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Lander University Baseball

D2 baseball program in Greenwood, SC. Member of the Peach Belt Conference.

Lander University is a D2 baseball program in the Peach Belt Conference located in Greenwood, SC. Head coach Nick Popp has led the program for <3 years. 44% of players stay all four years. After college, 14% of alumni enter coaching — top employers include Lander University, Southern Farm Bureau Casualty, Stryker. Lander University has a 68% acceptance rate and 3.7 average GPA and costs approximately $6,799 per year after financial aid.

Research by Prospectus Baseball Recruiting · Data updated April 2026

Roster Retention

How Many Players Stay All Four Years at Lander University Baseball?

44% of freshmen who join Lander University baseball stay on the roster for all four years — above the D2 average of 32%. The one-and-done rate — players who leave after their first year — is 13%. On average, players spend 2.9 seasons on the Lander University roster.

Tracking freshman classes from 2016-2017 through their full four-year eligibility window.

44%
Stay 4 years
13%
Leave after year 1
2.9
Avg seasons

Career Outcomes

What Do Lander University Baseball Players Do After College?

14% of Lander University baseball alumni go into coaching, the most common career path among the 15 former players Prospectus tracked on LinkedIn. Other top career paths include tech sales (11%), insurance (7%), finance (7%). Top employers include Lander University, Southern Farm Bureau Casualty, Stryker, Isgett Distributors, Baptist Health.

Career Category Breakdown

coaching14%
tech sales11%
insurance7%
finance7%
operations7%

Based on LinkedIn data for 15 tracked alumni, 2016-2020 cohorts.

Coaching Staff

Who Coaches Lander University Baseball?

Nick Popp is the head baseball coach at Lander University and has been with the program for <3 years. Lander University competes in the Peach Belt Conference as a D2 program in Greenwood, SC.

Academics & Admissions

What Are the Academics Like at Lander University?

Lander University has a 68% acceptance rate and an average GPA of 3.66 for admitted students, with a 47% graduation rate — below the D2 average of 52%. 69% of freshmen return for their sophomore year.

Total undergraduate enrollment at Lander University is 3,384 students.

68%
Acceptance rate
3.66
Average GPA
1057
Average SAT
21
Average ACT
47%
Graduation rate
69%
Freshman retention

Cost & Financial Aid

How Much Does It Cost to Play Baseball at Lander University?

Attending Lander University costs approximately $21,300 per year, with the average student receiving $14,501 in financial aid — a net cost of approximately $6,799 per year. 40% of students at Lander University receive financial aid.

Tuition vs. Financial Aid

$21kAid: $15kNet: $7k
Aid covers 68%40% receive aid

Program History & Division

What Division Is Lander University Baseball?

Lander University is a D2 baseball program competing in the Peach Belt Conference, located in Greenwood, SC.

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