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Admissions

Getting in, fall 2024

Lander admits about 8 in 10 applicants (81%). That puts it in the "Accessible" tier, more selective than 42% of the 1,547 colleges that report admissions.

Fall 2014: 58%Over time

Out of every 100 applicants…

Admitted & enrolled18 of 100 · 843 students
Admitted, went elsewhere63 of 100 · 2,869
Not admitted19 of 100 · 853

The funnel

Applied
4,565
Admitted
3,712
Enrolled
843

Men and women were admitted at similar rates (83% and 81%).

No application fee

Grants credit for AP exams

23%

Yield

23% of admitted students enroll, in the typical range nationally.

Yield rate vs. every college23%
23%
← 5%higher than 58% of 1,576100% →
Acceptance rate vs. every college81%
81%
← More selectivemore selective than 42% of 1,547Less selective →

Where you stand

How Lander reads a record

GPA, the high school record, class rank, and a college-prep program are required. Scores are optional. 38% of first-years sent an SAT and 17% an ACT.

What they look at

High school GPA
Required
High school record
Required
Class rank
Required
College-prep program
Required
Recommendations
Considered
Essay
Not considered
Legacy status
Not considered
Work experience
Not considered
Demonstration of competencies
Not considered
English proficiency test
Required
Other tests
Not considered

On the admissions map

PublicPrivateDot size = undergrads

↑ SAT midpoint (higher = higher scores)

Most selective zone80090010001100120013001400150016000%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%Lander University
Acceptance rate → less selective

Test scores

What enrolled first-years scored

The typical enrolled first-year who sent scores is around 1064 on the SAT, 106 points below the median for colleges that report scores.

Test policy

Optional

Scores are considered if you send them. For students who entered in fall 2024.

Where would you land?

SAT total950–1178median 1060
8001000120014001600
Reading & Writing490–608median 550
400500600700800
Math460–570median 510
400500600700800

Middle 50% of enrolled first-years who sent scores This college's median National median midpoint

Who submitted scores?

38%

submitted SAT

17%

submitted ACT

Read with care: fewer than half of enrolled students submitted either test, so these ranges may run high. Learn about admissions.

SAT midpoint vs. every college1064
1064
← 900higher than 21% of 9361535 →

Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey, 2023–24;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey (athletics, programs, services, religious affiliation), 2025–26About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)