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Lander University

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Lander University

  • LocationGreenwood, SC
  • Type and sizePublic · 4-year · 4,363 students
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Lander University is not a Catholic college. This rating measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes.

Lander University lists the Lander Catholics Association among its religious organizations. The Diocese of Charleston lists a Catholic campus ministry for Lander University, based at Our Lady of Lourdes in Greenwood.

Catholic churches nearby

Map of Lander University, its Catholic center and nearby Catholic churches0.25 mi0.5 mi1 miOur Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church: 1.3 mi1Our Lady of Lourdes: 1.3 miLander University (campus)N0.5 mi
CampusCatholic centerCatholic church (numbered below)Open a street map ›
  1. Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church — 1.3 mi · 915 Mathis Road, Greenwood

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

Catholic life scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

N/ACatholic life on campus: Not enough information. Official sources do not cover enough of this to grade it yet.

Catholic life on campus

Not enough information: official sources cover less than 60% of this area.

  • Yes: the school meets this item and earns its full points.
    Catholic campus ministry serving this campus (Catholic center, campus ministry, or chaplaincy)Yes (The Diocese of Charleston lists Lander University among its campus ministry locations, and the university lists the Lander Catholics Association.)
    Sources (2)
    1. SC Locations | Diocese of Charleston Campus Ministrycharlestondiocese.org/campus-ministry/sc-locations · verified Oct. 14, 2026
      “Our Lady of Lourdes, 915 Mathis Rd. Greenwood, SC 29649”
      The Diocese of Charleston lists Lander University's campus ministry as served from Our Lady of Lourdes at 915 Mathis Rd., Greenwood.
    2. Religious Organizations | Lander Universitylander.edu/campus-life/clubs-organizations/religious-organizations.html · verified Oct. 14, 2026
      “Greenwood Wesley Fellowship Lander Catholics Association Lander FCA”
      Lander University's official religious organizations page lists the Lander Catholics Association.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Dedicated Catholic center or chapel on or next to campusNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Priest chaplain assigned to campus ministryNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Weekday Mass at the campus ministryNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Sunday Mass at the campus ministry or a campus chapelNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Scheduled confession at the campus ministryNot enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Catholic student groups and missionary outreach (e.g., FOCUS, Saint Paul's Outreach, Knights of Columbus, Bible studies)One (The Lander Catholics Association is the only Catholic student group listed on the university's religious organizations page.)
    Sources (1)
    1. Religious Organizations | Lander Universitylander.edu/campus-life/clubs-organizations/religious-organizations.html · verified Oct. 14, 2026
      “Greenwood Wesley Fellowship Lander Catholics Association Lander FCA”
      Lander University's official religious organizations page lists the Lander Catholics Association.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Formation programs (retreats, OCIA/RCIA, service, small groups)Not enough information: not found in official sources.
  • Partly: the school meets some of this item and earns part of the points.
    Catholic church within walking distance (computed from OpenStreetMap)Within 3 milesComputed from OpenStreetMap church locations.
  • Not enough information: official sources do not document this, so it is left out of the grade rather than counted as a no.
    Published weekly schedule of Mass, confession, and adorationNot enough information: no verified Mass times are recorded.

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

  • The university lists a Catholic student organization among its religious organizations.
    Sources (1)
    1. Religious Organizations | Lander Universitylander.edu/campus-life/clubs-organizations/religious-organizations.html · verified Oct. 14, 2026
      “Greenwood Wesley Fellowship Lander Catholics Association Lander FCA”
      Lander University's official religious organizations page lists the Lander Catholics Association.
  • The Diocese of Charleston lists a Catholic campus ministry for Lander University.
    Sources (1)
    1. SC Locations | Diocese of Charleston Campus Ministrycharlestondiocese.org/campus-ministry/sc-locations · verified Oct. 14, 2026
      “Our Lady of Lourdes, 915 Mathis Rd. Greenwood, SC 29649”
      The Diocese of Charleston lists Lander University's campus ministry as served from Our Lady of Lourdes at 915 Mathis Rd., Greenwood.

Concerns

  • Only one Catholic student group is listed on the university's religious organizations page.
    Sources (1)
    1. Religious Organizations | Lander Universitylander.edu/campus-life/clubs-organizations/religious-organizations.html · verified Oct. 14, 2026
      “Greenwood Wesley Fellowship Lander Catholics Association Lander FCA”
      Lander University's official religious organizations page lists the Lander Catholics Association.

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The Catholic center

Our Lady of Lourdes

  • Address: 915 Mathis Rd., Greenwood, SC 29649
  • Distance from campus: 1.3 mi (straight line from the campus point in federal IPEDS data)

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Source: charlestondiocese.org, verified Oct. 14, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

1 groups and regular activities · 0 on campus, 0 off campus, 1 location not published

Clubs and groups 1

  • Lander Catholics Association
    Catholic student organization listed among Lander's religious organizations.
    lander.edu

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Catholic campus ministry

Sources (1)
  1. SC Locations | Diocese of Charleston Campus Ministrycharlestondiocese.org/campus-ministry/sc-locations · verified Oct. 14, 2026
    “Our Lady of Lourdes, 915 Mathis Rd. Greenwood, SC 29649”
    The Diocese of Charleston lists Lander University's campus ministry as served from Our Lady of Lourdes at 915 Mathis Rd., Greenwood.
    “Lander University Office 864-388-8182”
    The Diocese of Charleston lists a campus ministry office phone number for Lander University.
    “Our Lady of Lourdes, 915 Mathis Rd. Greenwood, SC 29649”
    The Diocese of Charleston lists Lander University's campus ministry as served from Our Lady of Lourdes at 915 Mathis Rd., Greenwood.

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Academic Excellence

DAcademic Excellence: Limited (grade D): 40 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
50 of 100
From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

  • Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.50%
  • First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.70%
  • Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.SAT 1,057 · ACT 19.5
  • Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.18 to 1
  • Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$6,195

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Campus facts

SportsNCAA Division II · Peach Belt Conference
SettingTown
ROTCArmy
Study abroadOffered
Students per faculty member18 to 1

Federal data (IPEDS). None of this changes the faith grades.

Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Undergraduate students
Fall enrollment (IPEDS)
3,669
Total students4,363
Average net price (per year)
After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid
$15,363
Cost of attendance (per year)$27,277
Median federal debt at graduation$25,000
Graduation rate
First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time
50%
First-year retention70%
Median earnings 10 years after entry$42,396
Admission rate81%
Students receiving Pell grants39%
Admitted students’ middle range:SAT 950–1178ACT 16–23
Admission test scores (middle 50% of admitted students who submitted scores)
Average SAT1057
SAT reading & writing490–608
SAT math460–570
ACT composite16–23
Test policyConsidered but not required

Value index: 43 / 100 (how it’s computed)

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Local Church

Diocese of Charleston

The Most Reverend Jacques Fabre-Jeune, Bishop of Charleston

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: charlestondiocese.org, charlestondiocese.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

Diocese determined from the county, using the diocese’s county list (Wikipedia). Confirm with the diocese.

About this school’s data

  • IPEDS unit ID 218229
  • Carnegie classification: Baccalaureate college (diverse fields)
  • Accreditation: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges d.b.a. Commission on Colleges and Universities (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
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Is Lander University a Catholic college?
No. Lander University is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by Catholic campus ministry for Lander University (Diocese of Charleston).

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