Limestone College

Gaffney, SC

Limestone College

Gaffney, SC

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Tuition & Fees

$30,440

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

Not Reported

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undergraduateRatios

49%

male

51%

female

11

students

1

faculty

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Not Selective

89%

acceptance rate

Accepted 2,022
Declined 238
Total Received 2,260
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Private

1,602

undergraduate students

184

graduate students

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School Facts

Founded in 1845, Limestone College is a private, Presbyterian liberal arts college that is known for its strong programs in business, education, and nursing. It is located on a 125-acre campus in Gaffney, South Carolina—45 miles southwest of Charlotte, North Carolina.

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Application link Apply online
Public/private Private
Campus enrollment 1,786
Established in 1845
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other

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125-acre campus in Gaffney (population:12,782), 24 miles north of Spartanburg and 49 miles south of Charlotte, NC; eight evening session sites in South Carolina. Air serves Charlotte and Greenville-Spartanburg (45 miles); bus and train serve Spartanburg.

  • Campus Setting: Small town

Limestone College
1115 College Drive
Gaffney, SC
29340-3799

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
62%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
77%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
no
Alcohol is not permitted on campus to students of legal age

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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
4%
Top 1/4
18%
Top 1/2
45%
Bottom 1/2
55%
Bottom 1/4
23%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

Not Reported

Admissions Facts

Application fee $0
Other application fee (waived if filed online or if applicant visits campus)
Admissions interview (required or recommended) Required of some
Application deadline (priority deadline) August 1
Application deadline (final deadline) August 27
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Not Selective

89%

acceptance rate

Accepted 2,022
Declined 238
Total Received 2,260

Admissions Factors

Required

Secondary School Record
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
Secondary School GPA

Neither required nor recommended

Formal demonstration of competencies
Completion of college-preparatory program
Secondary School Rank
Recommendations

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Older student
  • Other
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Career/job search classes
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

90%

Additional services

  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Other
  • Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Note-taking services
  • Other
  • Reader services
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

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Financial Aid

98%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$15,479

Average financial aid

Cost

Tuition $27,500
Housing $5,150
Food $5,459
Additional fees $2,940
Books & supplies $1,240
Total $42,289
Average Financial Aid - $15,479
Total with Avg. Aid $26,810

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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


P: 800 795-7151, extension 597
F: 864 487-8706
financialaid@limestone.edu

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Varsity Sports

M W
All track combined yes yes
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Field hockey yes
Football yes
Golf yes yes
Lacrosse yes yes
Other sports yes
Soccer yes yes
Softball yes
Tennis yes yes
Volleyball yes yes
Wrestling yes yes

Club Sports - Men's

power lifting

Club Sports - Women's

dance

Intramural/Recreational Sports

badminton, basketball, billiards, bowling, cheerleading, corn hole, dodgeball, flag football, indoor soccer, kickball, powderpuff football, racquetball, softball, table tennis, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball (beach/outdoor), walleyball, water polo

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Athletic Training/Trainer yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other yes yes yes
Business/Commerce, General yes
Business/Managerial Economics yes
Chemistry, General yes
Child Care and Support Services Management yes
Computer Programming/Programmer, General yes yes
Computer and Information Sciences, Other yes yes
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance yes
Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other yes yes
Creative Writing yes
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration yes
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes
English Language and Literature, General yes
English/Language Arts Teacher Education yes
Fine/Studio Arts, General yes
Graphic Design yes
Health/Health Care Administration/Management yes
History, General yes
Human Resources Development yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies yes yes
Marketing/Marketing Management, General yes
Mathematics Teacher Education yes
Mathematics, General yes
Music Performance, General yes
Music Teacher Education yes
Music, General yes
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching yes
Psychology, General yes
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse yes
Social Work yes yes
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management yes
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, Other yes
Writing, General yes

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Business Administration
  2. Social Work
  3. Criminal Justice

Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships

Pre-professional Programs

  • Other
  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-pharmacy
  • Pre-veterinary science

1,786

total students

62%

in-state

38%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

90%

1,602
students

Female
51%
821

Male
49%
781

10%

184
students

Female
59%
109

Male
41%
75

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

82%

1,314
students

Female
49%
638

Male
51%
676

18%

288
students

Female
64%
183

Male
36%
105

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Student Break-down

< 1%
Nonresident aliens
31%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%
Hispanic/Latino
46%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
14%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
1%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Enrollment

Not Reported

Transfer applicants enrolled

Not Reported

Students are transfer students

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript Required of All
College transcript(s) Required of All
Essay or personal statement Not Required/Recommended
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Not Required/Recommended
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Not Required/Recommended

Transfer Application Deadline

Fall: rolling

Spring: rolling

Transfer Credits

Minimum transfers must complete

31

semester hours

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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 24
Countries most often represented Brazil
Canada
Germany
Great Britain
Spain
Sweden
Special services offered for international applicants Special counselors/advisors

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