Overview

Lander University is a Comprehensive institution located in Greenwood, SC, in a small town setting.

Location & Contact

Address 320 Stanley Avenue
Greenwood, SC  29649
United States

Contact Ms. Jennifer M. Mathis
Director of Admissions
Email: admissions@lander.edu
Phone: 864-388-8307
Fax: 864-388-8125

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Business Administration And Management, General
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Mass Communication/media Studies
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, General
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Early Childhood Education And Teaching
Elementary Education And Teaching
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Secondary Education And Teaching
Special Education And Teaching, General
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
English Language And Literature, General
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Spanish Language And Literature
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Athletic Training/trainer
Nursing Science
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
Humanities/humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Environmental Science
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Political Science And Government, General
Sociology, General
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Art/art Studies, General
Music, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

3,342

Applied

1,414

Accepted

3,562

Enrolled

Female Admissions

2,459

Females Applied

1,047

Females Accepted

43%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

883

Males Applied

367

Males Accepted

42%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.66

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record A minimum high school GPA of 2
Recommended	Interview

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	August 1st	Not reported	Yes
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	August 1st	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading		480	600
SAT Math		470	590
ACT Composite	21	18	22

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

10,700

In-state

20,300

Out-of-state

10,700

In-district

Fees

1,000

Full-time student fees

12,000

Room & board

6,600

Room only

Financial Aid

5,105

Avg. Financial Aid Package

4,616

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

2,340

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

3,870

Avg. Loan Aid

3,417

Avg. Grant Aid

1,903

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

68%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

59%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

3,562

Total Undergrad students

3%

International Students

5%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	2.05%
Black or African American	23.87%
White or Caucasian	64.73%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.63%
Asian	0.33%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.65%
Two or more races	4.58%
Other	0.45%

Gender

Male (32.29%)

Female (67.71%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	None
Housing options	Co-ed housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	45%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Miss Lander Pageant, Homecoming and Graduation

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Students Promoting Intelligent Choices and Experiences (S.P.I.C.E.), Lander Association of Biological Science, Minorities on the Move (MOM), Presidential Ambassadors and Lander Dance Company

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Acrobatics And Tumbling	No	No	No
Baseball		Division 2
Basketball		Division 2
Cross-country Running		Division 2	No
Equestrian Sports		No	No
Golf		Division 2
Lacrosse		Division 2	No
Racquetball		No	No
Soccer		Division 2
Softball	No	No	No
Tennis		Division 2
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball	No	No	No
Wrestling		Division 2	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Acrobatics And Tumbling	No	No	No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 2
Cross-country Running		Division 2	No
Equestrian Sports		No	No
Golf		Division 2
Lacrosse		Division 2	No
Racquetball		No	No
Soccer		Division 2
Softball		Division 2
Tennis		Division 2
Ultimate Frisbee		No	No
Volleyball		Division 2
Wrestling	No	No	No

Faculty

249

Total Faculty

16:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 164

Part-time - 85

Male - 114

Female - 135