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Lander University

Greenwood, South Carolina 29649-2099

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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

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Lander University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate67.9%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1057

Reading & WritingMid: 535
490590
MathMid: 515
470570

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 21
1724

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

67.9%

Trend

SAT Avg

1057

Yield Rate

35.0%

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

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$14,501

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

4700.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$12,503

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

24

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (38)

Student Life

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
8 Years$40,190
10 Years$42,396

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$34,600
Men
$45,200

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

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History & Fun Facts

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)

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