Lander University

Greenwood, SC · Public

Acceptance rate
81%
Average SAT
1,057
ACT midpoint
21
Enrollment
3,397
In-state tuition
$11,700
Out-of-state tuition
$21,300
Avg net price
$15,363
4-yr grad rate

Test scores

Admitted students score between 950 and 1178 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

ACT midpoint: 21

Popular programs at Lander University

Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.

#ProgramStairway RankingGraduates/yr
1Business Administration, Management and Operations.152
2Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.76
3Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.60
4Psychology, General.59
5Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.41
6Communication and Media Studies.32
7Biology, General.26
8Fine and Studio Arts.21
9Criminology.19
10History.16
11Computer and Information Sciences, General.15
12English Language and Literature, General.15
13Sociology.15
14Chemistry.11
15Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.10
16Special Education and Teaching.9
17Human Services, General.9
18Public Health.7
19Political Science and Government.6
20Visual and Performing Arts, General.5

Showing top 20 of 26 programs

Frequently asked questions

What is the acceptance rate at Lander University?

Lander University has an acceptance rate of 81% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.

What SAT score do I need for Lander University?

Admitted students at Lander University typically score between 950 and 1178 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Lander University cost?

The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at Lander University is approximately $15,363 per year.

What is the graduation rate at Lander University?

4-year graduation rate data for Lander University is not currently published.

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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.