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Lander University Demographics & Diversity

Greenwood, South Carolina

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity
High

A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Lander University are mainly White with a significant Black population. The school has high racial diversity. 42% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

Racial demographics of Lander University students
Race Percent of Students
White 58%
Black 31%
Hispanic 1%
Asian 0%
American Indian / Alaskan 0%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0%
Two or more races 2%
International 4%
Race Unknown 4%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity
Low

There are 116% more female students than male students enrolled at Lander University with a gender ratio of 68% women to 32% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Lander University has a lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is less inclusive of males.

Male to female gender ratio for Lander University students
Gender Percent of Students
Men 32%
Women 68%
Enrollment by gender for Lander University students
Gender Number of Students
Men 1,317
Women 2,850

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity
Very Low

Lander University serves a very low number of students outside of South Carolina, with 87 percent of the student body residing in-state.

Enrollment by geographic location for Lander University students
Origin Percent of Students
In State 87%
Out of State 10%
Foreign 3%
Unknown Location 0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income
$52,256 per year

45% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Undergrad Student Population

Enrollment
4,167
Undergrad enrollment by age and part time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 5.8%
Part time Undergrads 6.2%

Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=218229 IPEDS survey data for Lander University.

Last updated February 24, 2024