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320 Stanley Avenue
Greenwood, SC 29649-2099
p. 864-388-8000
w. www.lander.edu

Lander University

Greenwood, SC

Lander University Rating: 3.0/5 (1 votes)

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Ranks 13th in South Carolina and 988th overall
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Carnegie Foundation Classification

Baccalaureate Colleges — Diverse Fields
UndergraduateBalanced arts & sciences/professions, some graduate coexistence
GraduateSingle postbaccalaureate (education)
Undergraduate PopulationFull-time four-year, selective, higher transfer-in
EnrollmentVery high undergraduate
Size & SettingSmall four-year, primarily residential

General Characteristics

Title IV EligibilityParticipates in Title IV federal financial aid programs
Highest offeringMaster's degree
Calendar SystemSemester
Years of college work requiredN/A
Variable Tuition
Religious AffiliationN/A
Congressional District4503

Special Learning Opportunities

Distance Learning
ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force  —   /   / 
Study Abroad
Weekend College
Teacher Certification

Campus Crime Statistics

Ranks 18th in South Carolina and 455th overall on StateUniversity.com‘s Safe School Index

Student Tuition Costs and Fees

What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Lander University?
1169th for total cost of attendance
  In District In State Out of State
Effective as of 2010-08-04
FT Undergraduate Tuition $7,980 $7,980 $15,780
FT Undergraduate Required Fees $780 $780 $780
PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour $365 $365 $690
FT Graduate Tuition $8,796 $8,796 $17,508
FT Graduate Required Fees $780 $780 $780
PT Graduate per Credit Hour $399 $399 $762
Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus $20,160 $20,160 $27,960
Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family $20,160 $20,160 $27,960
Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family $13,860 $13,860 $21,660

Student Tuition Cost History and Trends

Prior year comparison and trends on the cost of attending / attendance cost.
  In District In State Out of State
Published Tuition & Fees $7,728 $8,380 $7,728 $8,380 $14,616 $15,840
  Cost (regardless of residency)
Effective as of 2010-08-04
Books & Supplies $900 $1,000
On-Campus – Room & Board $6,000 $6,200
On-Campus – Other Expenses $4,050 $4,100
Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board $6,000 $6,200
Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses $4,050 $4,100
Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board $4,050 $4,100

Admission Details

Effective as of 2010-08-05
Application Fee RequiredN/A
Undergraduate Application Fee$35
Graduate Application Fee$35
First Professional Application FeeN/A
Applicants 2,114 (609 male / 1,505 female)
Admitted 991 (278 male / 713 female)
Admission rate 47%
First-time Enrollment 555 (156 male / 399 female)
FT Enrollment 555 (156 male / 399 female)
PT Enrollment N/A (N/A male / N/A female)
Total Enrollment2,838

Admission Criteria

What criteria does Lander University use for admissions?  = Required,   = Recommended,   = Neither required nor recommended
Open Admissions
Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record  /   / 
College Prep. Completion
Recommendations
Formal competency demoN/A
Admission test scores
TOEFL
Other testsN/A

Admission Credits Accepted

What types of credits does Lander University accept?
Dual Credit
Life Experience
Advanced Placement (AP)

Athletics - Association Memberships

Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships NCAA
NCAA Basketball Conference Peach Belt Conference
NCAA Baseball Conference Peach Belt Conference
NCAA Track & Field Conference Peach Belt Conference

ACT Test Admission

1088th for 75pctl scores
Applicants submitting ACT results 36%
Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 15 / 21
Math scores (25/75 %ile) 16 / 22
Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 18 / 22

SAT Test Admission

1055th for 75pctl scores
Applicants submitting SAT results 62%
Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 420 / 520
Math scores (25/75 %ile) 430 / 550
Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 850 / 1070

Student Services

Remedial Services
Academic / Career Counseling
PT Cost-defraying Employment
Career Placement
On-Campus Day Care
Library Facility

Student Living

First-time Room / Board Required
Dorm Capacity1,209
Meals per Week21
Room Fee$6,400
Board Fee$2,554

Student Financial Aid Details

How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Lander University 2824th for the average student loan amount.
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Effective as of 2010-09-21

Student Enrollment Demographics

How many students are enrolled at Lander University?

Student Graduation Demographics

How many students graduated at Lander University?

Most Popular Fields of Study

The top 5 fields of study completed at Lander University.

Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas

Reported area around or near Greenwood, SC 29649-2099
Surrounding communityDistant town (between 10 to 35 mi. away from an urban cluster)
Total Population22,924 (17,367 urban / 5,557 rural)
Households9,027 (2.41 people per house)
Median Household Income$38,409
Families6,101 (2.92 people per family)

Student Completion / Graduation Demographics

How many students are successful graduates?
 
Total 24 176 8 6 4 694 32 944
Art/Art Studies, General 2 2 22 26
Athletic Training/Trainer 4 4
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 2 2 28 32
Business Administration and Management, General 12 34 4 4 126 2 182
Chemistry, General 10 8 4 22
Computer and Information Sciences, General 2 2 14 18
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 6 6
Early Childhood Education and Teaching 6 54 2 62
Elementary Education and Teaching 8 34 4 46
English Language and Literature, General 2 10 4 16
Environmental Science 2 2
History, General 4 26 30
Humanities/Humanistic Studies 2 16 46 2 66
Kinesiology and Exercise Science 6 12 30 48
Mathematics, General 2 10 12
Montessori Teacher Education 18 18
Music, General 16 16
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 20 68 6 94
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 2 6 8
Political Science and Government, General 8 42 4 54
Psychology, General 18 46 2 66
Secondary Education and Teaching 12 12
Sociology 28 44 72
Spanish Language and Literature 2 2 4
Special Education and Teaching, General 2 24 2 28

Faculty Compensation / Salaries

Lander University 2195th for the average full-time faculty salary.
Effective as of 2010-08-31
Tenure system
Average FT Salary $52,205 ($53,463 male / $50,786 female)
Number of FT Faculty 117 (62 male / 55 female)
Number of PT Faculty 2
FT Faculty Ratio 68 : 1
Total Benefits $1,915,328

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Stuart McCanless over 1 year ago Stuart McCanless


Just a question. On HWY 11 in northwest SC there is a road sign that says: Lander University & Ellison Center --- Is this a facility that is part of the Lander University that is in Greenwood SC ? I drive through there often have wondered what is there. Thank you, Stuart McCanless

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