Greenwood, SC
Roughly 68 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 25 percentage points since 2019, from 43% to 68% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 5,774 | 2,492 | 943 | 43% |
| 2020 | 5,627 | 3,209 | 861 | 57% |
| 2021 | 4,795 | 3,311 | 899 | 69% |
| 2022 | 4,663 | 3,143 | 842 | 67% |
| 2023 | 5,184 | 3,521 | 846 | 68% |
Fall 2023 applicants
2,584 of 3,741 women and 937 of 1,443 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Lander University has an acceptance rate of 68% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 3,521 of 5,184 applicants.
Less Selective. Roughly 68 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
5,184 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 846 enrolled.
No. Lander University is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has risen 25 percentage points since 2019, from 43% to 68% — it has become less selective.