Campus of Lander University

    Lander University

    Greenwood, SC, United States

    Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition

    • Public
    • Baccalaureate college
    • NCAA Division II

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    Lander University Cost & Financial Aid

    At Lander University, students from families earning up to $30,000 paid an average of $14,542 a year after grants, against $20,206 for families earning over $110,000.

    Lander University average annual cost

    Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025

    Average annual cost after grants

    $16,659

    $3,257 below the median for 4-year colleges ($19,916).

    By family income

    Family incomeAverage annual cost
    $0 to $30,000$14,542
    $30,001 to $48,000$12,767
    $48,001 to $75,000$12,960
    $75,001 to $110,000$17,170
    Over $110,000$20,206

    Average yearly cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships for full-time, first-time undergraduates who received federal aid. Loans are not subtracted.

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    Cost & financial aid

    Verified data· U.S. College Scorecard · 2025

    Published price vs. what students paid

    In-state tuition & fees
    $11,700
    Out-of-state tuition & fees
    $21,300
    Average net price
    $16,659
    Tuition is the published yearly price. Average net price is the yearly cost of attendance (tuition, housing, food, books) minus grants and scholarships.

    Students receiving Pell Grants

    Pell Grant recipients
    44.7%
    Share of undergraduates who receive a federal Pell Grant, a common signal of how many students come from lower-income families.

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    Lander University cost of attendance breakdown

    Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025

    Tuition and fees
    41%
    Room and board
    44%
    Books and supplies
    4%
    Other costs
    11%
    Share of the published yearly cost of attendance (in-state tuition where the two differ).
    In-state tuition and fees
    $11,700
    Out-of-state tuition and fees
    $21,300
    Room and board (on campus)
    $12,400
    Books and supplies
    $1,200
    Total cost of attendance (published)
    $28,321

    The published cost of attendance also covers transport and personal expenses. Out-of-state students at public colleges pay the out-of-state tuition.

    Student loans and debt at Lander University

    Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025

    Undergraduates with a federal loan
    43.5%
    Median federal debt at graduation
    $21,847
    Monthly payment, 10-year plan
    $248

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    Scholarships you may be eligible for

    Awards you could use at Lander University: the college's own scholarships, programs from SC and federal grants. Each is checked against its official page; open one to see the full rules.

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    • Federal grant · Most students can apply

    • Federal grant · Most students can apply

    • Federal grant · Most students can apply

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      Federal

      Boren Fellowships

      Defense Language and National Security Education Office (DLNSEO)

      Award
      $12,500 to $25,000
      Closes
      Varies by college
      • Merit-based
      • Essay required
      • One-time
    • Federal grant · Most students can apply

    • Federal grant · GPA 3.0+

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      Federal

      Goldwater Scholarship

      Barry Goldwater Scholarship & Excellence in Education Foundation

      Award
      Up to $7,500
      Closes
      Varies by college
      • Merit-based
      • Essay required
      • Renewable
    • Federal grant · Need-based

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      Federal

      Federal Pell Grant

      U.S. Department of Education

      Award
      Up to $7,395
      Closes
      Rolling
      • Need-based
      • Renewable

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