Limestone University - Admission Requirements, SAT, ACT, GPA and chance of acceptance

Your chances of getting into Limestone University

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted

89.5%

Admission Difficulty for Limestone University
Measure	Difficulty
Admission Standards		Easy
Applicant Competition		Very Low

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Limestone University is 89.5%. Its admission rate is the 31st lowest in South Carolina.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Limestone University and can you get accepted?

Limestone University is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 2,022 out of the 2,260 who applied were admitted.

Limestone University typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.42. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 17% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Limestone University you should:

Have a high school GPA of 3.42 or better
Earn B+ grades in high school
Score 1070 on the SAT
Score 22 on the ACT
Graduate in the top half of your high school class

Limestone University GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA

3.42

Typical High School Grades

B+

What GPA do you need to get into Limestone University?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Limestone University are to have around a 3.42 high school GPA. You are required to have above average high school grades.

If your high school grades are above the average 3.42 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Limestone University accepts 89% of applicants.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Limestone University is 3.42 on the 4.0 scale. 21% of students who get in have perfect 4.0 GPA's in high school. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B+ letter grades and regularly score around 87-89 percent on tests and assignments in high school. The school ranks #22 in South Carolina for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since Limestone University is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.4 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

High School GPA's for admitted Limestone University students
High School GPA	Freshmen Within Range	Competitiveness
4.0	21.05%	Good
3.75 to 3.99	9.82%	Avg +
3.50 to 3.74	11.58%	Avg +
3.25 to 3.49	15.44%	Avg -
3.00 to 3.24	15.79%	Avg -
2.50 to 2.99	18.25%	Reach
2.00 to 2.49	6.67%	Reach
1.00 to 1.99	1.4%	Low
less than 1.00	0%	Low

What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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Limestone University SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required by Limestone University. The school has a test blind policy.

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range

980-1160

Applicants Submitting SAT

39%

SAT Scores for Limestone University
SAT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	490
Math 25th Percentile	490
Composite 25th Percentile	980

SAT Scores for Limestone University
SAT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	580
Math 75th Percentile	580
Composite 75th Percentile	1160
Average SAT Score	1070

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Limestone University?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Limestone University is 1070 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 980-1160. Students who get into Limestone University score in the top 64 percent of all SAT test takers.. Limestone University ranks #15 in the state of South Carolina for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1070 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Limestone University regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 980 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 980, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 890, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

Limestone University is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not considered for admission, even if submitted (test blind)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 1070 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1070, you have around a 89% chance of being admitted. A 1160 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 94% chance of getting in.

Limestone University admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1160 and Above	Good	>94%
1070 to 1160	Avg +	89%-94%
980 to 1070	Avg -	81%-89%
890 to 980	Reach	69%-81%
Less than 890	Low	<69%

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Limestone University ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range

19-25

Applicants Submitting ACT

36%

ACT Scores for Limestone University
ACT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	17
Math 25th Percentile	17
Composite 25th Percentile	19

ACT Scores for Limestone University
ACT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	24
Math 75th Percentile	25
Composite 75th Percentile	25
Average ACT Score	22

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into Limestone University?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to Limestone University is 22, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 19 and 25. The school ranks #9 in South Carolina for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 22. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 19 and score in the score in the top 56 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 16.

36 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Limestone University.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as Limestone University is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not considered for admission, even if submitted (test blind)".

Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into Limestone University for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 22 score has around 89% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 94% with a 25 ACT score.

Limestone University admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
25 and Above	Good	>94%
22 to 25	Avg +	89%-94%
19 to 22	Avg -	81%-89%
16 to 19	Reach	69%-81%
Less than 16	Low	<69%

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High School Class Rank

52% of Limestone University freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 19% are in the top quarter.

High School Class Rank for admitted Limestone University students
High School Class Rank	Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class	3%
Top 25% of class	19%
Top 50% of class	52%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

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Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

Limestone University admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	1,205	1,053	2,260
Accepted	1,090	931	2,022
Acceptance Rate	90%	88%	89%
Enrolled	142	192	334
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	13%	21%	17%

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Limestone University is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Limestone University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Limestone University Application Requirements
Test Scores	Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind)
High School GPA	Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank	Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Recommendations	Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies	Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Limestone University
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	No

Admission Requirements Summary

Because Limestone University is lightly competitive to get into, you have a very good chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.42 GPA, you are almost certain to getting in. Combining this with an SAT score of 1070 and ACT of 22 will almost guarantee your admission.