Lander University

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	Town: Distant
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	1,738
Student to faculty ratio	16 to 1
Acceptance rate	69%
Students retention rate	67%
On-time graduation rate	53%

Located in Greenwood, South Carolina, Lander University is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Lander University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The retention rate of students at Lander University is 67% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in South Carolina is 73%, while the national average is 72%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Lander University do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

69.1%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$11,700

Cost of attendance at Lander University in 2022 for students from South Carolina.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

South Carolina's average	$11,805
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$21,300

Cost of attendance at Lander University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

South Carolina's average	$26,143
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 98 of freshman students at Lander University received on average $9,205 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$9,205

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	392	46%	$4,859	$1,904,872
Other Federal Grant	392	46%	$4,992	$1,956,864
State Grant/Scholarships	738	86%	$4,306	$3,178,152
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	542	63%	$4,826	$2,615,897
Total Grant & Scholarships	842	98%	$9,205	$7,750,913

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Lander University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Lander University students is 53.3%. Female students graduated at a rate of 53.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 52.2%.

53.3%

African American 38.1% 56 students
white 58.7% 203 students
unknown 59.3% 16 students
hispanic 100.0% 4 students
International Students 58.8% 10 students
Mixed Race 53.3% 8 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball Peach Belt Conference
Basketball Peach Belt Conference
Track and Cross Country Peach Belt Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Lander University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Lander University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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