Cost of Lander University
| Total cost of attendance (per year) | $28,321 |
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| Tuition and fees, in-state | $11,700 |
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| Tuition and fees, out-of-state | $21,300 |
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| Housing and food (on campus) | $12,400 |
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| Books and supplies | $1,200 |
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| Average net price after aid | $16,659 |
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Net price by family income
| Family income | Average net price / year |
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| $0–30,000 | $14,542 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $12,767 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $12,960 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $17,170 |
| $110,001+ | $20,206 |
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with Lander University's net price calculator ↗.
Majors and programs at Lander University
Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.
Bachelor's degree programs (32)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 220 | $77,657 | $24,250 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | 25 | $52,165 | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 400 | $43,719 | $21,500 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 102 | $39,488 | $21,420 |
| Biology | 52 | $37,036 | $21,500 |
| Sociology | 13 | $35,646 | — |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | — | $33,696 | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 28 | $32,638 | $26,500 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 70 | $31,704 | $21,500 |
| Psychology | 99 | $30,500 | $23,718 |
| Communication and Media Studies | 39 | $28,455 | $26,000 |
| Chemistry | 29 | — | — |
| Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management | 4 | — | — |
| Criminology | 61 | — | $24,903 |
| Data Science | — | — | — |
| Education | — | — | — |
| English Language and Literature | 23 | — | — |
| History | 31 | — | $12,000 |
| Human Services | 33 | — | $25,000 |
| International/Globalization Studies | 4 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 34 | — | $25,750 |
| Mathematics | 14 | — | — |
| Music | 10 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 6 | — | — |
| Non-Professional Legal Studies | 12 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government | 21 | — | — |
| Public Health | 39 | — | $27,270 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication | — | — | — |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 7 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | 13 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 9 | — | — |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 14 | — | — |
Certificate programs (4)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Business Administration, Management and Operations | — | — | — |
| Homeland Security | 2 | — | — |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 3 | — | — |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | 1 | — | — |
Master's degree programs (8)
Graduate certificate programs (1)
| Program | Graduates (2 yrs) | Earnings after 1 yr | Median debt |
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| Homeland Security | — | — | — |
Similar colleges in South Carolina
| College | City | Net price / yr | Acceptance | Earnings |
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| Winthrop University | Rock Hill | $16,375 | 79% | $49,727 |
| University of South Carolina Aiken | Aiken | $14,565 | 79% | $51,703 |
| South Carolina State University | Orangeburg | $18,030 | 83% | $41,531 |
| University of South Carolina-Upstate | Spartanburg | $15,680 | 67% | $53,988 |
| Citadel Military College of South Carolina | Charleston | $22,019 | 23% | $82,609 |
| Francis Marion University | Florence | $10,890 | 86% | $47,527 |
| University of South Carolina Beaufort | Bluffton | $20,646 | 73% | $51,424 |
| Coastal Carolina University | Conway | $15,287 | 75% | $54,702 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Lander University's acceptance rate?
Lander University admits 81% of applicants. Admitted students average 1,057 on the SAT.
How much does Lander University cost per year?
The full cost of attendance is $28,321 a year (tuition and fees: $11,700 in-state, $21,300 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $16,659 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $14,542.
How much do Lander University graduates earn?
Former students earn a median of $45,360 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 25th of 35 similar colleges in South Carolina. The best-paid bachelor's program is registered nursing, nursing administration, nursing research and clinical nursing ($77,657 a year after graduation).
What is Lander University's graduation rate?
50% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 70% of first-year students return for a second year.