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Limestone University Demographics & Diversity

Gaffney, South Carolina

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity
Very High

A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Limestone University are predominantly Black with a significant White population. The school has very high racial diversity. 58% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

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.

Racial demographics of Limestone University students
Race Percent of Students
White 42%
Black 48%
Hispanic 3%
Asian 0%
American Indian / Alaskan 0%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0%
Two or more races 0%
International 4%
Race Unknown 1%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity
Very High

There are 9% more female students than male students enrolled at Limestone University with a gender ratio of 52% women to 48% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Limestone University has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for Limestone University students
Gender Percent of Students
Men 48%
Women 52%
Enrollment by gender for Limestone University students
Gender Number of Students
Men 856
Women 930

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity
Low

Limestone University serves a low number of students outside of South Carolina, with 61 percent of the student body residing in-state.

Enrollment by geographic location for Limestone University students
Origin Percent of Students
In State 61%
Out of State 31%
Foreign 6%
Unknown Location 1%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income
$53,494 per year

49% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Undergrad Student Population

Enrollment
1,786
Undergrad enrollment by age and part time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 50.5%
Part time Undergrads 23.8%

Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=218238 IPEDS survey data for Limestone University.

Last updated February 24, 2024