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Lander University

#628 in US ranking Greenwood, SC
Type:
Public
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$28,321
Tuition & fees
$11,700
Avg. aid
$11,998
Receiving aid
99%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
81%
SAT range
950–1178
ACT range
16–23

Outcomes

Graduation rate
50%
Median salary
$40,818
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at Lander University?

Homecoming and graduation are prominent recurring events at Lander University. Homecoming brings current students and alumni together around campus activities and athletics, while commencement marks the formal completion of a degree.

The Miss Lander Pageant has also appeared among the university's named campus events. Like other student events, its format and schedule may change from year to year. These occasions offer different forms of participation: some students organize or perform, while others attend with classmates, family, or alumni. The current university events calendar is the appropriate source for dates and eligibility to participate.

What are the student housing and dining options at Lander University?

Lander offers university-operated, coeducational housing for undergraduates, including residence-hall and apartment-style options. Housing is available, but applicants should not assume a preferred building or room type is guaranteed; placement depends on eligibility, space, application timing, and university procedures.

Students considering campus housing should review the current housing application, contract terms, and any first-year residency rules before making plans. Reported housing units have high-speed internet access. Because a substantial share of students commute, living off campus is also part of the ordinary student experience, though commuting students must arrange their own transportation and housing.

Campus dining and meal plans give residential students a way to budget for regular meals, with plan requirements or choices potentially varying by housing assignment. Before selecting a room and plan, students should compare the contract period, number or type of meals included, dining locations, and rules for changing or cancelling a plan.

Lander University Campus Life

College owned housing available

Yes

Co-ed housing

Yes

Freshmen can park on campus

Yes

Highspeed speed internet

Yes

School organizations

65

Lander University Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
18:1
Undergraduates living on campus
45%
Campus size
125 acres

Lander University Career Help & Outcomes

Career Centers:

Full time employees: 2

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: All undergraduates

Career Center services:

  • Job Interviews
  • Career library
  • Resume preparation
  • Resume refers to employers
  • Career/Interest testing
  • Interview workshop

Other information:

Job bank on campus

Yes

Job fairs on campus

Yes

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

Lander University Library Services and Resources

Main library name

Jackson Library

Number of libraries on campus

1

Reservable study rooms in library

No

24h access

No

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

Lander University Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

Lander University Location & Map

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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