Lander University is a public liberal arts university in Greenwood, South Carolina, founded in 1872 as Williamston Female College. It offers bachelor's and master's degrees across arts, business, education, nursing, and sciences on a 190-acre campus. Highlights include small classes, NCAA Division II Bearcats athletics, and regional service focus.

State

South Carolina

Student Population

3,660

Acceptance Rate

68%

GPA Range

3.2-3.9

SAT Range

950-1240

Common Majors

Liberal arts, business, nursing

"Lander's friendly Bearcat culture builds community on our walkable campus near downtown Greenwood. Off-campus, Lake Greenwood boating and Greenville trips refresh; students love small classes, supportive profs, spirited games, equestrian center, and tight-knit vibe that feels like family."

Team & Tuition

Divison

Division 2

Tuition (no scholarship)

$21,400

Conference

Peach Belt Conference

Scholarships Available

Yes. Both athletic and academic.

Avg Men's Scores

Avg Women's Scores

Men's Team Notes

Lander men’s golf posts team totals around 287 over 18 holes, with several players carding in the 70s and occasional low‑round scores in the 60s. The Bearcats consistently place in the top‑10 of multi‑round events, showing strong depth and the ability to move up leaderboard positions with steady counting‑round play.

Women's Team Notes

Lander women’s golf typically scores in the mid‑70s per round, with players generally carding in the 70s and occasional scores in the 60s. The team regularly contends for conference titles, highlighted by strong low‑round efforts and consistent team‑score performances across multi‑round events.

Coaches

Men's Coach

Mark Riddle

Women's Coach

Mark Riddle

Men's Email

mriddle@lander.edu

Women's Email

mriddle@lander.edu

Men's Coach Bio

Mark Riddle heads Lander men's golf in the Peach Belt Conference, directing Bearcats through NCAA DII Southeast Regionals with multiple national bids (2007-2010, 2016-2018). His staff features assistants J.J. Jordan and graduate aide Ella Nilsson, building on program's championship tradition at Greenwood, SC home course targeting postseason contention.

Women's Coach Bio

Mark Riddle leads Lander women's golf, securing 2025 Peach Belt Conference Championship (wire-to-wire win by 6 strokes at Forest Hills GC) and automatic NCAA South Regional bid. Back-to-back titles in three years highlight his dual-program success, with assistants Anna Parramore and Ella Nilsson supporting Bearcats' DII dominance.

State

Student Population

Acceptance Rate

GPA Range

SAT Range

Common Majors

"Lander's friendly Bearcat culture builds community on our walkable campus near downtown Greenwood. Off-campus, Lake Greenwood boating and Greenville trips refresh; students love small classes, supportive profs, spirited games, equestrian center, and tight-knit vibe that feels like family."

Team & Tuition

Divison

Tuition (no scholarship)

Conference

Scholarships Available

Avg Men's Scores

Avg Women's Scores

Men's Team Notes

Women's Team Notes

Coaches

Men's Coach

Women's Coach

Men's Email

Women's Email

Men's Coach Bio

Women's Coach Bio

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