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Limestone University

Gaffney, South Carolina

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Overview

Enrollment

1,786
Limestone University overview
Location Gaffney, South Carolina
Online limestone.edu
School Type Private 4 Year
Setting Distant Town
Limestone University overview
Size Small
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad
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Limestone University is a private institution situated in Gaffney, South Carolina, approximately 50 miles southwest of Charlotte, North Carolina. Originally established in 1845 as Limestone Springs Female High School, the institution evolved into a four-year college and achieved university status in 2020. The 170-acre suburban campus features a mix of historic limestone buildings and modern facilities, with the original campus structures listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Limestone maintains a liberal arts foundation while offering undergraduate programs in business, education, and healthcare-related fields, along with selected graduate degrees in areas such as athletic training and social work. As an NCAA Division II institution, the university fields competitive athletic teams known as the Saints, with notable programs in men's lacrosse and women's field hockey.

Limestone University is designated as a Predominantly Black Institution (PBI) and receives federal grants supporting the school's efforts to serve low and middle-income Black Americans.

Ratings

4/10

Overall

5/10

Academics

6/10

Resources

3/10

Outcomes

2/10

Value

Limestone University is rated within the lower 36% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

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Admission Standards

Easy
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SAT 980/1160
ACT 19/25
GPA 3.42

Applications Accepted

89.5% 
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Applications Due -
Applicant Competition Very Low
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$25,200
Costs for Limestone University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,240
Other Fees$1,100
Room and Board $10,645
Budget for Other Expenses$2,870
Total One Year Cost$41,055

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$40,500 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

39% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Limestone University students
Subject Percent of Class
Business 48%
Human Services 13%
Liberal Arts and Humanities 10%
Computer and Information Sciences 9%
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting 5%

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Last updated February 24, 2024