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Lander University is a public four-year institution located in Greenwood, South Carolina. With an enrollment of approximately 3,384 undergraduate students, it is a small institution. With an acceptance rate of 68%, the institution maintains an accessible admissions process. The graduation rate is 47%. Graduates earn a median salary of $42,396 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $14,501 per year.
Acceptance Rate
68%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
47%
Enrollment
3,384
Total students
Median Earnings
$42,396
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$11,700
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$21,300
Per year
Average Net Price
$14,501
After aid (avg)
SAT Range (M+R)
960–1178
25th–75th percentile
ACT Score Range
17 – 24
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
25th
960
Median
1065
75th
1178
SAT Math
25th
470
Median
515
75th
570
ACT Composite
25th
17
Median
21
75th
24
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Below Avg4-Year Cost
$58,004
10-Year Earnings
$423,960
ROI Multiple
7.3×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Graduation Rate
Within 6 years
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students