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Lander University

Lander University

Greenwood, SC · Town · 3,397 students
WebsiteCommon AppScorecard
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$15,363
Average net priceYour net price
In-state · 2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
49%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
43% typical
$42,396
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$45,606 typical
81%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
75% typical · not scored
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

Located in Greenwood, South Carolina, Lander University is a public institution best known for providing a highly personalized education, with its strongest academic reputations anchored in its acclaimed nursing, business, and STEM programs. Campus life is characterized by a close-knit, welcoming community where students actively engage in over 80 student organizations and cheer on competitive NCAA Division II athletic teams. What truly sets Lander apart is its commitment to hands-on learning through robust undergraduate research and internship opportunities, alongside distinctive academic offerings like its nationally recognized Montessori teacher education program.

Wikipedia:Lander University is a public university in Greenwood, South Carolina, United States. It was founded in 1872. Its intercollegiate athletic teams compete in NCAA Division II.

Location
Greenwood, SC, 29649-2099 · Town campus
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Nearest airport from college
ATL · Atlanta
135 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition & fees$11,700$21,300
Housing & food (on campus)$12,100$12,100
Books & supplies$1,200$1,200
Cost of attendance$27,277$25,900
Average net price$15,363Not published
Out-of-state prices
Tuition & fees$21,300
In-state: $11,700
Housing & food (on campus)$12,100
Books & supplies$1,200
Cost of attendance$25,900
In-state: $27,277
Average net priceNot published
In-state: $15,363
Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: www.lander.edu
How it’s made up · out-of-state, 2026-27
Lander University’s own figures for 2026-2027, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.
Tuition$10,700
Fees$1,000
Housing$7,300
Food$5,700
Books & supplies$1,200
Total of the above$25,900
Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24
$0–30k
$11,450
$30–48k
$11,778
$48–75k
$13,842
$75–110k
$18,319
$110k+
$19,102
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
49%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
36%
Back for yr 2
70%
Transferred
26%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
50% graduated · 38% transferred · 2% still enrolled · 10% left or unknown
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$36,851
10 yrs after entry$42,396
Debt
Median at graduation$25,000
Monthly payment$265
Middle 50% owe$5.5k–$27.2k
90th percentile$40,520
Green marks a figure above the typical Baccalaureate — diverse fields: 43% graduate within 6 yrs.
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
81%
Test policy
Test optional
Per College Scorecard
SAT average
1057
R 490–608 · M 460–570
ACT midpoint
21
Comp 16–23 · E 15–22 · M 16–22
SAT middle 50%: 950–1178
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Student Body
Gender
Men 32%Women 68%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
18 : 1
Pell grant
39%
First-gen
32%
Family income
$40,987
Independent
8%
Age at entry
20.0
Part-time
4%
Race & ethnicity
White
65%
Hispanic
2%
Black
24%
Two or more
5%
Non-resident
3%
AI/AN
1%
NH/PI
1%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division II without football · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Field Hockey
    Women's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Lacrosse
    Men's · Women's
  • Other Sports
    Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Tennis
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
  • Wrestling
    Men's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$36,851
After 10 yrs
$42,396
Business Administration, Management and Operations187
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing110
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods56
Psychology, General53
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness29
Criminology28
Biology, General27
Communication and Media Studies24
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities19
Public Health17
History17
Fine and Studio Arts16
Human Services, General15
Chemistry12
Computer and Information Sciences, General11
English Language and Literature, General11
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$26M
Full-time faculty
54%
Faculty salary
$7,527/mo
Teaching spend
$6,195
per student
Federal loans
49%
Classification
Carnegie type
Baccalaureate — diverse fields
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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