Lander University
- 3/10 Overall Rating
- 4 Year
- Greenwood, SC
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0 reviews
Overview
Total enrollment
4,378- Location Greenwood, South Carolina
- Website lander.edu
- Type Public 4 Year
- Setting Distant Town
- Size Mid-size
- Status Non-profit
- Housing Yes
- Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate
Lander University is a public institution located in Greenwood, South Carolina, approximately 60 miles west of Columbia and 50 miles south of Greenville. The 128-acre campus combines modern academic facilities with traditional brick architecture, centered around a landscaped plaza. Founded in 1872 as a women's college by Methodist minister Samuel Lander, the institution became a state-supported college in 1973. Lander is recognized for its nursing, business, and education programs, while also maintaining strong offerings in visual arts and exercise science. The university requires freshmen to live on campus in one of its six residence halls, and competes in NCAA Division II athletics as the Bearcats, participating in the Peach Belt Conference.
Ratings
Lander University is rated within the lower 23% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 3 out of 10.
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Overall Rating3 out of 10
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Academics4 out of 10
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Resources2 out of 10
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Outcomes2 out of 10
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Value1 out of 10
Rankings
Rankings for Lander University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
Admissions
Admission Standards
- SAT (enrolled mid-50) 950/1178
- ACT (enrolled mid-50) 16/23
- GPA 3.66
Acceptance Rate
- Applications Due -
- Enrollment Rate 22.7%
- Application Fee $0
Applicant Competition Very Low
Annual Cost to Attend
South Carolina Resident Tuition
$11,700Out of State Resident Tuition
$21,300Breakdown
- Tuition $11,700
- Books and Supplies $1,200
- Other Fees $1,000
- Room and Board $12,100
- Budget for Other Expenses $4,555
- Total One Year Cost $30,555
- Tuition $21,300
- Books and Supplies $1,200
- Other Fees $1,000
- Room and Board $12,100
- Budget for Other Expenses $4,555
- Total One Year Cost $40,155
Student Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
Popular majors at Lander University are Business, Education, and Health Professions. 23% of students major in Business, 16% in Education, and 11% in Health Professions.
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Business 23%
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Education 16%
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Health Professions 11%
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Social Sciences 10%
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Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies 8%
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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=218229.
GPA calculator: Lander University GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026