Did You Know?
98% of Lander freshmen receive some form of financial aid, including scholarships and/or grants.
As a college student, you want to see returns on the investment you make in your education. At Lander University, you will. A degree from Lander is both affordable and valuable. With in-demand programs and endless opportunities, being a Bearcat gives you priceless potential.
The Bottom Line:
- Lander has frozen tuition for ten consecutive years, as featured in Forbes. Learn more at lander.edu/frozen.
- Lander has been consistently named “Best Bang for Your Buck” by Washington Monthly.
- College graduates increase their earning potential*- $66,600 median earnings of those with a bachelor’s degree; $80,200 median earnings of those with a master’s degree or higher.
*From the National Center of Education Statistics
The Office of Financial Aid is staffed with highly-experienced personnel who will help you throughout your college career to make paying for your degree easy. Frozen tuition and a host of institution and Lander Foundation scholarships equal stability and relief when you receive your tuition bill.
The Lander community believes in what we teach and believes in you. A Lander education is meaningful and within your reach.
| Expenses | Estimated Cost (Per Semester) |
|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees, Undergraduate 12 Hour Load Constitutes Full Time Undergraduate |
$5,850 (in-state) |
| Tuition & Fees, Graduate 6 Hour Load Constitutes Full Time Graduate |
$3,270 |
| Room and Board | $5,490-$6,820* |
| Books | $600 (average) |
*Based on Spring 2025 rates for All-Access meal plan and double occupancy suite. Costs vary according to residence hall and meal plan.
To view a current list of university fees and important dates, visit the University Fees page. Additional information on tuition and fees, including payment policies and deadlines, is available through the Student Accounts Office.
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2026-2027 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 |
1University Housing is the median cost of housing. Off Campus housing and With Parent is calculated using IRS housing standards for Greenwood County.
2On 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.
3The laptop cost offers an estimated allowance for a computer for all entering first year students that is based on an average of recommended models. Computer - Added to FTF 1st year only. Others are by request & proof of purchase.
2On 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.
3The laptop cost offers an estimated allowance for a computer for all entering first year students that is based on an average of recommended models. Computer - Added to FTF 1st year only. Others are by request & proof of purchase.