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Lander can be found in Greenwood, South Carolina (a town not particularly near any major cities). The school is a public institution. The Master's degree is the highest degree at Lander.
The most common majors at the school are in mathematics, music, and art studies.
Lander does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. Only 25% of students scored 430 or lower in 2005 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at the school centered around 440 to 540, but ranged both higher and lower.
A tenure system is one way Lander works to keep a high-quality staff.
In 2005, 2,703 students were enrolled in the school.
Student dorms or apartments are common at Lander. The school student athletes compete in Peach Belt Conference competitions.
More complete details are provided below.
Lander University
320 Stanley Avenue
Greenwood, SC 29649-2099
General Phone: (864) 388-8000
Admissions Phone: (864) 388-8307
Financial Aid Phone: (864) 388-8340
http://www.lander.edu
Lander awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 114 | sociology, humanities, political science, history, English, liberal arts and sciences, Spanish language |
| Business And Management | 111 | business management |
| Education And Teaching | 105 | elementary school teaching, early childhood education, special ed, secondary teaching, physical education teaching, music teaching |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 45 | registered nursing |
| Therapy And Counseling | 32 | psychology |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 22 | exercise science, athletic trainer |
| Art Studies | 17 | art studies |
| Science | 14 | biology, chemistry |
| Music | 11 | music |
| Mathematics | 9 | mathematics |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 7 | computer and info science |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 5 | environmental science |
Number of programs and degrees for Lander in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 463 | 24 |
| Master's degree | 26 | 2 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 3 | 1 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 0 | 1 |
In 2005, Lander had a total enrollment of 2,703 students (2,441 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 32% |
| Women | 68% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 83% |
| Graduate | 17% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 77% |
| Black | 20% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 35% |
| 20-21 | 28% |
| 22-24 | 18% |
| 25-29 | 6% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| South Carolina | 95% |
| Foreign countries | 2% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 65 % |
| Part-Time | 33 % |
Lander offers campus housing for 1,032 of its 2,441 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Greenwood, South Carolina for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,750 | 1,485 | 85% | 655 | 44% |
| Men | 552 | 462 | 84% | 211 | 46% |
| Women | 1,198 | 1,023 | 85% | 444 | 43% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 430 | 530 |
| SAT Math | 440 | 540 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 22 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 69% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 31% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (864) 388-8307
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 6,588 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 13,528 |
| Room and board | $ 5,624 |
| Room charge | $ 3,576 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,108 |
| Books and supplies | $ 840 |
| Other expenses | $ 4,020 |
Financial Aid:
Lander participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 343500)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (864) 388-8340
Lander has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 42 | 23 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 18 | 16 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 8 | 11 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 5 | $77,222 | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 22 | $58,756 | 11 | $54,818 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 14 | $51,801 | 11 | $50,529 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 22 | $45,448 | 16 | $42,798 |
| Instructor | academic year | 5 | $36,637 | 12 | $35,693 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 63 | $50,808 | 50 | $45,438 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Peach Belt Conference |
| Baseball | Peach Belt Conference |
| Track | Peach Belt Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 66 | 63 | 129 |
| Baseball | 27 | 0 | 27 |
| Basketball | 10 | 11 | 21 |
| Track | 0 | 7 | 7 |
| All Other Sports | 29 | 45 | 74 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Elementary Education and Teaching
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Lander Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% |  |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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