Lander University Acceptance Rate
Greenwood, South Carolina · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 5,184
- Admitted
- 3,521
- Yield
- 24%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Lander University's acceptance rate has risen from 57.8% in 2014–15 to 67.9% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 2,963 to 5,184 (+75%) over that period.
Its 67.9% rate makes Lander University more selective than about 65% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 31 tracked South Carolina schools, it is more selective than about 65%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (69.1% for women vs 64.9% for men, a 4.2-point gap). Lander University has been test-optional since 2021–22. Of admitted students, 24% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 2,963 | 1,712 | 57.8% | 554 |
| 2015–16 | 2,614 | 1,620 | 62% | 558 |
| 2016–17 | 2,884 | 1,781 | 61.8% | 608 |
| 2017–18 | 4,368 | 2,078 | 47.6% | 765 |
| 2018–19 | 5,454 | 2,322 | 42.6% | 870 |
| 2019–20 | 5,774 | 2,492 | 43.2% | 943 |
| 2020–21 | 5,627 | 3,209 | 57% | 861 |
| 2021–22 | 4,795 | 3,311 | 69.1% | 899 |
| 2022–23 | 4,663 | 3,143 | 67.4% | 842 |
| 2023–24 | 5,184 | 3,521 | 67.9% | 846 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 3,741 | 2,584 | 69.1% |
| Men | 1,443 | 937 | 64.9% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 490–590 | 36% |
| SAT Math | 470–570 | |
| ACT Composite | 17–24 | 18% |
How Lander University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Lander University's acceptance rate?
Lander University's acceptance rate is 67.9% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (3,521 admitted of 5,184 applicants).
Is Lander University test optional?
Lander University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Lander University?
Lander University received 5,184 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 3,521.
What SAT score do you need for Lander University?
Admitted students at Lander University typically scored 490–590 on SAT Reading/Writing and 470–570 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Lander University getting harder to get into?
Lander University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 57.8% in 2014–15 to 67.9% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://www.lander.edu/.