LANDER UNIVERSITY

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Lander University

School Overview

The school's main campus is located in a small town (in Greenwood, SC). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Master's degree.

Contacting the School

320 Stanley Avenue
Greenwood, SC 29649-2099
Main Phone: (864) 388-8000
Web Site: www.lander.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 2,566 (full-time equivalent) students. 99.6% of students attend full-time, while 0.4% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 197 male students and 292 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 40.3% of the student body, while females made up 59.7%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (18)%, Hispanic (1)%, and Asian (1)%.

School Selectivity

In the class starting in 2002, 86.6% of applicants were admitted.

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 430. One quarter of students scored at least 530.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 440 or higher. One fourth of students scored 540 or higher.

Degree Levels

Certificate, < 1 year
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree

Degree Programs

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Business And Management

Business Administration

Computer

Computer And Information Sciences

Education

English Language And Literature

General English Language

Health Care

History And Social Sciences

Humanities And Liberal Arts

Liberal Arts

Leisure Recreation And Fitness

Health And Fitness

Life Sciences

Biology

Literature And Language

Romance Language And Literature

Mathematics

Mathematics

Performing And Visual Arts

Physical Sciences

Chemistry

Psychology

General Psychology

School Accreditation

Lander University reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

Lander University is accredited regionally by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (SACSCC). The school is state accredited.

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

Lander University belongs to the following athletic conferences:

Peach Belt Athletic Conference (for basketball, baseball, and track & field).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for basketball, baseball, track & field, other sports, and in general.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

Remedial assistance
Accelerated programs
AP credits
Credit for life experience
Distance learning options
Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

ROTC
Student employment services
Work-study (Co-op)
Career counseling
Placement services for graduates

Cost of Attending

In-State, Living On Campus:	$ 12,596
In-State, Living With Family:	$ 8,448
Out of State, Living On Campus:	$ 17,540

Admission Requirements

The school does not offer open admission; requirements include:

Required:

High-school GPA is required.
Secondary school rank is required.
Secondary school record is required.
Standardized test scores are required.
Recommendations are required.
The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

Recommended (but not required):

A college preparatory program is recommended.

Neither Required Nor Recommended:

A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.

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