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Lander University

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Location: Lander University

Greenwood, South Carolina 29649-2099

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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Business-focusedCollege town

Known for business — excellent value

Lander University is a public institution in Greenwood with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1057, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 3.4K undergraduates with a 17:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

49% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $42,396 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $14,501.

Established

1872

Motto

Puritas et Scientia

Mascot

Bearcat

Type

Public university

Conference

NCAA Division II

Division

Division II

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68%Acceptance

1057SAT Avg

3,384Students

17:1Student:Faculty

49%Grad Rate

$42,396Earnings 10yr

$14,501Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate67.9%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1057

Reading & WritingMid: 535

490590

MathMid: 515

470570

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 21

1724

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$11,700

Tuition (out-of-state)$21,300

Room & Board$10,700

Books & Supplies$1,200

Total Cost of Attendance$26,069

Average Net Price$14,501

Median Debt at Graduation$25,000

Monthly Payment (10yr)$265

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$11,868

$30–48K$11,130

$48–75K$14,297

$75–110K$16,757

$110K+$17,836

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

47.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

0.0%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$12,503

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Incident Breakdown (2024)

Burglary

Aggravated Assault

Robbery

Motor Vehicle Theft

Sex Offenses

Arson

Drug Arrests

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (38)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

69%

Below Average

Student Body

Undergrads

3,384

Gender Split

68% / 32%

Women / Men

First Generation

32%

Pell Grant Recipients

40%

Race & Ethnicity

White 65%

Black 24%

Hispanic 2%

Two+ 5%

Int'l 3%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate48.8%

Freshman Retention68.6%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$36,851

10 Years$42,396

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

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Varsity Sports

TennisWrestlingBaseballCross countryVolleyball

History & Fun Facts

•History Reverend Samuel Lander, founder Lander University was founded as a college for women by Methodist clergyman Samuel Lander in 1872 as Williamston Female College in Williamston, South Carolina.
•Men were admitted starting in 1943 and it became a university in 1992.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

90Average

Estimated from SC state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Charlottepop. 880K

103 mi(179 min)

Atlantapop. 500K

131 mi(227 min)

Raleighpop. 470K

227 mi(393 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

CLT Charlotte99 mi

ATL Atlanta135 mi

RDU Raleigh-Durham224 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA824 mi · ~23h 48m drive

New York, NY634 mi · ~18h 19m drive

Hartford, CT734 mi · ~21h 12m drive

Providence, RI786 mi · ~22h 42m drive

Albany, NY740 mi · ~21h 23m drive

Syracuse, NY692 mi · ~19h 59m drive

Rochester, NY666 mi · ~19h 14m drive

Buffalo, NY626 mi · ~18h 5m drive

Philadelphia, PA554 mi · ~16h drive

Pittsburgh, PA447 mi · ~12h 55m drive

Harrisburg, PA510 mi · ~14h 44m drive

Newark, NJ629 mi · ~18h 10m drive

Washington, DC432 mi · ~12h 29m drive

Baltimore, MD467 mi · ~13h 29m drive

Atlanta, GA131 mi · ~3h 47m drive

Charlotte, NC103 mi · ~2h 59m drive

Raleigh, NC227 mi · ~6h 33m drive

Miami, FL595 mi · ~17h 11m drive

Orlando, FL394 mi · ~11h 23m drive

Tampa, FL432 mi · ~12h 29m drive

Nashville, TN294 mi · ~8h 30m drive

New Orleans, LA548 mi · ~15h 50m drive

Richmond, VA351 mi · ~10h 8m drive

Chicago, IL608 mi · ~17h 34m drive

Detroit, MI564 mi · ~16h 18m drive

Minneapolis, MN949 mi · ~27h 25m drive

St. Louis, MO541 mi · ~15h 38m drive

Kansas City, MO766 mi · ~22h 8m drive

Indianapolis, IN443 mi · ~12h 48m drive

Columbus, OH401 mi · ~11h 35m drive

Cleveland, OH505 mi · ~14h 35m drive

Milwaukee, WI684 mi · ~19h 46m drive

Dallas, TX848 mi · ~24h 30m drive

Houston, TX832 mi · ~24h 2m drive

Austin, TX949 mi · ~27h 25m drive

San Antonio, TX1013 mi · ~29h 16m drive

Los Angeles, CA2053 mi · ~59h 19m drive

San Francisco, CA2247 mi · ~64h 55m drive

San Diego, CA2010 mi · ~58h 4m drive

Seattle, WA2261 mi · ~65h 19m drive

Portland, OR2259 mi · ~65h 16m drive

Denver, CO1313 mi · ~37h 56m drive

Phoenix, AZ1711 mi · ~49h 26m drive

Salt Lake City, UT1683 mi · ~48h 37m drive

Honolulu, HI4612 mi · ~133h 14m drive

Southern (mild winters, hot summers)

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