How to Apply to Lander University

The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Lander. Lander offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
Admissionhttps://www.lander.edu/admissions
Online Applicationhttps://admissions.lander.edu/apply/
Financial Aidhttps://www.lander.edu/admissions/tuition-financial-aid
Net Price Calculatorhttps://www.lander.edu/_files/npc/npcalc.htm
Veterans Tuitionhttps://www.lander.edu/admissions/military-veterans/military-veterans-services.html
Athletichttps://www.lander.edu/about/offices-departments/planning-analytics-decision-support/fact-books.html
Disability Servicehttps://www.lander.edu/campus-life/wellness-center/disability-services.html

Admission Statistics Charts

The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Lander and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).

Test Scores Comparison

In 2023, the average SAT score at Lander University is 1,060 and the average ACT score is 20. Compared to similar schools in college rankings, the admission score of Lander University is comparable to the schools (average score is 973). You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
Lander SAT/ACT Scores and Comparison
SAT AverageACT Average
Lander University1,06020
Similarly Colleges in Rankings97319
All U.S. Colleges1,12368
Public, 4-Years Colleges1,11267
4-Years Colleges1,12468
Public, 4-Years Colleges in South Carolina1,09066

SAT/ACT Scores by Subject

SATACT
At Lander University, 330 students submitted SAT scores (39% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,060 and it is around average than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in South Carolina. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
SAT Scores by Subject
25th percentile50th percentile (Median)75th percentile
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing480540600
Mathematics470530590
Total9501,070 1,190
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At Lander University, 141 students submitted ACT scores (17% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 20 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in South Carolina. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
ACT Scores by Subject
25th percentile50th percentile (Median)75th percentile
Composite172124
English162023
Mathematics171823

Lander Admission Requirements

The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to Lander University. The school requires 5 items to submit - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school rank, Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
2 items are Considered if submitted - Recommendations, and Admission test scores.
Admission Requirements for Applying to Lander University
Secondary school GPARequired
Secondary school rankRequired
Secondary school recordRequired
Completion of college-preparatory programRequired
RecommendationsConsidered, if submitted
Formal demonstration of competenciesNot Considered
Admission test scoresConsidered, if submitted
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)Required
Work experienceNot Considered
Personal statement or essayNot Considered
Legacy statusNot Considered