Lander University
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Lander University: international tuition 21,300 USD per year, one-year total cost ≈ 36,877 USD, acceptance rate 81.3%. This page lists 2 scholarships open to international students. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 70, Duolingo 105.
Getting in. The school admits 81.3% of applicants. Admitted students scored around Reading and Writing 490–608, Math 460–570, ACT 16–23. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6+, TOEFL iBT 70+ or Duolingo 105+. If the English score is not there yet, the school can still admit conditionally.
Cost for a year. One year comes to about 36,877 USD, before any scholarship. 2 scholarships are confirmed for international students, but nothing is taken off yet because the amount of each one is not clear.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline for fall is 15/6. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 10/10/2026Cost checked 10/10/2026
What is the tuition at Lander University?
International tuition is 21,300 USD per year. The total cost for one year is ≈ 36,877 USD.
Does Lander University offer scholarships for international students?
This page lists 2 scholarships open to international students. The provided pages do not clearly say whether first-year international students can receive Lander's institutional merit or need-based aid. Only one Business department scholarship explicitly names international students.
What English scores does Lander University require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 70, Duolingo 105.
What is the acceptance rate at Lander University?
The acceptance rate is 81.3%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerUnclearAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.The school's official pages do not say whether international students get aid at admission — worth asking the admissions office directly.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsYesApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.Win a scholarship and the cost drops; if not, you can still enrol and pay in full.You will need: a scholarship application (or nomination) by its own deadline, usually earlier than the admission deadline.
For Vietnamese students
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Tuition and cost for a year
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What a year costs
Non-resident tuition (College Scorecard); international students pay at least this, some schools add an international fee.
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
Coming soon. Merit and need-based aid policy for international students is being verified from official pages.
Scholarships at this school
International Student ScholarshipOtherOtherDoes not fit the groups above; see the scholarship page for conditions.Separate application requiredSchool page
This departmental scholarship explicitly identifies an international student in the listed business emphases as eligible.
International Student Scholarship (School of Business)OtherOtherDoes not fit the groups above; see the scholarship page for conditions.Separate application requiredSchool page
This Business department award is explicitly for an international student, but it is a single departmental award and does not represent school-wide policy.
Dean's AwardIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
This is a merit award for freshmen, but the page does not say whether international students are eligible.
Deadline: Apply by May 1 of senior year.
Departmental ScholarshipsIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.OtherOtherDoes not fit the groups above; see the scholarship page for conditions.Separate application requiredSchool page
Departmental awards have their own criteria and generally do not address international students; contact the department.
Deadline: Applications open October 1 for new students
Freshmen Merit Scholarships (President's, Trustee's, Provost's, Dean's Awards)Intl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
The page says high school seniors applying by May 1 are automatically considered but never mentions international students; an out-of-state tier exists but its applicability to internationals is unclear.
Deadline: May 1 of senior year
President's AwardIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
This is a merit award for freshmen, but the page does not say whether international students are eligible.
Deadline: Apply by May 1 of senior year.
Provost's AwardIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
This is a merit award for freshmen, but the page does not say whether international students are eligible.
Deadline: Apply by May 1 of senior year.
Trustee's AwardIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
This is a merit award for freshmen, but the page does not say whether international students are eligible.
Deadline: Apply by May 1 of senior year.
Admission requirements
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SAT / ACT of enrolled students
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Application requirements
- English proficiencyRequired
- Proof of fundsRequired
- High-school transcriptRecommended
Minimum English scores vs other schools
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Deadlines
- Spring semester application deadlineApplicationabout17days
- Spring Orientation SessionOrientation+85 days
- Summer semester application deadlineApplication+151 days
- Fall Orientation SessionOrientation+230 days
- Fall semester application deadlineApplication+243 days
AP credit by subject
Lowest score that earns credit or placement, as the college reported to College Board. This is not an admission requirement. One exam can have several rows: a higher score sometimes earns more credit. Policy page the college gave College Board
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OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
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Academics & housing
Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
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