Overview
Enrollment
| 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 |
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.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
Limestone University is rated within the lower 34% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for Limestone University within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#898 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#545 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#17 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 | 3.42 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,240 |
| Other Fees | $1,100 |
| Room and Board | $10,079 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,940 |
| Total One Year Cost | $41,759 |
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 University.
Current students may use the Limestone University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.
Last updated February 24, 2025