Lander University addresses student achievement in the institutional vision and mission statements. The vision of Lander University is to ensure that "All Lander graduates are educated, well rounded and prepared to continue their education or launch their careers." The mission statement includes delivering academic programs "in a rich liberal arts environment to produce highly qualified and marketable graduates". The Lander University Strategic Plan is built on the idea that attainment of specific strategic goals or pillars can be measured by analyzing a variety of institutional metrics and student achievement data.
Lander University routinely monitors multiple measures of student achievement including graduation rates, retention rates, test scores, survey results, and academic program assessment reports.
| Cohort | Graduation Rate | Peer Group Threshold Five Year Rolling Average | Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2010 - Reported through August 2016 | 43% | 36% | 52% |
| Fall 2011 - Reported through August 2017 | 42% | 35% | 52% |
| Fall 2012 - Reported through August 2018 | 43% | 36% | 52% |
| Fall 2013 - Reported through August 2019 | 45% | 37% | 52% |
| Fall 2014 - Reported through August 2020 | 49% | 39% | 52% |
| Fall 2015 - Reported through August 2021 | 53% | 41% | 52% |
| Fall 2016 - Reported through August 2022 | 45% | 39% | 52% |
| Fall 2017 - Reported through August 2023 | 49% | 41% | 52% |
| Fall 2018 - Reported through August 2024 | 50% | 42% | 52% |
Official IPEDS data for 2024 not available until late 2026.
Threshold values are 5-year rolling average for a selected peer group of IPEDS institutions.
Target values represent aspirational goals for Lander University.
| Cohort | Retention Rate | Peer Group Threshold Five Year Rolling Average | Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2015 Cohort - Returning Fall 2016 | 70% | 67% | 73% |
| Fall 2016 Cohort - Returning Fall 2017 | 63% | 68% | 73% |
| Fall 2017 Cohort - Returning Fall 2018 | 64% | 69% | 73% |
| Fall 2018 Cohort - Returning Fall 2019 | 68% | 69% | 73% |
| Fall 2019 Cohort - Returning Fall 2020 | 75% | 70% | 73% |
| Fall 2020 Cohort - Returning Fall 2021 | 67% | 69% | 73% |
| Fall 2021 Cohort - Returning Fall 2022 | 66% | 68% | 73% |
| Fall 2022 Cohort - Returning Fall 2023 | 69% | 68% | 73% |
| Fall 2023 Cohort - Returning Fall 2024 | 70% | 69% | 73% |
Official IPEDS data for 2025 not available until late 2026.
Threshold values are the 5-year rolling average for a selected peer group of IPEDS institutions.
Target values represent aspirational goals for Lander University.
| Cohort | Total Number in Cohort | Total Number Graduating in 150% Time Frame | Rate | Threshold | Target |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2015 Cohort - Reported through August 2018 | 11 | 7 | 64% | 65% | 90% |
| Fall 2016 Cohort - Reported through August 2019 | 4 | 4 | 100% | 65% | 90% |
| Fall 2017 Cohort - Reported through August 2020 | 31 | 22 | 71% | 65% | 90% |
| Fall 2018 Cohort - Reported through August 2021 | 20 | 17 | 85% | 65% | 90% |
| Fall 2019 Cohort - Reported through August 2022 | 36 | 27 | 75% | 65% | 90% |
| Fall 2020 Cohort - Reported through August 2023 | 24 | 17 | 71% | 65% | 90% |
| Fall 2021 Cohort - Reported through August 2024 | 34 | 31 | 91% | 91% | 90% |
Threshold and target values have been set after review of the recent data and with the understanding that many graduate students are not attempting to progress full-time through a Master’s program. Many are working adults pursuing a Master’s degree part-time that is expected to take longer that 150% standard time.
| Year | Pass Rate | Threshold | Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023–2024 | 94% | 80% | 100% |
| 2022–2023 | 94% | 80% | 100% |
| 2021–2022 | 94% | 80% | 100% |
| 2020–2021 | 93% | 80% | 100% |
| 2019–2020 | 90% | 80% | 100% |
| 2018–2019 | 93% | 80% | 100% |
| 2017–2018 | 96% | 80% | 100% |
| 2016–2017 | 93% | 80% | 100% |
| 2015–2016 | 88% | 80% | 100% |
*Rate calculated in advance of Title II data. May not match official report numbers after reconciliation.
Pass Rates are taken from the Title II Report.
The threshold of 80% is a requirement for Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).
Target values represent aspirational goals for Lander University.
| Year | Pass Rate | Threshold | Target |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2025 | 97% | 80% | 100% |
| Fall 2024 | 98% | 80% | 100% |
| Spring 2024 | 98% | 80% | 100% |
| Fall 2023 | 100% | 80% | 100% |
| Spring 2023 | 100% | 80% | 100% |
| Fall 2022 | 100% | 80% | 100% |
| Spring 2022 | 95% | 80% | 100% |
| Fall 2021 | 100% | 80% | 100% |
| Spring 2021 | 96% | 80% | 100% |
| Fall 2020 | 100% | 80% | 100% |
| Spring 2020 | 100% | 80% | 100% |
| Fall 2019 | 100% | 80% | 100% |
| Spring 2019 | 100% | 80% | 100% |
| Fall 2018 | 91% | 80% | 100% |
| Spring 2018 | 100% | 80% | 100% |
| Fall 2017 | 100% | 80% | 100% |
| Spring 2017 | 100% | 80% | 100% |
| Fall 2016 | 87% | 80% | 100% |
| Spring 2016 | 90% | 80% | 100% |
| Fall 2015 | 90% | 80% | 100% |
The threshold of 80% is a requirement for Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
Target values represent aspirational goals for Lander University.
Additional measures of student achievement: