Planning for college starts with understanding the cost. Explore Lander University's estimated Cost of Attendance, including tuition, fees, housing, meals, books, and other expenses. Then use our Net Price Calculator to estimate what you may pay after grants and scholarships.
Estimated Cost of Attendance
The Cost of Attendance is an estimate of the total expenses associated with attending Lander University for an academic year. These estimates include both direct university charges and additional educational and living expenses. Actual costs vary based on residency, housing arrangements, enrollment, and individual circumstances.
2026-2027 Estimated Cost of Attendance for Full-Time Students
| FALL/SPRING | On or Off Campus SC Resident |
With Parent SC Resident |
On or Off Campus Non-SC Resident |
With Parent Non-SC Resident |
Graduate - In State | Graduate - Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $10,700 | $10,700 | $10,700 | $10,700 | $6,540 | $6,540 |
| Fees | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 | $0 | $0 |
| Housing1 | $7,300 | $3,100 | $7,300 | $3,100 | $7,300 | $7,300 |
| Food2 | $5,700 | $4,500 | $5,700 | $4,500 | $5,700 | $5,700 |
| Books & Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 | $1,200 | $1,200 | $600 | $600 |
| Averaged Course Fees | $85 | $85 | $85 | $85 | ||
| Non-Resident Fees | $9,600 | $9,600 | ||||
| Averaged Loan Fees | $70 | $70 | $70 | $70 | $160 | $160 |
| Computer3 | $600 | $600 | $600 | $600 |
(1) University Housing is the median cost of housing from 2025-26 year, with an anticipated increase applied for 2026-27. Off Campus housing and With Parent is calculated using IRS housing standards for Greenwood County.
(2) On Campus food rate is the cost of the All Access Meal Plan. Off Campus and With Parent food rate is calculated by using IRS food allowance.
(3) The laptop cost offers an estimated allowance for a computer for all entering first year students that is based on an average of recommended models.
Net Price Calculator
Your actual cost of attending Lander may be lower than the estimated Cost of Attendance.
Use our Net Price Calculator to estimate your potential out-of-pocket cost after grants and scholarships. The calculator uses information about your circumstances to provide an estimate based on students with similar financial backgrounds.
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