At a glance
Average net price
$15,363
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
49.8%
Admission rate
81%
Undergrad size
3,397
In-state tuition
$11,700
Out-of-state tuition
$21,300
Cost of attendance
$27,277
Median earnings (10y)
$42,396
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,057
- ACT midpoint
- 21
- Retention
- 69.6%
- Locale
- Town
Programs breakdown
20 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by business (29%), social sciences (25%), health (18%).
- STEM10%
- Health18%
- Business29%
- Humanities & arts12%
- Social sciences25%
- Trades & services6%
- Business29.0%~984 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Health professions18.0%~610 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- Social sciences7.8%~264 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Education7.6%~259 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Psychology6.3%~213 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~190 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~115 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~115 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Computer science2.5%~83 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~83 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~78 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Liberal arts2.0%~69 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Communication2.0%~69 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Mathematics1.9%~65 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- History1.9%~65 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- English1.6%~55 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Legal1.4%~46 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~14 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~9 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~9 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
28 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 339 | $30,903 | $27,000 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 186 | $63,239 | $25,665 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 134 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 116 | $33,313 | $26,075 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 112 | $25,794 | $27,062 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 70 | $24,740 | $24,995 |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 56 | — | $26,500 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 53 | $31,839 | $27,250 |
| Criminology. | Bachelor's | 47 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Master's | 41 | $40,977 | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 37 | $24,048 | $26,937 |
| History. | Bachelor's | 33 | $27,728 | $21,297 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor's | 29 | $25,640 | $27,125 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 26 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 26 | — | $22,644 |
| Human Services, General. | Bachelor's | 24 | — | — |
| Public Health. | Bachelor's | 24 | — | — |
| Chemistry. | Bachelor's | 23 | — | — |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 20 | $29,813 | $30,622 |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Bachelor's | 16 | — | — |
| Homeland Security. | Master's | 15 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 13 | $34,398 | $23,718 |
| Visual and Performing Arts, General. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| Music. | Bachelor's | 9 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor's | 8 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | — | — | $28,000 |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Lander University
Lander University is a mid-sized institution located in Greenwood, South Carolina, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 3,397 undergraduate students in a town setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Health professions, Social sciences.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Lander University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $15,363 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $11,700 for in-state students and $21,300 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $27,277 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 49.8%, a average completion outcome. 69.6% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $42,396 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Lander University confers degrees and certificates across 20 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Health professions, Social sciences. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by business (29% of credentials), social sciences (25% of credentials), health (18% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Lander University accepts 81% of applicants, making it open or near-open admission. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,057. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 21.
Location & campus
Set in Greenwood, South Carolina (town), Lander University draws students from across South Carolina and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Lander University
Q.How much does Lander University cost?
The average net price at Lander University is $15,363 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $27,277.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Lander University?
Lander University has a 6-year graduation rate of 49.8% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Lander University?
Lander University admits 81% of applicants, which is considered open or near-open admission.
Q.How much do Lander University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Lander University graduate earns $42,396 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Lander University?
Published tuition is $11,700 in-state and $21,300 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Lander University located?
Lander University is located in Greenwood, South Carolina (ZIP 29649).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Lander University at their official website.