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 |
Located in Gaffney, South Carolina, Limestone University is a small four year private college offering undergraduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 2,179 prospective students applied, and 1,488 were granted admission. Of those admitted 359 enrolled in the school. 1,496 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 447 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2020/2021, excluding room and board, is $25,200 plus fees of $1,100. Limestone University is ranked 767 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2022 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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
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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
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Rankings
Rankings for Limestone University within the 2022 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#767 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#452 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#14 in Best Colleges in South Carolina
#8 in Best Private Colleges in South Carolina
#28 in Best Value Colleges in South Carolina
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 980/1160 |
| ACT | 19/25 |
| GPA | 3.45 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Sep 1, 2022 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
| Application Fee | $25 |
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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% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=218238 IPEDS survey data for Limestone University.
Current students may use the Limestone University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.