The nursing school at Lander University is a public institution located in Greenwood, South Carolina. Its nursing programs are accredited by CCNE. Out of 35 nursing schools in South Carolina, Lander University ranks #3 in the state, and out of more than 1,700 nursing programs nationally, it ranks #18. It's 3-year average NCLEX-RN passing rate is 97.66%, giving the Lander University an overall grade of A. |
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Nursing degrees offered at Lander University: CNL and Registered Nursing, and the school provides its offerings to students via campus and online formats.
Academic degree levels offered:Â Bachelor Degree, Master Degree and RN to BSN level degrees.
For nursing students in South Carolina, the state average NCLEX-RN passing rate for ADN programs is 86.69% and for BSN programs is 89.92%. The average national NCLEX-RN passing rate for ADN programs is 85.80% and for BSN programs is 86.21%.
Lander University Nursing at a Glance
- NCLEX-RN Passing Rate Average: 97.66%
- South Carolina State Rank: 3
- National Rank: 18
- Grade: A
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Compare South Carolina Nursing School Programs
Compare South Carolina Nursing Schools | ADN | BSN |
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Number of Nursing Programs in South Carolina | 15 | 15 |
Average NCLEX Passing Rate in South Carolina | 86.69% | 89.92% |
NCLEX Passing Rate Range in South Carolina | 60.70% to 98.61% | 74.48% to 98.79% |
Best Ranked School Details | ADN Rankings for South Carolina | BSN Rankings for South Carolina |
Lander University
Pass Rate

- 320 Stanley Avenue, Greenwood, SC - 29649-2099
- (864) 388-8000

- NCLEX Passing Rate: (A) 97.66%
- Programs: CNL, Registered Nursing
- Award Levels: Bachelor, MSN, RN to BSN
University Information
Total Faculty: 155
In-State Undergraduate Tuition: $11,700
Book and Supplies: $1,200
Percent Received Aid: 100%
Average Grant or Scholarship: $10,312
Percent Admitted: 57%
Percent Admitted who Enrolled: 27%
Graduation Rate: 49%
Cities in South Carolina Offering Accredited Nursing Programs
If you are not finding the right nursing program in Greenwood or want to compare nursing schools from other cities in South Carolina? Compare average NCLEX scores, in-state and out-of-state tuition costs as well as schools with strong alumni networks. The following is a list of cities in with accredited nursing programs in South Carolina: Aiken, Anderson, Beaufort, Bluffton, Cheraw, Clemson, Conway, Florence, Graniteville, Greenville, Greenwood, Newberry, Orangeburg, Pendleton, Rock Hill, Spartanburg, Sumter and West Columbia
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Additional Nursing Programs in South Carolina
- Aiken Technical College
- Anderson University
- Bob Jones University
- Central Carolina Technical College
- Charleston Southern University
- Citadel Military College of South Carolina
- Claflin University
- Clemson University
- Coastal Carolina University
- Columbia College
- Florence-Darlington Technical College
- Francis Marion University
- Greenville Technical College
- Horry-Georgetown Technical College
- Lander University
- Limestone University
- Medical University of South Carolina
- Midlands Technical College
- Newberry College
- Northeastern Technical College
- Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College
- Piedmont Technical College
- South Carolina State University
- South University-Columbia
- Southern Wesleyan University
- Spartanburg Community College
- Technical College of the Lowcountry
- Tri-County Technical College
- Trident Technical College
- University of South Carolina-Aiken
- University of South Carolina-Beaufort
- University of South Carolina-Columbia
- University of South Carolina-Lancaster
- University of South Carolina-Upstate
- York Technical College/USC Lancaster
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Sources: The State Board of Nursing from Each State, U.S. Department of Education: College Scorecard, U.S. Department of Education – OPE, National Center for Education Statistics, Bureau of Labor Statistics