Limestone College
University Website: www.limestone.edu
Apply Online: www.limestone.edu/admissions-how-to-apply
Limestone College is a private four-year, coeducational liberal-arts college located in Gaffney, South Carolina. Limestone College is a Christian non-denominational college. Its programs lead to the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Social Work, Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree.
Limestone was established in 1845 by Dr. Thomas Curtis and his son, Dr. William Curtis, distinguished scholars born and educated in England. Limestone was the first women's college in South Carolina, and one of the first in the nation. Ten buildings on the campus, as well as the Limestone Springs and Limestone Quarry itself, are on the National Register of Historic Places. In the 1960s, Limestone became fully coeducational, and today student enrollment is about 55:45 male:female. It is the third oldest college in South Carolina.
The college has expanded with branch campuses in Yemassee, SC; Greer, SC; Charleston, SC; Kingstree, SC; Graniteville, SC; Florence, SC; and Columbia, SC that offer evening classes.
Fast Facts
- Private not for profit, Four or more years
- 3117 students
- $19,200.00 avg tuition
1115 College Drive
Gaffney,
SC
29340-3799
8(007) 957-1510
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Areas of Study:
- Biological And Biomedical Sciences
- Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
- Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
- Education
- English Language And Literature/Letters
- Health Professions And Related Programs
- History
- Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services
- Legal Professions And Studies
- Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
- Mathematics And Statistics
- Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
- Physical Sciences
- Psychology
- Public Administration And Social Service Professions
- Visual And Performing Arts
Limestone College
| Applied | 2,503 | |
| Admitted | 1,176 | 47% |
| Enrolled total | 463 | |
| Full Time: | 358 | |
| Part Time | 105 |
| Test | 25th % | 75th % |
| SAT Reading | 410 | 520 |
| SAT Math | 430 | 550 |
| SAT Writing | 0 | 0 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 24 |
| ACT English | 15 | 22 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 23 |
| ACT Writing | 0 | 0 |
| Retention rate | 66% |
| 4-year graduation rate | 14% |
| 6-year graduation rate | 32% |
| Open Admissions Policy | No |
| Secondary School GPA | Required |
| Secondary School Rank | Recommended |
| Secondary School Record | Required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission Test Scores | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| AP Credits | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | Yes |
Limestone College
| Tuition | In-District | In-State | Out-Of-State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Full-Time Undergraduate Tuition | $19,200.00 | $19,200.00 | $19,200.00 |
| Full-Time Undergraduate Required Fees | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Part-Time Undergraduate Cost Per Credit Hour | $800.00 | $800.00 | $800.00 |
| Avg Full Time Graduate Tuition | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Full Time Graduate Required Fees | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Part-Full Time Graduate Cost Per Credit Hour | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Expenses | On-Campus |
Off-Campus (without family) |
Off-Campus (with family) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $7,000.00 | $7,800.00 | $8,832.00 |
| Other Expenses | $4,232.00 | $10,922.00 | $8,832.00 |
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $25.00 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $0.00 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,304.00 |
| Percent receiving aid | 97% |
| Percent receiving grant aid | 96% |
| Avg amount of grant aid | $11,060.00 |
| Percent receiving student loan aid | 73% |
| Avg amount of student loan aid | $8,479.00 |
Limestone College
| Programs and majors | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES | ||||
| Biology/Biological Sciences, General | X | |||
| BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES | ||||
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | X | |||
| Business/Commerce, General | X | |||
| Business/Managerial Economics | X | |||
| Human Resources Development | X | |||
| Marketing/Marketing Management, General | X | |||
| COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other | X | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences, Other | X | X | ||
| Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance | X | |||
| Computer Programming, Other | X | |||
| Computer Programming/Programmer, General | X | X | ||
| Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other | X | X | ||
| EDUCATION | ||||
| Art Teacher Education | X | |||
| Biology Teacher Education | X | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | X | |||
| English/Language Arts Teacher Education | X | |||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | X | |||
| Music Teacher Education | X | |||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | X | |||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | X | |||
| Social Studies Teacher Education | X | |||
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS | ||||
| Creative Writing | X | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | X | |||
| HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS | ||||
| Athletic Training/Trainer | X | |||
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | X | |||
| HISTORY | ||||
| History, General | X | |||
| HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES | ||||
| Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration | X | |||
| LEGAL PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES | ||||
| Pre-Law Studies | X | |||
| LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES | ||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | X | X | ||
| MATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS | ||||
| Mathematics, General | X | |||
| PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES | ||||
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other | X | |||
| Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | X | |||
| PHYSICAL SCIENCES | ||||
| Chemistry, General | X | |||
| PSYCHOLOGY | ||||
| Psychology, General | X | |||
| PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS | ||||
| Social Work | X | |||
| VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS | ||||
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General | X | |||
| Fine/Studio Arts, General | X | |||
| Graphic Design | X | |||
| Music Performance, General | X | |||
| Music, General | X | |||
Scholarships for Students in South Carolina
| Name | Amount | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Intel PhD Fellowship Program | Varies | Varies |
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Schools Near Limestone College
| Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| Gardner-Webb University | 13.2mi |
| Converse College | 16.8mi |
| Wofford College | 17.8mi |
| Cleveland Community College | 17.8mi |
| University of South Carolina-Upstate | 18.8mi |
| Sherman College of Straight Chiropractic | 19.2mi |
| Spartanburg Methodist College | 19.8mi |
| Spartanburg Community College | 20.4mi |
| University of South Carolina-Union | 23.5mi |
| Isothermal Community College | 26.3mi |
| Gaston College | 31.0mi |
| Clinton Junior College | 35.7mi |
| Belmont Abbey College | 37.1mi |
| Winthrop University | 37.4mi |
| York Technical College | 37.6mi |
