Lander University
Lander University is a public college or university in Greenwood, SC, with about 38 programs reporting completions in the federal extract used on this page. It reports a completion rate of about 49.77% for the cohort window published by the Education Department—one yardstick, not the whole story of student success.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $11,700
- 2024 Average Net Price: $15,363 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 81.31% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 3,397 95.7% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 49.77%
- Average SAT Score: 1057
Lander University: what the data shows
Common questions about Lander University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Lander University?
Lander University is located in Greenwood, SC (ZIP 29649-2099).
NCES locale classification: Town distant.
Is Lander University public or private?
Lander University is a Public institution.
How much does Lander University cost?
Published tuition: $11,700 in-state, $21,300 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $15,363.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $11,450 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $11,778 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $13,842 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $18,319 |
| $110,001+ | $19,102 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $46,800.
How hard is it to get into Lander University?
Admission rate: 81.31%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1057 and midpoint ACT 21.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Lander University?
Total enrollment: 3,397 students.
About 96% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Lander University?
150%-time completion rate: 49.77%.
First-year retention: 69.6%.
What do graduates of Lander University earn?
Median earnings: $36,851 six years after entry; $42,396 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $25,000.
38.73% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Lander University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (993 completions)
- CIP 520201 (352 completions)
- Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research (110 completions)
- CIP 131299 (65 completions)
- General Psychology (46 completions)
- CIP 310505 (41 completions)
- Social Sciences - 45.0401 (33 completions)
- Elementary Education & Teaching (26 completions)
- General Biological Sciences (25 completions)
- Education - 13.1207 (22 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Lander University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 81.31%; completion rate 49.77%; median earnings $42,396 at 10 years; net price $15,363. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$11,700
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Lander University was $11,700.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$15,363
2024 Value
In 2024 Lander University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $15,363.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$61,452 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$15,363 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$46,800 4-Year In-State Tuition
$85,200 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Lander University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
38.73% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
48.71% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Lander University was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Lander University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $10,100 | $19,136 | $13,834 |
| 2014 | $10,418 | $19,738 | $13,203 |
| 2015 | $10,752 | $20,370 | $13,101 |
| 2016 | $11,200 | $20,800 | $13,569 |
| 2017 | $11,700 | $21,300 | $14,508 |
| 2018 | $11,700 | $21,300 | $15,083 |
| 2019 | $11,700 | $21,300 | $12,981 |
| 2020 | $11,700 | $21,300 | $15,519 |
| 2021 | $11,700 | $21,300 | $16,955 |
| 2022 | $11,700 | $21,300 | $15,344 |
| 2023 | $11,700 | $21,300 | $14,501 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
81.31% Acceptance Rate
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1057
ACT Average: 21
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
95.7% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Lander University in 2024 is 3,397 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
69.6%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
35.63% 100% Completion Time
49.77% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 35.63% of students graduating from Lander University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Lander University.
Return on Investment
$25,000 Median Student Debt
$42,396 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
58.97% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
589.90% Return on Investment
5.9 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Lander University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
CIP 52.0201: 352 completions
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, & Nursing Research: 110 completions
CIP 13.1299: 65 completions
General Psychology: 46 completions
CIP 31.0505: 41 completions
Social Sciences - 45.0401: 33 completions
Elementary Education & Teaching: 26 completions
General Biological Sciences: 25 completions
Education - 13.1207: 22 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 993 completions
Most popular programs at Lander University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Lander University graduates.
About
Lander University is a public institution located in Greenwood, SC, offering 38 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 3,397 students. The admission rate is 81.31%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1057. The institution maintains a 49.77% graduation rate. Approximately 38.73% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Public
Location
Greenwood, SC 29649-2099
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Lander University provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
FAQ
How much does Lander University cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $11,700 and average net price is $15,363 in the latest College Scorecard data.
How hard is it to get into Lander University?
The admission rate is 81.3% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data.
What test scores do students need for Lander University?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Lander University reports midpoint SAT about 1057 and midpoint ACT about 21.
What do graduates of Lander University earn?
Median earnings are $36,851 six years after entry and $42,396 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Lander University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 49.8% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Lander University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $25,000.
How big is Lander University?
Total enrollment is about 3,397 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Lander University public or private?
Lander University is a public institution located in Greenwood, SC.
Is Lander University an HBCU?
No. Lander University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Lander University a tribal college?
No. Lander University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Lander University a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Lander University does not meet that proxy (reported share 2.1%).
Is Lander University religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Lander University in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.