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Lander University

Lander University

Greenwood, SC · Town · 3,397 students
4
Year
Public
Town
Medium (3k–10k)
Accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
About

Located in Greenwood, South Carolina, Lander University is a public institution best known for providing a highly personalized education, with its strongest academic reputations anchored in its acclaimed nursing, business, and STEM programs. Campus life is characterized by a close-knit, welcoming community where students actively engage in over 80 student organizations and cheer on competitive NCAA Division II athletic teams. What truly sets Lander apart is its commitment to hands-on learning through robust undergraduate research and internship opportunities, alongside distinctive academic offerings like its nationally recognized Montessori teacher education program.


Wikipedia:Lander University is a public university in Greenwood, South Carolina, United States. It was founded in 1872. Its intercollegiate athletic teams compete in NCAA Division II.

Location
Greenwood, SC, 29649-2099 · Town campus
Nearest airport from college
ATL · Atlanta
135 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$27,277
Out-of-state COA
$36,877
Avg net price
$15,363
Room & board
$12,100
In-state tuition
$11,700
Out-of-state tuition
$21,300
Books & supplies
$1,200/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$11,450
$30–48k
$11,778
$48–75k
$13,842
$75–110k
$18,319
$110k+
$19,102
Admissions
Admit rate
81%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1057
Reading 490608
Math 460570
ACT midpoint
21
Composite 1623
English 1522
Math 1622
SAT range (25th–75th percentile)
40080012001600

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Essay Requirements

Lander University accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
49%
4-yr on-time completion
36%
1st-yr retention
70%
Transfer-out rate
26%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
50%
Transferred
38%
Still enrolled
2%
Dropped out / unknown
10%
Median earnings (6yr)
$36,851
Median earnings (10yr)
$42,396
Median debt
$25,000
Monthly loan payment
$265
Debt range (25th–75th)
$5,500$27,162
Debt (90th percentile)
$40,520
Student Body
Men 32%Women 68%
18
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
39%
First-generation
32%
Median family income
$40,987
Independent students
8%
Avg age at entry
20.0
Part-time students
4%
Race & ethnicity
White
65%
Hispanic
2%
Black
24%
Two or more
5%
Non-resident
3%
AI/AN
1%
NH/PI
1%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$36,851
10 years after entry
$42,396
Business Administration, Management and Operations187
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing110
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods56
Psychology, General53
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness29
Criminology28
Biology, General27
Communication and Media Studies24
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities19
Public Health17
History17
Fine and Studio Arts16
Human Services, General15
Chemistry12
Computer and Information Sciences, General11
English Language and Literature, General11
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Institutional
Endowment
$26M
Classification
Baccalaureate (Diverse)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions
Full-time faculty
54%
Avg faculty salary
$7,527/mo
Instructional spend/student
$6,195
Federal loan rate
49%

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