Lander Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 81.31%. Not very selective
- SAT Average: 1060. Average SAT scores, indicating a moderately competitive applicant pool.
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $11,700
- Out-of-State Tuition: $21,300
- In-state tuition is affordable, while out-of-state tuition is higher, as is typical for public institutions.
Student Population at Lander:
- Total Enrollment: 4,378, including 1,004 online students
- 3,776 Undergraduate, 602 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 32.2% men, 67.8% women.
- This is a lower medium-sized institution, balancing resources and a sense of community.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 50%. Moderate graduation rate, typical for many institutions.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 26%. Some students transfer out, which is common in higher education.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 70%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 53 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 8 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 10 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Bachelor's, Master's.
Lander Overview
Lander University (Lander) is a four-year, public school located in Greenwood, SC. It is classified as Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields by Carnegie Classification
The Lander's tuition & fees is $11,700 for South Carolina residents and $21,300 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 80% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $11,998.
The school has a total enrollment of 4,378 and the students to faculty ratio is 18 to 1 (5.56%).
Lander's acceptance rate is 81.31% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 22.71%. The median SAT score is 1060 and the ACT score is 20.
Lander University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Lander University is $11,700 for in-state students and $21,300 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $9,810 for in-state students and $9,910 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $11,700 for South Carolina residents and $21,300 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $9,810 for South Carolina residents and $9,910 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $11,700 | $21,300 |
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| Graduate | $9,810 | $9,910 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $11,700 | $21,300 |
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| Graduate | $9,810 | $9,910 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Lander University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at Lander
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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