- Acceptance rate: 81% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 490–608 reading and writing, 460–570 math
- ACT, middle 50%: 16–23 composite
- Average net price: $14,657 a year (2022–23)
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Add a test score to compare it with what Lander University reported: an acceptance rate of 81% for fall 2024 and an ACT middle 50% of 16–23.
Weighted GPAs above 4.0 can't be compared directly. Many colleges recalculate on their own scale, so use your unweighted GPA here.
A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Lander University reviews each application.
Lander University GPA requirements
Lander University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Lander University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Lander University acceptance rate
Lander University admitted 3,712 of 4,565 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 81%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Lander University is a public 4-year university in Greenwood, South Carolina, with 3,776 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered Lander University in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 490 | 550 | 608 |
| SAT Math | 460 | 510 | 570 |
| ACT Composite | 16 | 20 | 23 |
| ACT English | 15 | 19 | 22 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 18 | 22 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1057 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What Lander University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
AP credit
Lander University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $14,657 a year at Lander University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
How hard is it to get into Lander University?
Not very selective: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Lander University admitted 81% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
How important is GPA for getting into Lander University?
A lot: Lander University requires high school GPA, high school record, high school class rank and college preparatory program. It considers recommendations and test scores if you send them. It doesn't consider essay or personal statement, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Do I have a chance at Lander University with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Lander University admitted 81% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
What GPA does Lander University look for?
Lander University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
What SAT and ACT scores do Lander University students have?
The middle 50% of Lander University's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 490–608 in reading and writing and 460–570 in math; ACT composite 16–23, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
What percent of applicants does Lander University accept?
Lander University's acceptance rate was 81% for fall 2024: it admitted 3,712 of 4,565 first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education.
Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to Lander University?
Check Lander University's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Lander University was test optional: it considered SAT or ACT scores if you sent them, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024). Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 38% sent SAT scores and 17% sent ACT scores.
Does Lander University accept AP credit?
Yes. Lander University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
How much does Lander University cost after financial aid?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $14,657 a year at Lander University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Lander University look at legacy status?
No. Lander University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Before you apply, check Lander University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Lander UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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