Overview
Student Population
| Location | Greenwood, South Carolina |
| Online | lander.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Distant Town |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
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Located in Greenwood, South Carolina, Lander University is a small four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 5,774 prospective students applied, and 2,492 were granted admission. Of those admitted 943 enrolled in the school. 2,789 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 255 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2019/2020, excluding room and board, is $10,700 plus fees of $1,000. Lander University is ranked 973 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Ratings
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Academics
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Outcomes
Value
Lander University is rated within the lower 28% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 3 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Lander University within the 2021 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#973 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#398 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#22 in Best Colleges in South Carolina
#11 in Best Public Colleges in South Carolina
#9999 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#27 in Best Value Colleges in South Carolina
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 940/1130 |
| ACT | 17/23 |
| GPA | 3.66 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
South Carolina Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $1,000 |
| Room and Board | $9,400 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,770 |
| Total One Year Cost | $25,070 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $1,000 |
| Room and Board | $9,400 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,770 |
| Total One Year Cost | $34,670 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 23% |
| Education | 16% |
| Health Professions | 11% |
| Social Sciences | 10% |
| Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 8% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=218229 IPEDS survey data for Lander University.
Current students may use the Lander University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.