Lander University SAT and ACT scores
Greenwood, SC · public college · 3,669 undergraduates. These are the scores of first-year students who sent them; the college is test-optional, so students with lower scores often don't send them.
Updated October 29, 2026 · College Scorecard data release 06/10/2026
Test policy and the CLT
- SAT and ACT: Test-optional (considered, not required), as Lander University reports it to the federal government. Check the college's admissions site for this year's rule.
- CLT: Not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026.
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Questions people ask
What SAT score do you need for Lander University?
The middle 50% of first-year students who sent SAT scores to Lander University scored 950 to 1178, with an average of 1057. A score at or above 1060 puts you in the upper half of that range. Scores below the range don't rule you out, but they make the rest of the application matter more.
What ACT score do you need for Lander University?
The middle 50% of first-year students who sent ACT scores scored 16 to 23. A 23 or higher puts you in the top quarter of students who sent ACT scores.
Does Lander University require the SAT or ACT?
Lander University reports its test policy to the federal government as "Considered but not required". Policies change from year to year, so confirm on the college's admissions website before you apply.
Does Lander University accept the CLT?
Lander University is not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026. Ask its admissions office before sending CLT scores.
Colleges in South Carolina with similar scores
- Charleston Southern UniversitySAT 930–1160
- Presbyterian CollegeSAT 980–1200
- University of South Carolina-UpstateSAT 1005–1175
- University of South Carolina AikenSAT 980–1220
- Winthrop UniversitySAT 1010–1220
Colleges elsewhere with similar scores
- Carlow UniversitySAT 960–1168
- Brenau UniversitySAT 930–1200
- Grand Valley State UniversitySAT 940–1190
- Indiana University-EastSAT 960–1170
- Nicholls State UniversitySAT 934–1196
- Wartburg CollegeSAT 930–1200
More about Lander University
Sources
- U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard: Lander University (data release 06/10/2026; scores and test policy as reported by the college to IPEDS)
- Classic Learning Test, colleges that accept the CLT, read October 29, 2026
- CLT and SAT concordance and CLT and ACT concordance, read October 29, 2026