Lander University
Lander University, a public four-year university in Greenwood, S.C., offers more than 90 areas of study on campus, online, and at the University Center in Greenville. Recognized as a Top Public School by U.S. News & World Report, Lander is committed to preparing students to continue their education or launch successful careers. With an average class size of just 17 students and a student body of around 4,500, Lander combines the resources of a university with the personal attention of a close-knit community. Beyond the classroom, Lander students enjoy a vibrant campus life with 85+ clubs and organizations, intramural and club sports, and exciting NCAA Division II athletics. At Lander, you’ll find opportunities to learn, grow, and get involved—while building friendships and experiences that last a lifetime.
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Academic programs
- Design
- Engineering
- Science
- Technology
- Liberal Arts
- Business
- Education
- Nursing
- Communication
- Music
- Art & Design
- Economics
- Finance/Accounting
- Government/Political Science
- Social Science
- Visual Arts
- Psychology
- Computer Science
- Public health
Student experience
- Athletics
- Co-op/Internship Opportunities
- Disability Services
- Greek Life
- Intramural/Club Sports
- Military/Veteran Services
- On-Campus Housing
- ROTC Program
- Study Abroad
- Distance/online learning
Application information
First-year
Lander University has a rolling admissions policy, with a priority deadline of August 1 for Fall and December 15 for Spring applications.
Requirements
Submit high school transcript
Standardized test scores (SAT or ACT) – optional
Recommendations are accepted, but not required
Freshman applicants will be evaluated on:
High school course prerequisites (PDF)
High school grade point average
SAT and/or ACT test scores (test optional)
Freshman applicants will be evaluated on an individual basis on the above criteria to determine their probability of success during their freshmen year.
Requirements
Submit high school transcript
Standardized test scores (SAT or ACT) – optional
Recommendations are accepted, but not required
Freshman applicants will be evaluated on:
High school course prerequisites (PDF)
High school grade point average
SAT and/or ACT test scores (test optional)
Freshman applicants will be evaluated on an individual basis on the above criteria to determine their probability of success during their freshmen year.
Transfer
Lander University has a rolling admissions policy, with a priority deadline of August 1 for Fall and December 15 for Spring applications.
Requirements
Submit transcripts from all colleges attended
Be academically eligible to return to all institutions
Submit final official high school transcript
Transfer applicants will be evaluated on:
2.0 cumulative grade point average on a 4.0 scale at last college attended.
Earned at least 12 semester hours at the last college attended
Official college transcripts from every institution attended
Eligible to return to all previous institutions
Requirements
Submit transcripts from all colleges attended
Be academically eligible to return to all institutions
Submit final official high school transcript
Transfer applicants will be evaluated on:
2.0 cumulative grade point average on a 4.0 scale at last college attended.
Earned at least 12 semester hours at the last college attended
Official college transcripts from every institution attended
Eligible to return to all previous institutions
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Additional information
As a college student, you want to see returns on the investment you make in your education. At Lander University, you will. A degree from Lander is both affordable and valuable. Lander has frozen tuition for ten consecutive years and has been consistently named “Best Bang for Your Buck” by Washington Monthly.
Lander University offers merit-based scholarships to entering freshmen and transfer students. Awards are based on merit and do not require a separate application. We also offer foundation scholarships which require one application for all scholarships offered.
Review Lander’s Scholarship Program
Lander University offers merit-based scholarships to entering freshmen and transfer students. Awards are based on merit and do not require a separate application. We also offer foundation scholarships which require one application for all scholarships offered.
Review Lander’s Scholarship Program
Visit us
The best way to see what makes Lander University special is to experience it for yourself. Whether you’re walking our beautiful campus on a guided tour or joining us for the energy and excitement of a Saturday Open House, or learning how to transfer during a Transfer Tuesday, you’ll get a true feel for life as a Bearcat.
Choose the visit that’s right for you! Our team is ready to welcome you and help you discover why Lander could be the perfect place for you. Plan your visit today!
Choose the visit that’s right for you! Our team is ready to welcome you and help you discover why Lander could be the perfect place for you. Plan your visit today!
I chose Lander because it felt like home from the moment I stepped on campus. The small class sizes and caring professors create a personal and genuine learning environment. The campus is beautiful and easy to navigate, with everything within a short walk. The tight-knit community made it easy to form close friendships, and there are numerous clubs and events to get involved in. Plus, Lander offers all these benefits at an affordable cost, making it the perfect mix of a big institution's student life and a small, private university's intimacy.