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Lander University is a public university situated in Greenwood, South Carolina, United States. It was founded in the year 1872 as Williamston Female College by Methodist clergyman, Samuel Lander. Lander University is the state's smallest, publicly-funded, baccalaureate institution. The campus spreads across an area of over 120 acres. The university offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study. Lander is organized into the following academic colleges:
Lander University's athletic teams are members of the NCAA Division II. They participate in the Peach Belt Conference. The university's official mascot is the bearcat.
Lander can be found in Greenwood, SC (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 art studies, nutrition and exercise therapy, and liberal arts.
Lander does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. Only 25% of students scored 420 or lower in 2007 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at the school centered around 430 to 550, but ranged both higher and lower.
A tenure system is one way Lander works to keep a high-quality staff.
In 2007, 2,408 students were enrolled in the school.
Student dorms or apartments are common at Lander. The school offers students meal plans. Lander 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
http://www.lander.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 119 | sociology, political science, history, humanities, English, Spanish language |
| Business And Management | 113 | business management |
| Education And Teaching | 76 | elementary school teaching, early childhood education, physical education teaching, special ed, secondary teaching |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 57 | registered nursing |
| Therapy And Counseling | 41 | psychology |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 33 | exercise science, athletic trainer |
| Art Studies | 14 | art studies |
| Science | 11 | chemistry, biology |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 6 | computer and info science |
| Mathematics | 6 | mathematics |
| Music | 6 | music |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 3 | environmental science |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 0 | criminal justice and administration |
Number of programs and degrees for Lander in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 469 | 23 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 8 | 1 |
| Master's degree | 8 | 2 |
In 2007, Lander had a total enrollment of 2,408 students (2,224 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 34% |
| Women | 66% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 93% |
| Graduate | 7% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 69% |
| Black | 24% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 35% |
| 20-21 | 32% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 6% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| South Carolina | 92% |
| Georgia | 2% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 59 % |
Lander offers campus housing for 967 of its 2,224 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Greenwood, South Carolina for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other South Carolina Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,907 | 1,185 | 62% | 580 | 49% |
| Men | 615 | 393 | 64% | 199 | 51% |
| Women | 1,292 | 792 | 61% | 381 | 48% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 420 | 520 |
| SAT Math | 430 | 550 |
| SAT Writing | 410 | 510 |
| ACT Verbal | 15 | 21 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 20 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 21 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 71% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 29% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 7,728 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 14,616 |
| Room and board | $ 6,000 |
| Room charge | $ 3,864 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,954 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 4,050 |
Financial Aid:
Lander participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 343500)
Lander has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 30 | 14 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 29 | 27 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 8 | 23 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 3 | $100,847 | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 5 | $84,385 | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 17 | $63,485 | 7 | $57,589 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 10 | $53,166 | 12 | $56,296 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 25 | $47,337 | 20 | $48,620 |
| Instructor | academic year | 6 | $39,690 | 21 | $41,402 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| No academic rank | academic year | 1 | * | 3 | $34,177 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 60 | $51,548 | 63 | $47,985 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Peach Belt Conference |
| Baseball | Peach Belt Conference |
| Track | Peach Belt Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 80 | 59 | 139 |
| Baseball | 32 | 0 | 32 |
| Basketball | 11 | 13 | 24 |
| Track | 0 | 8 | 8 |
| All Other Sports | 37 | 38 | 75 |
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
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
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
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Lander Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% |  |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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