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Lander University is a public regional college located in Greenwood, South Carolina. Lander University is moderately inclusive in their admissions.
Return on educational investment at Lander University is in the bottom 50% of all ranked schools. The median student earns $41,049 10 years after enrolling, 16th in South Carolina, and in the bottom 25% nationally. When adjusted for earning differences by major, Lander University bachelor students earn 9% less than the national average.
Lander University’s median net annual cost of $15,519 and average years to graduate of 4.8 are reported only at the school level. We assume these same costs and graduation time for all programs.
The top 6 programs at Lander University sorted by number of graduates - Business Administration, Psychology, Registered Nursing, Education, Health & Fitness, Biology - are shown below. To see more programs, click on "see additional programs".
Annual net cost
$15,519
Average years to graduate
4.8
When a school's graduation rate falls in the bottom 25% in the country, we do not display an economic ranking.
When a school's graduation rate falls in the bottom 25% in the country, we do not display an economic ranking.
When a school's graduation rate falls in the bottom 25% in the country, we do not display an economic ranking.
When a school's graduation rate falls in the bottom 25% in the country, we do not display an economic ranking.
When a school's graduation rate falls in the bottom 25% in the country, we do not display an economic ranking.
When a school's graduation rate falls in the bottom 25% in the country, we do not display an economic ranking.
Sociology
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Economic score: 6.21
Music
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Economic score: 6.3
Poli Sci/Government
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Economic score: 7.29
Computer and Information Sciences
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Economic score: 8.47
Liberal Arts and Sciences
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Economic score: 9.8
History
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Economic score: 11.2
Fine & Studio Arts
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Economic score: 60.8
English Language & Lit
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Economic score: 10248.18
EarningPlus compares the three-year post graduate earnings to the median earnings of the same graduating class, with the same graduate degree. These 2 metrics, debt-to-earnings and EarningsPlus, are combined into an economic score. The lower the economic score the better.
The most popular 1 graduate programs at Lander University - Education - are shown below.
The average full-time graduate completes their degree in 4.8 years. 47% of all students graduate within 8 years including part-time students. The graduation rate at Lander University is 6% lower than the state average, and 2% below the average for all regional colleges in the country.
At Lander University, Pell Grant recipients represent 41% of the measured graduating class, 6% higher than the national average of 35%. The average Pell Grant recipient at Lander University graduates within 4.9 years.
We calculate this performance by adjusting the graduation rate of Pell students by their percentage of the student body. This adjustment is made to prevent schools with large numbers of Pell students from underperforming in comparison to schools with few Pell students but high graduation rates.
Lander University’s economic mobility score of 18.38 is calculated by adjusting the 4.11 economic score of lower-income students by the 41% pell grant recipients within the student body. Lander University’s EMS of 18.38 ranks in the top 50% nationally. Please note that the economic mobility score considers only students that have graduated.
Economic Mobility
To calculate economic mobility of low-income (household earnings below $30,000) students, we adjust each institution’s economic score by their percentage of Pell Grant students. The logic of this Pell-adjusted calculation is derived from Third Way’s Economic Mobility Index (EMI).
Top 50%
The average Title IV recipient at Lander University pays $15,519 a year, $10,721 less than the $26,240 advertised. See below the cost breakdown for students who receive Title IV grants, broken down by income level.
Average net price
The average net price shown by income level for all students that receive Title IV aid. Calculated by deducting the average grant and scholarship aid from tuition, fees, books, and room and board. Limited to first-time, full-time students. Public institution figures are calculated using in-state tuition figures.
Median net price $15,519
Much of the gap between net price and sticker price is filled by institutional and government grants. At Lander University, 98% of students receive some grants and scholarships, compared to the national average of 87% for all colleges and universities. The average amount of federal, state, and institutional grants that students receive is shown on the right.
This leaves a total of $15,519 on average to be covered by the student – be it through loans or out of pocket. In total, 68% of students take out loans, federal or private, at an average amount of $6,739. This is 14% more than the national average.
Federal grants
$5,488
Pell grants
$5,118
State grants
$4,306
Institutional grants
$4,826
Lander University offers 4 online bachelor programs, all of which are hybrid format. At the master’s level Lander University offers 4 programs, 3 of which are held exclusively online. We use the IPEDS July '20 — July '21 Distance Education report to determine which programs are online. EarningsPlus data is provided when available.
Online programs
8
Hybrid programs
5
Percentage of programs online
21%
Lander University's moderately inclusive admissions are indicated by their 69% acceptance rate. In 2021, the school had 4,795 applicants, of which 3,311 were admitted and 899 enrolled. Lander University has a rolling admissions policy, which means applications are reviewed as they arrive until all spaces are filled.
Full time
93%
83%
Female
71%
59%
First time
67%
59%
In-state
92%
68%
1st generation
32%
35%
White
64%
52%
Black
25%
14%
Hispanic
2%
15%
Asian
1%
5%
American Indian
N/A
1.6%
Pacific Islander
N/A
0.3%
Other
7%
12%