Lander University

What is the cost of studying for a year at Lander University?

For the 2024-25 reporting year, Lander's published full-time undergraduate tuition and required fees totaled approximately $11,700 for South Carolina residents and $21,300 for nonresidents. These are billed educational charges before scholarships or grants, not complete annual living budgets.

• In-state tuition: $10,700, plus $1,000 in required fees.
• Out-of-state tuition: $20,300, plus $1,000 in required fees.
• Typical annual room and board: approximately $12,400 combined.
• Estimated books and supplies: approximately $1,200.

Adding those reported items gives approximately $25,300 for an in-state student using the listed room-and-board amount, or $34,900 for an out-of-state student. Neither calculation includes transportation, personal expenses, or every possible program-specific cost, so it should not be mistaken for an official individualized cost-of-attendance budget. A commuter's expenses will look different from a resident's.

Financial aid can change the amount a student ultimately pays. In the reported aid figures, 99% of students received some form of financial aid, and the average undergraduate grant award was $11,998. Among students in the reported income categories, average net price was $11,778 for families earning up to $48,000 and $18,319 for families earning $75,001 to $110,000. Net price reflects cost after grant and scholarship aid; it is not the same as the bill due to the university, and an individual award may differ substantially.

Eligible students may seek federal grants and loans through the FAFSA, as well as institutional scholarships and applicable South Carolina programs such as LIFE, HOPE, Palmetto Fellows, and need-based aid. Eligibility and renewal rules differ. Military-connected students should separately check how their particular education benefits apply to tuition and other charges.

What are the work-study opportunities at Lander University?

Students can pursue campus employment while attending Lander, and eligible students may be offered Federal Work-Study as part of a financial-aid package. Work-Study is a need-based student-employment program: an award permits a student to earn wages through an eligible job, rather than providing the entire listed amount as an upfront discount on tuition.

Other campus jobs may not require a Work-Study award. Availability, hiring procedures, hours, and pay depend on the position and department. Students should review their aid offer and the university's student-job postings separately; receiving Work-Study eligibility does not itself secure a job.

Lander's career services offer a different kind of support: individual or group career planning, résumé assistance, interview preparation, job listings, employer recruitment, and career fairs. These services can help students search for internships or work, but use of a career center should not be confused with a verified employment outcome or a job guarantee.