Greenwood, SC · Clery Act 2023 · Public

Lander University

According to the U.S. Department of Education's Clery Act filings, this profile covers campus safety, crime statistics, fire-safety data, and peer comparison for this 4,363-student campus.

0.69
Incidents / 1k students
#1,427
Rank of 3,050
#29
SC rank
4,363
Enrolled students

Data updated June 2026

The verdict

Lander University reports 0.69 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #1,427 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - safer than 58% of ranked campuses its size.

0.69
incidents / 1,000 students
#1,427
of 3,050 ranked nationally
58%
safer than ranked campuses its size
3
on-campus incidents, 2023

Safety score = reported on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is safer).

Reporting-period change

What changed in 2023

-6 reported incidents

Lander University decreased from 9 to 3 reported on-campus incidents between the 2022 and 2023 reporting years in the U.S. Department of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey.

This is a change in reported incidents, not a measure of individual safety. Enrollment, reporting practice, and category coverage can affect the count.

See national reporting-year changes

Lander University is a Public institution located in Greenwood, SC, enrolling approximately 4,363 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 18 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within SC, it ranks #29 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →

With 4,363 enrolled students, this campus sits in the small college bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.

The most frequently reported category at Lander University is "Motor Vehicle Theft" with 5 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in SC averaging 1.19 incidents per 1,000 students, Lander University reports 42% fewer incidents per student.

Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 1 total fire. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 9 category-year records, covering liquor law violations, drug law violations, and weapons possession on-campus. No Department of Education Clery Act enforcement actions are recorded against this institution.

Safety Score

0.69 /1K students

incidents per 1,000 enrolled

National Rank

#1427

Above-average safety

State Rank (SC)

#29

within state peers

Incidents (2023)

3

across 11 crime categories

Where Lander University sits among ranked U.S. campuses

On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students

1 safer than 58% of 1,807 ranked campuses

0–1: 874 ranked campuses (48%). This entry sits in this band. 1–2: 281 ranked campuses (16%). Above this entry. 2–3: 186 ranked campuses (10%). Above this entry. 3–4: 135 ranked campuses (7%). Above this entry. 4–5: 84 ranked campuses (5%). Above this entry. 5–6: 71 ranked campuses (4%). Above this entry. 6–7: 36 ranked campuses (2%). Above this entry. 7–8: 37 ranked campuses (2%). Above this entry. 8–9: 103 ranked campuses (6%). Above this entry. This campus 0 9 every ranked campus, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Department of Education, Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act) · 2023

Safety percentile vs. peers

Lander University percentile rank 53.2%
National median

Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1427 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.

Reporting density vs peer median

Lander University reports 42% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.

Academic & Financial Profile

Tuition & Costs

In-State Tuition
$11,700
Out-of-State Tuition
$21,300
Avg Net Price
$15,363
Median Debt
$25,000
Pell Grant Recipients
39%
How does this cost rank in SC? →

Admissions

Acceptance Rate
81%
SAT Average
1057
SAT Math Range
460–570
ACT Average
21
ACT Range
16–23

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate
49%
Retention Rate
70%
Median Earnings (6yr)
$36,851
Median Earnings (10yr)
$42,396
Loan Repayment (3yr)
62%

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.

Crime Statistics by Year

11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus only

Lander University: on-campus incidents by year

Declining 50% (6 → 3 incidents)

246810 202120222023 6 3 ▼ -50.0%
Crime Type 202320222021
Aggravated Assault 040
Arson 000
Burglary 121
Fondling 000
Incest 000
Motor Vehicle Theft 023
Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter 000
Negligent Manslaughter 000
Rape 212
Robbery 000
Statutory Rape 000

Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents

Fire Safety

Year Fires Inj. Deaths Cat I Cat II
2023 1 0 0 0 0

Arrests & Disciplinary Actions

9 category-year records
Disposition26%47%27%ArrestsDisciplinary referralsNo action
9 reported records
Category Year Arrests Discipline
Drugs 2023 20 18
Liquor 2023 41 48
Weapons 2023 3 0
Drugs 2022 10 10
Liquor 2022 48 87
Weapons 2022 1 2
Drugs 2021 10 0
Liquor 2021 50 68
Weapons 2021 1 0

Lander University vs peer institutions

Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment

Scores are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is fewer).

Selected

SC

Lander University

0.69 incidents / 1,000 students
National rank
#1,427
Enrollment
4,363
Data year
2023

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Safety Score 3.45
Northeast Iowa Community College
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Safety Score 0.00

Closest by National Rank

Institutions ranked nearest Lander University nationally (rank #1427), regardless of size or state.

Rose State College
Midwest City, OK
National Rank #1426
Labette Community College
Parsons, KS
National Rank #1428
Teachers College at Columbia University
New York, NY
National Rank #1425
Dickinson State University
Dickinson, ND
National Rank #1429
Sheridan Technical College
Hollywood, FL
National Rank #1424

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Lander University safe?
Lander University has a safety score of 0.69 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1,427 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. This is an above-average safety ranking.
What crimes are reported at Lander University?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Lander University compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in SC.
Does Lander University have fire safety data?
Yes. Lander University reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. 1 fire was reported in the most recent year.

Understanding Lander University's Safety Profile

Lander University in Greenwood, SC enrolls 4,363 students and has a safety score of 0.69 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1427 nationally. This relatively low score indicates fewer reported on-campus incidents relative to enrollment size.

Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents decreased from 9 in 2022 to 3 in 2023.

Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. 1 fire was reported in the most recent year.

What this means for you

Lander University's 0.69 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.

Figures reflect the 2023 Clery Act reporting year as filed with the U.S. Department of Education.

Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education, OPE Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act). See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCampus Editorial

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