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#10 Best Public Universities in South Carolina

Lander University Admission Requirements

Greenwood, South Carolina

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Your chances of getting into Lander University

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

69%
Admission Difficulty for Lander University
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Very Easy 
Applicant Competition Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Lander University is 69%.  Its admission rate is the 13th lowest in South Carolina.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Lander University and can you get accepted?

Lander University is a moderately competitive school to get into with a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the requirements. Last year, 3,311 out of the 4,795 who applied were admitted.

The school has very easy admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 69 percent on standardized admission tests. Lander University typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.66. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 27% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Lander University you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.66 or better
  • Earn B+ grades in high school
  • Score 1050 on the SAT
  • Score 20 on the ACT
  • Graduate in the top half of your high school class
  • Submit letters of recommendation from your teachers

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Lander University. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 38% of students submitted SAT scores and 22% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..

Lander University SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

950-1150

Applicants Submitting SAT 

38%
SAT Scores for Lander University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 480
SAT Math 25th 470
SAT Composite 25th 950
SAT Scores for Lander University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 590
SAT Math 75th 560
SAT Composite 75th 1150
Average SAT Score 1050

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Lander University?

Lander University is a test optional school meaning you are not required to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "considered but not required".

Students who get into Lander University score in the top 69 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 950-1150 and the average score is 1050.  Lander University ranks #17 in the state of South Carolina for highest average SAT composite score. You should target scoring 1050 or above to be competitive with most other applicants.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1050 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1050, you have around a 69% chance of being admitted. A 1050 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 81% chance of getting in.

Lander University admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1150 and Above Good >81%
1050 to 1150 Avg + 69%-81%
950 to 1050 Avg - 54%-69%
850 to 950 Reach 38%-54%
Less than 850 Low <38%
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Lander University ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

17-24 

Applicants Submitting ACT 

22%
ACT Scores for Lander University
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 15
ACT Math 25th 16
ACT Composite 25th 17
ACT Scores for Lander University
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 23
ACT Math 75th 23
ACT Composite 75th 24
Average ACT Score 20

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Lander University?

Lander University is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "considered but not required".

Lander University regularly accepts students who score 17 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 69 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 17-24.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Lander University admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
24 and Above Good >82%
20 to 24 Avg + 69%-82%
17 to 20 Avg - 56%-69%
14 to 17 Reach 43%-56%
Less than 14 Low <43%
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Lander University GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

3.66

Typical High School Grades 

B+

What GPA do you need to get into Lander University?

You are required to have very good grades in high school to get into Lander University. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Lander University was 3.66 on the 4.0 scale. This indicates that primarily B+ average high school students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #15 in South Carolina for highest average GPA. If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as Lander University accepts 69% of students who apply.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.7 GPA range.

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

High School Class Rank

80.1% of Lander University freshman were in the top half of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted Lander University students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 12.5%
Top 25% of class 45.3%
Top 50% of class 80%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Lander University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 3,500 1,295 4,795
Accepted 2,450 861 3,311
Acceptance Rate 70% 66% 69%
Enrolled 634 265 899
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 26% 31% 27%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Lander University is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Lander University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Lander University Application Requirements
Test Scores Considered but not required
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required
Recommendations Recommended
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Lander University
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes

Other Colleges to Apply To 

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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=218229 IPEDS survey data for Lander University.

FAQs

Does Lander University prefer SAT or ACT?

38% of students submit their SAT scores to Lander University. 22% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Lander University?

69% of those who apply are granted admission to Lander University. Admission competition is low and the college has very easy admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for Lander University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 950 and 1150. 38% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for Lander University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 17 and 24. 22% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.