Overview
Student Population
| Location | Gaffney, South Carolina |
| Online | limestone.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Distant Town |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad |
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Located in Gaffney, South Carolina, Limestone College is a small four year private college offering undergraduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 2,569 prospective students applied, and 1,308 were granted admission. Of those admitted 339 enrolled in the school. 1,836 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 606 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2019/2020, excluding room and board, is $25,200 plus fees of $1,100. Limestone College is ranked 876 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
Limestone College 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
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Value
Limestone College 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
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Rankings
Rankings for Limestone College within the 2021 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#876 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#539 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#18 in Best Colleges in South Carolina
#11 in Best Private Colleges in South Carolina
#9999 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#28 in Best Value Colleges in South Carolina
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 970/1160 |
| ACT | 18/24 |
| GPA | 3.18 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Sep 1, 2021 |
| Applicant Competition | Average |
| Application Fee | $25 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $2,304 |
| Other Fees | $1,100 |
| Room and Board | $9,900 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $4,232 |
| Total One Year Cost | $42,736 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| 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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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=218238 IPEDS survey data for Limestone College.
Current students may use the Limestone College GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.