Lander University
tuition & fees
$21,300
graduate tuition & fees
$9,910
acceptance rate
81%
Student Population
4,378
online students
1,004
Number of Programs
53
Financial Aid Amount
$11,998
SAT Scores
1,060
Graduation Rate
50%
Lander University is a Public, 4 years college located in Greenwood, South Carolina.
It has a total enrollment of 4,378 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1. It is a Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Master's degree. Lander's acceptance rate is 81.31% last year (undergraduate school).
Lander University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Lander University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 320 Stanley Avenue, Greenwood, SC 29649-2099 |
| Phone | 864-388-8000 |
| WEB | https://www.lander.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | https://www.lander.edu/admissions/index.html |
| Online Application | https://admissions.lander.edu/apply/ |
| Financial Aid | https://www.lander.edu/admissions/tuition-financial-aid/index.html |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www.lander.edu/_files/npc/npcalc.htm |
| Veterans Tuition | https://www.lander.edu/admissions/military-veterans/military-veterans-services.html |
| Athletic | https://www.lander.edu/about/offices-departments/academic-affairs/institutional-effectiveness/student-achievement.html |
| Disability Service | https://www.lander.edu/campus-life/disability-services.html |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Public, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields |
| Highest Degree Offered | Master's degree |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Lander University is 81.31% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 22.71%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 81.31 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 22.71 % |
Tuition & Fees
Lander's 2025 tuition & fees is $11,700 for South Carolina residents and $21,300 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition is not changed and same to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($21,300).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $9,810 for South Carolina residents and $9,910 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition is not changed and same to the last year's rate.
| South Carolina Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $11,700 | $21,300 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $9,810 | $9,910 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 4,378 students have enrolled at Lander (2024-2025). Among them, 1,004 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Lander has 3,776 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 602 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 4,378 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 3,776 |
| Graduate Students | 602 |
| Online Enrollment | 1,004 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
Lander offers 53 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 8 out of the 53 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by Lander
| Number of programs | 53 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 8 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✗ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |