Lander University

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$10,700

2021 Average Net Price

$17,083

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

2.87%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

69.1%

4,795 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

3,825

85.9% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

53.3%

298 Graduates

About

Lander University is a higher education institution located in Greenwood County, SC. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Lander University were General Business Administration & Management (129 degrees awarded), General Psychology (50 degrees), and Registered Nursing (47 degrees).

In 2021, 584 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Lander University. 70.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 29.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (404 degrees), 3.21 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (126 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Lander University is $10,700, which is $−17,805 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Lander University is $10,700, which is $−17,805 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $17,083.

In 2021, 83% of undergraduate students attending Lander University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 59% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$10,700

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Lander University was $10,700. The cost of tuition at Lander University is $−17,805 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Lander University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$17,083

2021 Value

9.92%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Lander University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $17,083. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Lander University grew by 9.92%.

This chart compares the average net price of Lander University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,570

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Lander University was of $10,570 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 12.4% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Lander University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

83%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

59%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

83% of undergraduate students at Lander University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 1.19% with respect to 2020, when 84% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Lander University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2.87%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Lander University was 2.87%, which represents 23 out of the 801 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Lander University received 4,795 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 14.8% annual growth. Out of those 4,795 applicants, 3,311 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 69.1% acceptance rate.

There were 3,825 students enrolled at Lander University in 2021. 38% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Lander University has an overall enrollment yield of 27.2%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

69.1%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

3,311

Accepted Out of 4,795

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Lander University was 69.1% (3,311 admissions from 4,795 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 57%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 14.8%, while admissions grew by 3.18%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Lander University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

38%

Submission Percentage (2021)

342

Scores Submitted (2021)

38% of enrolled first-time students at Lander University in 2021 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

This chart shows the SAT scores for the 25th and 75th percentile of applicants broken out into each section of the test that their are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Lander University had a total enrollment of 3,825 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Lander University is 3,284 students and the part-time enrollment is 541. This means that 85.9% of students enrolled at Lander University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Lander University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 65.5% White, 23.4% Black or African American, 4.44% Two or More Races, 2.2% Hispanic or Latino, 0.523% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, 0.523% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.497% Asian.

Students enrolled at Lander University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (44.2%), followed by White Male (20.7%) and Black or African American Female (17.5%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (43.6%), followed by Black or African American Female (25.6%) and White Male (19.2%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

85.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Lander University in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 3,825 students. The full-time enrollment at Lander University is 3,284 and the part-time enrollment is 541. This means that 85.9% of students enrolled at Lander University are enrolled full-time compared with 79.9% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Lander University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

67%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Lander University was 67%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (72%), Lander University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Lander University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
2,507 enrolled students
Black or African American
894 enrolled students
Two or More Races
170 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Lander University is 65.5% White, 23.4% Black or African American, 4.44% Two or More Races, 2.2% Hispanic or Latino, 0.523% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, 0.523% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.497% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 55% White, 13.5% Black or African American, and 13.4% Hispanic or Latino.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 31 students (0.81%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 240 more women than men received degrees from Lander University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Lander University is white (404 degrees awarded). There were 3.21 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (126 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Lander University is General Business Administration & Management (129 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (50 degrees) and Registered Nursing (47 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Lander University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (30 degrees awarded), Social Sciences (61 degrees), and English (15 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Lander University are Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (510,867 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (390,967 people), Other managers (387,499 people), Postsecondary teachers (247,523 people), and Secondary school teachers (177,099 people).

The most specialized majors at Lander University in 2021 are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (30 degrees awarded), Social Sciences (61 degrees), English (15 degrees), Psychology (50 degrees), and History (8 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Lander University are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Physicians, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at Lander University are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (30 degrees awarded), Social Sciences (61 degrees), English (15 degrees), Psychology (50 degrees), and History (8 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Lander University are Elementary & secondary schools (959,045 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (580,874 people), Legal services (415,527 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (379,640 people), and Justice, public order, & safety activities (287,744 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Lander University.

Most Common (2021)

General Business Administration & Management
129 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
50 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
47 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Lander University was General Business Administration & Management with 129 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Lander University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

172

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

412

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 172 degrees were awarded to men at Lander University, which is 0.417 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (412).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Lander University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 65 degrees were awarded to men at Lander University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.793 times less than the 82 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 82 degrees were awarded to men at Lander University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.26 times more than the 65 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

27%

100% Completion Time

45%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 27% of students graduating from Lander University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 45% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 46% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Lander University is Male and Hispanic or Latino (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 5.37% of graduates (16 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
404 degrees awarded
Black or African American
126 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
15 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Lander University is white (404 degrees awarded). There were 3.21 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (126 degrees).

2.4% of degree recipients (14 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
281 degrees awarded
White Male
123 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
102 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Lander University is white female (281 degrees awarded). There were 2.28 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (123 degrees).

Operations

Lander University employs 54 Assistant professors, 32 Lecturers and 31 Associate professors. Most academics at Lander University are Female Assistant professor (30), Female Lecturer (24), and Male Assistant professor (24).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Lander University are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 75 employees, Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance, with 59 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 50 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$28.9M

2021 Salaries

5.87%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Lander University paid a median of $28.9M in salaries, a 5.87% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.1M (38.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$8.79M

Instructional Salaries

150

Number of Employees

In 2021, Lander University paid a total of $8.79M to 150 employees working as instructors, which represents 30.4% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.92M (32.5%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

54 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

75 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Lander University were Assistant professor with 54 employees, Lecturer with 32 employees, and Associate professor with 31 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Lander University were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 75 employees, Natural Resources, Construction, and Maintenance with 59 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 50 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Assistant professor
Female Lecturer
Male Assistant professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Lander University was Female Assistant professor with 30 employees, Female Lecturer with 24 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 24 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Lander University.