Lander University has reached another significant milestone in regards to frozen tuition. The University announced today following a vote by the Board of Trustees that tuition will not increase for the 2025-26 academic year. Tuition for undergraduate, in-state students will remain at $10,700 per year.
The freeze will mark ten years the University has frozen tuition. Lander University was the first South Carolina university to freeze tuition in 2016. This continued streak reflects a focus on affordability and accessibility for Lander and its Board of Trustees.
“Lander University wants to keep a high-quality education within reach for the thousands of students who attend,” said Lander President Richard Cosentino. “Continuing to freeze tuition allows our students to focus on what’s important: preparing for their future.”
Lander’s affordable education is paired with continued gains in enrollment. The Fall 2024 semester saw the highest ever total headcount at nearly 4,500 students.
“The Board of Trustees is committed to providing an affordable, valuable education for the growing number of Lander students,” said Don Scott, board chairman. “Keeping tuition consistent is part of that commitment.”
When considering other colleges and universities have increased tuition by 22% nationally, according to data from U.S. News, Lander’s growth is exceptionally impressive, said Todd Gambill, Vice President for Enrollment and Access Management.
“Ten years of frozen tuition at Lander means our students and their families know what they will have to pay each year,” Gambill said. “This takes away a financial burden and makes planning for college easier.”
For more information, visit www.lander.edu/frozen.