Lander University
Former name | Williamston Female College (1872–1898) Lander College (1898–1992) |
|---|---|
| Motto | Puritas et Scientia (Latin) |
Motto in English | "Purity and Knowledge" |
| Type | Public university |
| Established | 1872 |
| Endowment | $26.37M |
| President | Richard Cosentino |
Academic staff | 191 |
| Students | 4,400 |
| Location | , , United States 34°12′1″N 82°9′56″W / 34.20028°N 82.16556°W |
| Colors | Blue and gold |
| Nickname | LU |
Sporting affiliations | NCAA Division II – Peach Belt Conference |
| Mascot | Bearcat |
| Website | lander.edu |
Lander University is a public university in Greenwood, South Carolina, United States. It was founded in 1872. Its intercollegiate athletic teams compete in NCAA Division II.