar (the ranges below) and your odds are strong. The real questions become fit, cost, and whether it earns its slot on your list, not whether you can get in.

Position your scores against the real bands

The middle 50% of enrolled students sits around 950-1178 combined SAT or 16-23 ACT. Above the 75th percentile, scores work for you and this can behave like a target. Below the 25th percentile, the rest of your application has to carry the file, treat it as a reach. Test policy here is "Required for some programs", check the fine print for your specific program.

The bigger picture: no single school decides your outcome, the shape of your whole list does. Read how top counselors build a college list before you finalize where Lander University fits.

Lander University Application Deadlines (2025-2026)

Round Deadline
Regular Decision (RD) Rolling

Deadlines verified from official sources for the 2025-2026 cycle. Rounds change year to year, always confirm on the school's site before submitting.

Application Requirements & Costs

Application platform Common App
Application fee $0
Test scores Required for some programs
Writing supplement Not required
Counselor recommendation Not required

Lander University Cost & Financial Aid

Total cost of attendance (sticker, per year) $27,277
Tuition & fees (in-state / out-of-state) $11,700 / $21,300
Room & board (on campus) $12,100
Average net price (aid-receiving families) $15,363

What You'd Actually Pay, by Family Income

Average net price per year (after grants and scholarships) for aid-receiving families, from federal College Scorecard data:

Family income Average net price / year
$0-30k $11,450
$30-48k $11,778
$48-75k $13,842
$75-110k $18,319
$110k+ $19,102
39%
Students receiving Pell Grants
49%
Students taking federal loans
70%
Freshman retention rate
18:1
Student-faculty ratio

These are averages, not your number. Get your family's actual price in about 10 minutes:

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