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Lander University

#6 in Top Public Universities in South Carolina
  • B
    Overall Grade
  • 4 Year
  • Greenwood, SC
  • 654 reviews
B
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Academics
    B
  2. Value
    B
  3. Diversity
    A-
  4. Campus
    B+
  5. Athletics
    B+
  6. Party Scene
    C+
  7. Professors
    B+
  8. Location
    C+
  9. Dorms
    A
  10. Campus Food
    A-
  11. Student Life
    B
  12. Safety
    B-
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Lander University is ...
Public
Athletic Division
NCAA Division II (without football)
Athletic Conference
Peach Belt Conference
Address
320 Stanley Avenue
Greenwood, SC 29649
Website
lander.edu
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Lander University Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
62%
Application Deadline
—
SAT Range
880-1090
ACT Range
17-23
Application Fee
$0
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
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Cost

Net Price
$13,682/ year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Net Price by Household Income
  • <$30k
    $10,751/ year
  • $30-48k
    $12,497/ year
  • $49-75k
    $14,356/ year
  • $76-110k
    $16,901/ year
  • $110k+
    $16,567/ year
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Academics

Professors
B+
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
16:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
88%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.49 responses
80%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.55 responses
62%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.55 responses
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Majors

Most Popular Majors
  • Business Administration and Management
    104 Graduates
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities
    53 Graduates
  • Nursing
    39 Graduates
  • Kinesiology and Exercise Science
    35 Graduates
  • Sociology
    35 Graduates
  • Psychology
    30 Graduates
  • Early Childhood Education
    26 Graduates
  • Arts
    21 Graduates
  • Elementary Education
    19 Graduates
  • Special Education and Teaching
    19 Graduates

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
2,551Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
3%
Pell Grant
48%
Varsity Athletes
8%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 32 responses
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  • Hardworking, NURSING STUDENTS
    41%
  • Dedicated
    31%
  • Fellowship
    22%
  • Diverse
    3%
  • Outgoing
    3%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
—
Poll
48%
of students say that Greek life is average, and no one will treat you differently if you don't join.61 responses
Poll
58%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.71 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 39 responses
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  • People friendly
    26%
  • Lively
    23%
  • Average
    15%
  • Nice academic programs
    13%
  • Okay
    13%
  • Home away from home
    5%
  • Nice, caring teachers that want you to succeed
    3%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$33,600/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
43%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
93%
National
83%
97%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.38 responses
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My experience with Lander University has been nothing but positive! I love Lander and would strongly recommend all of my friends to go here! I have made so many friends at Lander and I absolutely love all of my professors. The environment is great. It is one of the most beautiful campuses I have ever toured. All the professors are friendly and helpful. Everyone always seems to be smiling and happy. I absolutely love the library because there are so many options. From single study rooms, group study rooms, the loft area, and even a Starbucks! There are many food options whether you are eating in the cafeteria, Which Wich, or Twisted Taco! Great school!
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I loved my time at Lander! As a home schooled student, the small class sizes made it easy to transition into college. The professors are always accessible and there are various resources on campus to assist you for free. If you're willing to learn, Lander faculty and staff will ensure that you get a quality education without the high price tag. The school of business is AACSB certified and the science faculty is highly recognized in their field. The Art Department has ties to a variety of other opportunities and study abroad is available for all students and is surprisingly inexpensive due to the incredible agreements Lander has arranged.
I love going to Lander University! It’s small so the professors are more one on one with you in class instead of there being a huge lecture class Also, the student life is great so many clubs to get into and activities to be apart of and there’s no easier way to fit in. There’s not much i would change about Lander, the housing, food and staff are wonderful!