Campus & Student Life at Lander University

Home to about 3,391 undergraduates in 2020, Lander University is a small, public university located in Greenwood, South Carolina. This is a great opportunity for those who would thrive in a charming, small-town atmosphere. Should you tire of the campus however, Lander University offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Lander University can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Lander University Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

Lander University Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 5.0% of the student population at Lander University. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Lander University Disability Services.

Lander University for the Military

While not a "service academy", Lander University does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Lander University Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Lander University for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Lander University

Lander University offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Lander University

Lander University has a comparatively small, student body. There were 3,391 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 3,159 (93.2%). Part-time attendance was 232 (6.8%).

Lander University is Ranked #2,075 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Lander University is about average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Lander University #2075 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Lander University by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Lander University Diversity Guide.

Lander University Competes in the NCAA

Lander University has a total of 184 student athletes, 108 men and 76 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Lander University Athletics