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67.4%Acceptance
$11,700Tuition
3,384Students
49%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$42,396Earnings
#15 in South CarolinaPublic4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalNCAA Division IIStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$11,700
Out-of-State Tuition
$21,300
Average Net Price
$14,501
Students Receiving Financial Aid
39.7%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$10,700
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$10,700
Books & Supplies
$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance
$23,600
Median Debt at Graduation
$25,000
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$265/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
46.0%
Students Taking Federal Loans
53.1%
Pell Grant Recipients
39.7%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $11,868
$30,001 – $48,000 $11,130
$48,001 – $75,000 $14,297
$75,001 – $110,000 $16,757
$110,001+ $17,836

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Cost Overview

Most families pay far less than Lander's $23,600 sticker price. The average net cost hits $14,501 after aid. Low-income families ($0-30K) pay just $11,868, while wealthy families ($110K+) pay $17,836. Over four years, expect to spend between $47,000 and $71,000 depending on your family's income. Nearly 40% of students receive Pell Grants, showing Lander serves many working-class families.

Graduates typically borrow $25,000, creating monthly payments of $265. That's manageable against median earnings of $42,396 ten years out, though only 46% successfully repay their loans on time. The employment rate reaches 97.3%, but starting salaries average just $36,764. In-state students get the best financial deal since 92% of enrollment comes from South Carolina. Out-of-state families face steeper costs with limited additional aid.

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