Lander University
Lander University is one of the thirteen public 4-year colleges in South Carolina. The campus is located in Greenwood town.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 2,849 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 765 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 482 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 63%). Every year 42% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Lander University's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $10,700, and fees were $1,000. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $20,300 and $1,000 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleDistant Town |
| Number of Students2,849 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio14:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate63% |
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49 miles away |
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South Carolina State University
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Applied Technology Education Campus
92 miles away |
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Western Carolina University
96 miles away |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges 01/01/1952 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (NUR) - Baccalaureate program ACEN 03/01/1988 - 12/31/2011 |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 04/16/2011 - Current |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 05/05/2016 - Current |
Admission
48%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 940 to 1100 |
| ACT | 17 to 23 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Required |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Required |
| Recommendations Recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $446/credit | |
| In State Students | $446/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $846/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $492/credit | |
| In State Students | $492/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $938/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $20,070 | $20,070 | $38,070 |
| ADN | 70 | $31,220 | $31,220 | $59,220 |
| BSN | 125 | $55,750 | $55,750 | $105,750 |
| FNP | 50 | $24,600 | $24,600 | $46,900 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 99% of Lander University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 52% | $4,494 |
| Other Federal Grant | 13% | $490 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 85% | $4,556 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 48% | $5,035 |
| Federal Student Loans | 75% | $5,737 |
| Private Loans | 8% | $7,377 |
$14,570
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$12,123 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$13,111 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$15,462 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$16,951 |
| Over $110,000$17,509 |
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Student Population
2,787
Undergrads
62
Graduates
1,960
Women
889
Men
92%
Full-time
8%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
62% |
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Black/African American |
26% |
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Two or more races |
3% |
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Race/ethnicity unknown |
2% |
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Asian |
2% |
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Hispanic |
2% |
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Non-resident alien |
2% |
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and South Carolina state board of nursing.
