Limestone University

4/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Gaffney, SC
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#8 Best Private Colleges in South Carolina

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Overview

Total enrollment

1,807

Location Gaffney, South Carolina
Website limestone.edu
Type Private 4 Year
Setting Distant Town

Size Small
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad

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.

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Ratings

Limestone University is rated within the lower 31% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10.

Overall Rating

4 out of 10
Academics

4 out of 10
Resources

5 out of 10
Outcomes

3 out of 10
Value

2 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Limestone University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

Best Colleges in the U.S.

#930
Best Private Colleges in the U.S.

#554
Best Colleges in South Carolina

#17
Best Private Colleges in South Carolina

#8
Best Value Colleges in South Carolina

#27

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Easy

GPA 3.42

Acceptance Rate

97.3%

Applications Due -
Enrollment Rate 11.4%
Application Fee $0

Applicant Competition Very Low

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$27,800

Costs for Limestone University
Fee		Cost
Tuition		$27,800
Books and Supplies		$1,250
Other Fees		$1,100
Room and Board		$11,210
Budget for Other Expenses		$3,224
Total One Year Cost		$44,584

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Student 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 majors at Limestone University are Business, Human Services, and Liberal Arts and Humanities. 48% of students major in Business, 13% in Human Services, and 10% in Liberal Arts and Humanities.