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$11,700
per year
In-State Tuition
67%
Acceptance Rate
50%
Graduation Rate
70%
Retention Rate
Lander University is an educational institution in Greenwood, SC. Check program requirements, costs and credit policies with the institution.
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38 of 38 CLEP exams accepted
Conditions Lander University places on CLEP credit
The 2026 chart requires an official report and consultation with an academic adviser. Confirm credit amounts for College Composition and English Literature with the Registrar; the chart lists six hours for a single equivalent course. South Carolina CHE policy applies to Fall 2026 entrants; catalog and website updates are due Fall 2027. Confirm current institutional thresholds and degree applicability before testing.
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Major: Computer & Information Sciences
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Major: Sports Science and Kinesiology
Arts & Communications
Broad degrees built to transfer into a bachelor’s program rather than lead to one specific career. They’re a common starting point at community colleges — you pick your major after you transfer.
A broad program across the humanities, social sciences, mathematics and natural sciences, most often taken as a transfer degree into a bachelor's program. NCES CIP 24.0101 "Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies".
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Sports
7
Men’s teams
9
Women’s teams
Team Sports(7)
Basketball
Baseball
Softball
Soccer
Volleyball
Lacrosse
Field Hockey
Individual Sports(2)
Tennis
Golf
Combat Sports(1)
Wrestling
Other Sports(1)
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Application Requirements
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Out-of-State Students
Lander offers entering freshmen four merit awards by ACT or SAT score and GPA, from $500 to $6,000 per year, for 2026-27.
For students entering 2026-27
President's Award (in-state)
Competitive$6,000 per year
Apply by May 1 of senior year to be automatically considered.
Requires 30-36 ACT or 1360+ SAT and a 3.5 weighted GPA, or at least a 3.0 GPA for students with only unweighted GPAs. You receive only the award for your score band. Limited by available funding.
President's Award (out-of-state)
Competitive$4,000 per year · Plus $8,000 abatement (the page does not state its period).
Apply by May 1 of senior year to be automatically considered.
Requires 30-36 ACT or 1360+ SAT and a 3.5 weighted GPA, or at least a 3.0 GPA for students with only unweighted GPAs. You receive only the award for your score band. Limited by available funding.
Trustee's Award (in-state)
Competitive$4,500 per year
Apply by May 1 of senior year to be automatically considered.
Requires 26-29 ACT or 1230-1350 SAT and a 3.5 weighted GPA, or at least a 3.0 GPA for students with only unweighted GPAs. You receive only the award for your score band. Limited by available funding.
Trustee's Award (out-of-state)
Competitive$3,000 per year · Plus $8,000 abatement (the page does not state its period).
Apply by May 1 of senior year to be automatically considered.
Requires 26-29 ACT or 1230-1350 SAT and a 3.5 weighted GPA, or at least a 3.0 GPA for students with only unweighted GPAs. You receive only the award for your score band. Limited by available funding.
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College scholarship pageChecked Oct 30, 2026
From the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, most recent reporting cohort.
Net Price(family income < $30K)
$11,450
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$42,396
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$25,000
Among completers who borrowed
Verified on Oct 2026
Conditions Lander University places on CLEP credit
The 2026 chart requires an official report and consultation with an academic adviser. Confirm credit amounts for College Composition and English Literature with the Registrar; the chart lists six hours for a single equivalent course. South Carolina CHE policy applies to Fall 2026 entrants; catalog and website updates are due Fall 2027. Confirm current institutional thresholds and degree applicability before testing.
⚠️ Partial acceptance — not all exams listed below may be accepted. Verify each with the registrar before planning your CLEP strategy.
| Exam | Credits | Min Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
CLEP American Government Political Science | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP American Literature Literature & Humanities | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Analyzing and Interpreting Literature Literature & Humanities | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Biology Biology & Science | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Calculus Mathematics | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Chemistry Science | 6 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Algebra Mathematics | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Composition English & Writing | — | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Composition Modular English & Writing | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Mathematics Mathematics | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
Type
Public University
Location
Greenwood, South Carolina
Greenwood County
Control
Public
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