Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis

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Undergraduate Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Lander University is $11,700 for South Carolina residents and $21,300 for out-of-state students. The 2024 Lander tuition & fees are same as the last year for both undergraduate and graduate schools. Its in-state undergraduate tuition and fees is much higher than the average amount ($8,233) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition and fees is higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $15,872.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees for Lander is $11,700 for South Carolina residents and $21,300 for out-of-state students which is the same as current year.
The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $15,170. The Living costs increased by 10.97% compared to the previous year for both on-campus and off-campus stay.
You may want to compare the school to other South Carolina schools with tuition changes from last year at South Carolina colleges tuition change page.
Lander Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$11,700 $21,300$13,670
2023-2024$11,700$21,300$15,170
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Lander University - COA
Lander University - Undergraduate Tuition Chart
Lander University - Room and Board Coost Chart

Graduate Tuition & Fees

For Graduate School, in-state tuition and fees is $9,810 and out-of-state tuition and fees is $9,910 for the academic year 2023-2024. Its in-state graduate tuition and fees is around the average amount ($10,256) and its out-of-state graduate tuition and fees is lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $16,468.
The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at Lander is $9,810 for South Carolina residents and $9,910 for out-of-state students which is the same as current year.
Lander Graduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$9,810 $9,910$13,670
2023-2024$9,810$9,910$15,170
Change % 2023-2024--10.97%
2024-2025$9,810$9,910$16,835
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Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
Lander University - Graduate Tuition Chart

Tuition Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at Lander. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour is $446 for South Carolina residents and $846 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $492 for South Carolina residents and $545 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$446$846
2023-2024$446$846
2024-2025$446$846
Graduate2022-2023$492$545
2023-2024$492$545
2024-2025$492$545
The 2024 costs per credit hour has been officially published by IPEDS and 2025 costs is estimated based on the change rate of last two years.
Lander University - Tuition per Credit Hour
Lander University - Books and Supplies Costs

Compare Tuition to Similar Colleges

The next table compares the tuition & fees between Lander University and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison between Lander University and Similar Schools
In-StateOut-of-State
Lander University$11,700$21,300
University of South Carolina-Columbia$12,688$34,934
Clemson University$15,554$39,498
Greenville Technical College$6,235$10,657
College of Charleston$12,978$36,858
Coastal Carolina University$11,640$29,628

Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees and Costs of Attendance

Tuition & FeesCOAAfter Financial Aid

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at Lander?

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at Lander is $46,800 for South Carolina residents and $85,200 for out-of-state students.
Since the tuition & fees at Lander University have not been increased over the last 4 years, the estimated tuition & fees are the same as the current costs in the table below. The actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or university system's tuition policy.
The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.
Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$11,700$11,700$11,700$11,700$46,800
Out-of-State$21,300$21,300$21,300$21,300$85,200
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$11,700$11,700$11,700$11,700$46,800
Out-of-State$21,300$21,300$21,300$21,300$85,200
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$11,700$11,700$11,700$11,700$46,800
Out-of-State$21,300$21,300$21,300$21,300$85,200
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$11,700$11,700$11,700$11,700$46,800
Out-of-State$21,300$21,300$21,300$21,300$85,200
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$11,700$11,700$11,700$11,700$46,800
Out-of-State$21,300$21,300$21,300$21,300$85,200

Total College Costs Including Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.
For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $116,995 for South Carolina residents and $155,395 for out-of-state students.
Since the tuition & fees at Lander University have not been increased over the last 4 years, the estimated tuition & fees are the same as the current costs in the table below. The actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or university system's tuition policy. The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation for the next 5 admission years at Lander University.
Four(4) Years of Costs of Attendance
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$28,528$28,999$29,484$29,984$116,995
Out-of-State$38,128$38,599$39,084$39,584$155,395
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$28,999$29,484$29,984$30,500$118,967
Out-of-State$38,599$39,084$39,584$40,100$157,367
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$29,484$29,984$30,500$31,030$120,999
Out-of-State$39,084$39,584$40,100$40,630$159,399
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$29,984$30,500$31,030$31,577$123,092
Out-of-State$39,584$40,100$40,630$41,177$161,492
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$30,500$31,030$31,577$32,141$125,248
Out-of-State$40,100$40,630$41,177$41,741$163,648

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 82% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.
After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $73,379 for South Carolina residents and $111,779 for out-of-state students.
Since the tuition & fees at Lander University have not been increased over the last 4 years, the estimated net price is the same as the current costs in the table below. The actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or university system's tuition policy. The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation with financial aid for the next 5 admission years at Lander University.
Four(4) Years Costs of Attendance after Financial Aid
ResidencyFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024)In-State$17,624$18,095$18,580$19,080$73,379
Out-of-State$27,224$27,695$28,180$28,680$111,779
Class of 2029 (Admission Fall 2025)In-State$18,095$18,580$19,080$19,596$75,351
Out-of-State$27,695$28,180$28,680$29,196$113,751
Class of 2030 (Admission Fall 2026)In-State$18,580$19,080$19,596$20,126$77,383
Out-of-State$28,180$28,680$29,196$29,726$115,783
Class of 2031 (Admission Fall 2027)In-State$19,080$19,596$20,126$20,673$79,476
Out-of-State$28,680$29,196$29,726$30,273$117,876
Class of 2032 (Admission Fall 2028)In-State$19,596$20,126$20,673$21,237$81,632
Out-of-State$29,196$29,726$30,273$30,837$120,032

Tuition, Fees, and Living Cost Tables and Charts

Next tables and charts illustrate the 2024 tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs in detail. We provide the previous 5 years' costs so that you can check the increased amounts of each cost item and estimate future year costs. In addition, you can check the financial aid amount including grant, scholarship, and federal student loans for the last five years. Use the left menu to explore the tuition and college costs information at Lander University.
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Lander University 2024 Costs of Attendance
In-StateOut-of-State
Tuition and FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$11,700$1,200$15,170$21,300$1,200 $15,170
Graduate$9,810 $1,200$15,170$9,910 $1,200$15,170

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