Limestone University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Town: Fringe
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	711
Student to faculty ratio	13 to 1
Acceptance rate	87%
Students retention rate	67%
On-time graduation rate	30%

Located in Gaffney, South Carolina, Limestone University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 87% indicates that Limestone University is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Limestone University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1, Limestone University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Limestone University is reported to be 30%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, South Carolina state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 52% whereas the national average was 58%.

The retention rate of students at Limestone University is 67% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in South Carolina is 73%, while the national average is 74%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Limestone University do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

87.2%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$26,300

Cost of attendance at Limestone University in 2022 for students from South Carolina.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

South Carolina's average	$11,805
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$26,300

Cost of attendance at Limestone University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

South Carolina's average	$26,143
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 99 of freshman students at Limestone University received on average $19,625 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$19,625

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	159	49%	$5,523	$878,211
Other Federal Grant	159	49%	$5,897	$937,545
State Grant/Scholarships	162	50%	$6,253	$1,012,945
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	308	95%	$14,057	$4,329,579
Total Grant & Scholarships	320	99%	$19,625	$6,280,069

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Limestone University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Limestone University students is 29.7%. Female students graduated at a rate of 38.6%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 25.4%.

29.7%

African American 20.1% 35 students
white 39.0% 66 students
hispanic 15.0% 3 students
International Students 45.0% 9 students
Mixed Race 38.9% 7 students

Sport Conferences

Football South Atlantic Conference
Baseball Conference Carolinas
Basketball Conference Carolinas
Track and Cross Country Conference Carolinas

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Limestone University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Limestone University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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