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Lander University

Lander University is a public university in a distant town with 3,669 students and a 81% acceptance rate.

Greenwood, South Carolina · Public · Town, distant · 3,669 students

NCAA Division II · Peach Belt Conference

Admission rate

81%

of applicants admitted

SAT average

1,057

combined, admitted students

ACT, middle half

17–24

25th to 75th percentile

Average net price

$15,363

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

50%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

69%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$42,396

10 years after entry

Students

3,669

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income

$0–30,000$11,450
$30,001–48,000$11,778
$48,001–75,000$13,842
$75,001–110,000$18,319
Over $110,000$19,102

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Business Administration and Management213
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse110
Psychology46
Exercise Science and Kinesiology40
Criminology33
Elementary Education and Teaching26
Biology/Biological Sciences25
Public Health Education and Promotion22
Show the other 23 majors
Early Childhood Education and Teaching20
Human Services18
Chemistry17
Mass Communication/Media Studies15
Computer and Information Sciences14
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies14
Mathematics14
Political Science and Government14
History14
Art/Art Studies12
English Language and Literature12
Legal Studies10
Digital Arts9
Sociology8
Special Education and Teaching6
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching4
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance4
Music4
International/Globalization Studies3
Environmental Science2
Spanish Language and Literature2
Humanities/Humanistic Studies1
Physical Fitness Technician1

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Scholarships

Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.

Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Peach Belt Conference

Baseball, Basketball, Golf, Lacrosse, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Wrestling

Women’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Peach Belt Conference

Basketball, Field Hockey, Golf, Lacrosse, Other Sports, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball

ROTC

Army

Faith groups

Newman Connection

Also

Study abroad

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

Town, distant

Federal locale classification

Metro area

Greenwood, SC

94,648 people

Big-city metro (1 million+)

No

More about the place

Nearest airport

Greenville Spartanburg International (GSP)

Nearest hub airport

Charlotte/Douglas International (CLT)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 12.8 of 20

Elevation

659 ft

Time zone

Eastern

January low

33°F

July high

92°F

Annual snowfall

0.7 in

Days at 90°F or higher

56 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$790 per month

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Colleges nearby

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

Public, town campus, NCAA Division II, similar size