Lander University
Greenwood, SC
2,969
Students
5,105
Avg. Financial Aid
Moderate
Admission Difficulty
42%
Acceptance Rate
Small town
Setting
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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
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
Director of Admissions
Email: admissions@lander.edu
Phone: 864-388-8307
Fax: 864-388-8125
Majors & Degrees
| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
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| Biology/biological Sciences |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Business Administration And Management |
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| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer And Information Sciences |
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| Education | Associate | Bachelors |
| Early Childhood Education |
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| Elementary Education |
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| Physical Education Teaching And Coaching |
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| Secondary Education |
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| Special Education |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| English |
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| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Spanish |
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| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Athletic Training |
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| Nursing Science |
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| Registered Nursing/registered Nurse |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | Associate | Bachelors |
| Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mathematics |
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| Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
| Environmental Science |
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| Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Kinesiology And Exercise Science |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chemistry |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Psychology |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Political Science And Government |
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| Sociology |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art |
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| Music |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
3,342
Applied
1,414
Accepted
2,969
Enrolled
Female Admissions
2,459
Females Applied
1,047
Females Accepted
43%
Male Admissions
883
Males Applied
367
Males Accepted
42%
Applying
35
Application Fee
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 | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
| Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | |
| Transfer | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score Accepted | 25th Percentile
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75th Percentile
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|---|---|---|---|
| ACT Composite | 21 | 18 | 22 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
10,700
In-state
20,300
Out-of-state
Fees
1,000
Full-time student fees
8,900
Room & board
Other Payment Considerations
| Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
|---|---|
| Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
| Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
| Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Senior Citizens Employees |
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
68%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
59%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
2,969
Total Undergrad students
3%
International Students
5%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 1.27% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 33.95% |
| White or Caucasian | 57.09% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.31% |
| Asian | 0.38% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.21% |
| Two or more races | 1.86% |
| Other | 2.2% |
Gender
Male (30.82%)
Female (69.18%)
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
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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baseball | No | Division 2 | |
| Basketball | |
Division 2 | |
| Equestrian Sports | |
No | No |
| Golf | |
Division 2 | |
| Racquetball | |
No | No |
| Soccer | |
Division 2 | |
| Softball | |
No | No |
| Tennis | No | Division 2 | |
| Ultimate Frisbee | |
No | No |
| Volleyball | |
No | No |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baseball | No | No | No |
| Basketball | |
Division 2 | |
| Equestrian Sports | |
No | No |
| Golf | |
Division 1 | |
| Racquetball | |
No | No |
| Soccer | |
Division 2 | |
| Softball | |
Division 2 | |
| Tennis | No | Division 2 | |
| Ultimate Frisbee | |
No | No |
| Volleyball | |
Division 2 | |
Faculty
249
Total Faculty
16:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 164
Part-time - 85
Male - 114
Female - 135