Paying for Lander University

	In-State	Out-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee	$11,700	$21,300
2024 Graduate Tuition & Fee	$9,810	$9,910

The 2024 tuition & fees of Lander University (Lander) are $11,700 for South Carolina residents and $21,300 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $15,866 based on out-of-state tuition rate. Its tuition & fees has not risen since 2018 at Lander.

82% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $10,904. It could cover 51.19% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $17,166 for South Carolina residents and $26,766 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.

Lander's 4-year tuition is $46,800 for South Carolina residents and $85,200 for out-of-state students, based on current tuition and change rate. The estimated 4-year COA including living costs and personal expenses is $116,995 for South Carolina residents and $155,395 for out-of-state students.

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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Lander University is $11,700 for South Carolina residents and $21,300 for out-of-state students. The 2024 Lander tuition & fees are same as the last year for both undergraduate and graduate schools. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is much higher than the average amount ($8,225) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $15,866.

The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of Lander is $11,700 for South Carolina residents and $21,300 for out-of-state students, the same as current year.

Lander Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$11,700	$21,300	$13,670
2023-2024	$11,700	$21,300	$15,170
Change % 2023-2024	0.00%	0.00%	10.97%
2024-2025	$11,700	$21,300	$16,835

Graduate Program Tuition & Fees

For graduate programs, the in-state graduate tuition & fees is $9,810 and out-of-state tuition & fees is $9,910. Its in-state graduate tuition & fees is around the average amount ($9,991) and its out-of-state graduate tuition & fees is lower than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $16,468.

The 2025 estimated tuition & fees at Lander is $9,810 for South Carolina residents and $9,910 for out-of-state students , the same as current year.

Lander Graduate Tuition & Fees
Year	In-State	Out-of-State	On Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023	$9,810	$9,910	$13,670
2023-2024	$9,810	$9,910	$15,170
Change % 2023-2024	0.00%	0.00%	10.97%
2024-2025	$9,810	$9,910	$16,835

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at Lander. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $446 for South Carolina residents and $846 for out-of-state students. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $492 for South Carolina residents and $545 for out-of-state students.

Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
	Year	In-State	Out-of-State
Undergraduate	2022-2023	$446	$846
	2023-2024	$446	$846
	2024-2025	$446	$846
Graduate	2022-2023	$492	$545
	2023-2024	$492	$545
	2024-2025	$492	$545

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $15,170. The Living costs increased by 10.97% compared to the previous year for both on-campus and off-campus stay.

The Lander's 2024 on-campus COA is $28,070 for state residents and $37,670 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $28,070 for state residents and $37,670 for out-of-state students.

2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At Lander
	On-Campus	Off Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)	$11,700
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)	$21,300
Room & Board	$10,700	$10,700
Personal Expenses	$4,470	$4,470
Books & Supplies	$1,200
COA (In-State)	$28,070	$28,070
COA (Out-of-State)	$37,670	$37,670

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

Lander Tuition Charts

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4-Years Costs of Attendance

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at Lander?

For the entering class 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at Lander is $46,800 for South Carolina residents and $85,200 for out-of-state students.

Since the tuition & fees at Lander University have not been increased over the last 4 years, the estimated tuition & fees are the same as the current costs in the table below. The actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or university system's tuition policy.

The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.

Lander 4 Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$11,700	$11,700	$11,700	$11,700	$46,800
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$21,300	$21,300	$21,300	$21,300	$85,200
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$11,700	$11,700	$11,700	$11,700	$46,800
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$21,300	$21,300	$21,300	$21,300	$85,200
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$11,700	$11,700	$11,700	$11,700	$46,800
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$21,300	$21,300	$21,300	$21,300	$85,200
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$11,700	$11,700	$11,700	$11,700	$46,800
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$21,300	$21,300	$21,300	$21,300	$85,200
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$11,700	$11,700	$11,700	$11,700	$46,800
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$21,300	$21,300	$21,300	$21,300	$85,200

COA including Books, Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $116,995 for South Carolina residents and $155,395 for out-of-state students.

Lander 4 Years COA
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$28,528	$28,999	$29,484	$29,984	$116,995
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$38,128	$38,599	$39,084	$39,584	$155,395
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$28,999	$29,484	$29,984	$30,500	$118,967
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$38,599	$39,084	$39,584	$40,100	$157,367
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$29,484	$29,984	$30,500	$31,030	$120,999
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$39,084	$39,584	$40,100	$40,630	$159,399
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$29,984	$30,500	$31,030	$31,577	$123,092
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$39,584	$40,100	$40,630	$41,177	$161,492
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$30,500	$31,030	$31,577	$32,141	$125,248
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$40,100	$40,630	$41,177	$41,741	$163,648

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 82% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.

After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $73,379 for South Carolina residents and $111,779 for out-of-state students.

Lander 4 Years COA after Receiving Financial Aid
	Residency	Freshmen	Sophomore	Junior	Senior	4 Years Total
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	In-State	$17,624	$18,095	$18,580	$19,080	$73,379
Class of 2028 (Entering Fall 2024)	Out-of-State	$27,224	$27,695	$28,180	$28,680	$111,779
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	In-State	$18,095	$18,580	$19,080	$19,596	$75,351
Class of 2029 (Entering Fall 2025)	Out-of-State	$27,695	$28,180	$28,680	$29,196	$113,751
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	In-State	$18,580	$19,080	$19,596	$20,126	$77,383
Class of 2030 (Entering Fall 2026)	Out-of-State	$28,180	$28,680	$29,196	$29,726	$115,783
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	In-State	$19,080	$19,596	$20,126	$20,673	$79,476
Class of 2031 (Entering Fall 2027)	Out-of-State	$28,680	$29,196	$29,726	$30,273	$117,876
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	In-State	$19,596	$20,126	$20,673	$21,237	$81,632
Class of 2032 (Entering Fall 2028)	Out-of-State	$29,196	$29,726	$30,273	$30,837	$120,032

	In-State	Out-of-State
Lander University	$11,700	$21,300
University of South Carolina-Columbia	$12,688	$34,943
Clemson University	$15,554	$39,498
Greenville Technical College	$6,237	$10,657
College of Charleston	$12,978	$36,858
Coastal Carolina University	$11,640	$29,628