Lander University

Greenwood, SCPublicTown Setting

Open Admission • 81% Acceptance

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81%

Accept Rate

Open Admission

$15,363

Avg Net Cost

After financial aid

3.4K

Students

Medium campus body

$36,851

Median Earnings

6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Lander University is a public institution located in the town setting of Greenwood, SC. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 3.4K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 81%.

Quick Facts

Institution Type

Public

Student Population

3.4K (Medium)

Admissions Selectivity

81% (Open Admission)

Predominant Degree

Bachelor's

Locale / Setting

Town

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT Reading490 - 608

200typical 50% range800

SAT Math460 - 570

200typical 50% range800

ACT Composite16 - 23

1typical 50% range36

81%

Acceptance Rate

Open Admission

Top Majors & Programs

Business & Marketing29% of degrees

Health Sciences18% of degrees

Social Sciences10% of degrees

Biological Sciences3% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program

Credential

Earnings 4yr

Earnings 5yr

Debt

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $75,458

Earnings 5yr: $70,405

Debt: $25,665

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $53,004

Earnings 5yr: $51,340

Debt: N/A

Business Administration, Management and Operations.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $52,512

Earnings 5yr: $51,426

Debt: $27,000

Biology, General.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $51,767

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: $27,250

Political Science and Government.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $50,079

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: $23,718

Sociology.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $44,287

Earnings 5yr: $42,898

Debt: $30,622

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $43,637

Earnings 5yr: $40,438

Debt: $26,075

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $43,098

Earnings 5yr: $41,247

Debt: $24,995

History.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $41,783

Earnings 5yr: $43,979

Debt: $21,297

Psychology, General.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $41,110

Earnings 5yr: $38,866

Debt: $27,062

Fine and Studio Arts.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $40,202

Earnings 5yr: $34,415

Debt: $26,937

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $39,428

Earnings 5yr: $39,448

Debt: $27,125

English Language and Literature, General.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $36,568

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: $22,644

Business Administration, Management and Operations.

Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Business Administration, Management and Operations.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Chemistry.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Communication and Media Studies.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: $26,500

Computer and Information Sciences, General.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Criminal Justice and Corrections.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: $28,000

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$15,363

In-State Tuition$11,700

Out-of-State Tuition$21,300

Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.

Financial Assistance & Support

39%

Pell Grants

49%

Take Loans

46%

Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry

$36,851

+15% growth

10 Years Post-Entry

$42,396

Completion Signals

50%

Graduation Rate

4-Year Completion

70%

Retention Rate

1st-to-2nd Year Return

Median Debt at Graduation

$12,503

Est. Monthly Payment

$135/mo

Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

32%

Men

68%

Women

The campus gender distribution displays a split of 32% men and 68% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share

32%

Part-Time Share

Avg Family Income

$53,467

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Lander University

Greenwood, SCPublicTown Setting

Open Admission • 81% Acceptance

Visit Website

Add to list:

81%

Accept Rate

Open Admission

$15,363

Avg Net Cost

After financial aid

3.4K

Students

Medium campus body

$36,851

Median Earnings

6 Years Post-Graduation

Overview & Identity

Quick Facts

Institution Type

Public

Student Population

3.4K (Medium)

Admissions Selectivity

81% (Open Admission)

Predominant Degree

Bachelor's

Locale / Setting

Town

Admissions & Academics

Admitted Student Scores

SAT Reading490 - 608

200typical 50% range800

SAT Math460 - 570

200typical 50% range800

ACT Composite16 - 23

1typical 50% range36

81%

Acceptance Rate

Open Admission

Top Majors & Programs

Business & Marketing29% of degrees

Health Sciences18% of degrees

Social Sciences10% of degrees

Biological Sciences3% of degrees

Programs / Fields of Study

Program

Credential

Earnings 4yr

Earnings 5yr

Debt

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $75,458

Earnings 5yr: $70,405

Debt: $25,665

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $53,004

Earnings 5yr: $51,340

Debt: N/A

Business Administration, Management and Operations.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $52,512

Earnings 5yr: $51,426

Debt: $27,000

Biology, General.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $51,767

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: $27,250

Political Science and Government.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $50,079

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: $23,718

Sociology.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $44,287

Earnings 5yr: $42,898

Debt: $30,622

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $43,637

Earnings 5yr: $40,438

Debt: $26,075

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $43,098

Earnings 5yr: $41,247

Debt: $24,995

History.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $41,783

Earnings 5yr: $43,979

Debt: $21,297

Psychology, General.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $41,110

Earnings 5yr: $38,866

Debt: $27,062

Fine and Studio Arts.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $40,202

Earnings 5yr: $34,415

Debt: $26,937

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $39,428

Earnings 5yr: $39,448

Debt: $27,125

English Language and Literature, General.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: $36,568

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: $22,644

Business Administration, Management and Operations.

Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Business Administration, Management and Operations.

Credential: Master's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Chemistry.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Communication and Media Studies.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: $26,500

Computer and Information Sciences, General.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: N/A

Criminal Justice and Corrections.

Credential: Bachelor's Degree

Earnings 4yr: N/A

Earnings 5yr: N/A

Debt: $28,000

Tuition & Cost Portrait

Avg Net Price$15,363

In-State Tuition$11,700

Out-of-State Tuition$21,300

Financial Assistance & Support

39%

Pell Grants

49%

Take Loans

46%

Repayment

Student Outcomes & ROI

Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation

6 Years Post-Entry

$36,851

+15% growth

10 Years Post-Entry

$42,396

Completion Signals

50%

Graduation Rate

4-Year Completion

70%

Retention Rate

1st-to-2nd Year Return

Median Debt at Graduation

$12,503

Est. Monthly Payment

$135/mo

Based on standard 10yr path

Campus & Demographics

Student Demographics & Community

Diversity Mix

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Gender Balance

32%

Men

68%

Women

The campus gender distribution displays a split of 32% men and 68% women.

Student Vitals

First-Gen Share

32%

Part-Time Share

Avg Family Income

$53,467

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