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About Lander University

small public collegehealth and business focusdiverse baccalaureate programs

Lander University is a public liberal arts college in Greenwood, SC, known for its small public college, health and business focus, and diverse baccalaureate programs. With an acceptance rate of 67%, Lander University is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 842 students each year. Lander University is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 950–1190, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. Lander University offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $10,249 per year; the sticker price of $35,920 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

Lander University acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

67%
Overall Accept Rate
1070
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 950 – 1190 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to Lander University

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Demonstrated Interest
Lander is a small public university in Greenwood, SC where personal connections matter, so visit campus or attend a virtual info session and follow up with your admissions counselor by name to make your interest clear.
Application Strategy
Look into the Lander Honors Program when you apply, because smaller honors cohorts at a university this size mean real research and leadership opportunities, and mentioning your interest signals you have done your homework on what the school offers.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What Lander University actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$36k/yr$11.4k
30k-48k~$36k/yr$11.8k
48k-75k~$36k/yr$13.8k
75k-110k~$36k/yr$18.3k
110k+~$36k/yr$19.1k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

49%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$37k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
17:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
3,403
Undergrad Enrollment
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