More selective than 31% of South Carolina colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
36% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 18% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Lander University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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Lander University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Lander University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 490 | 608 |
| SAT math | 460 | 570 |
| ACT composite | 16 | 23 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 950 | 1178 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Lander University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 81% | 490–608 | 460–570 | 16–23 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 68% | 490–590 | 470–570 | 17–24 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Lander University compared with other South Carolina colleges?
Lander University has the 21st-lowest acceptance rate of 30 South Carolina colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | Coastal Carolina University | 75% | 48% | $13,966 |
| 18 | Spartanburg Methodist College | 78% | 43% | $14,580 |
| 19 | University of South Carolina Aiken | 79% | 40% | $11,641 |
| 20 | Winthrop University | 79% | 57% | $15,343 |
| 21 | Lander University | 81% | 50% | $15,363 |
| 22 | South Carolina State University | 83% | 37% | $18,097 |
| 23 | Francis Marion University | 86% | 43% | $11,386 |
| 24 | Newberry College | 90% | 45% | $21,656 |
| 25 | Columbia College | 94% | 37% | $18,408 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All South Carolina colleges →
Who enrolls at Lander University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Lander University admissions questions
What is the Lander University acceptance rate?
Lander University accepts 81% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 3,521 of 5,184 applicants were admitted.
Does Lander University require the SAT or ACT?
Lander University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 36% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 18% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Lander University?
The middle 50% of Lander University enrolled first-year students scored 950–1178 on the SAT and 16–23 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Lander University?
24% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (846 of 3,521).
Is Lander University getting harder to get into?
Lander University accepted 81% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 68% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Lander University overview