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#10 Best Public Universities in South Carolina

Lander University

Greenwood, South Carolina

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Overview

Student Population
3,825
Lander University overview
Location Greenwood, South Carolina
Online lander.edu
School Type Public 4 Year
Setting Distant Town
Lander University overview
Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Located in Greenwood, South Carolina, Lander University is a mid-size four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 4,795 prospective students applied, and 3,311 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 899 enrolled in the school.  3,284 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 541 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $10,700 plus fees of $1,000. Lander University is ranked 916 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.

Ratings

3/10
Overall
5/10
Academics
3/10
Resources
3/10
Outcomes
1/10
Value

Lander University is rated within the lower 27% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 3 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

Rankings for Lander University within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Getting In

Admission Standards
Very Easy
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SAT 950/1150
ACT 17/24
GPA 3.66
Applications Accepted
69.1% 
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Applications Due -
Applicant Competition Low
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

South Carolina Resident Tuition
$10,700
In State Costs for Lander University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,200
Other Fees$1,000
Room and Board $10,650
Budget for Other Expenses$2,770
Total One Year Cost$26,320
Out of State Resident Tuition
$20,300
Out of State Costs for Lander University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,200
Other Fees$1,000
Room and Board $10,650
Budget for Other Expenses$2,770
Total One Year Cost$35,920

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years
$37,000 per year
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
37% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Lander University students
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.

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