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Overview
Limestone University is a Comprehensive institution located in Gaffney, SC, in a suburban setting.
Location & Contact
Address
1115 College Drive
Gaffney, SC 29340-3799
United States
Gaffney, SC 29340-3799
United States
Contact
Ms. Lisa Hobbs
Admissions Office Manager
Email: lhobbs@limestone.edu
Phone: 864-488-4554
Fax: 864-487-8706
Admissions Office Manager
Email: lhobbs@limestone.edu
Phone: 864-488-4554
Fax: 864-487-8706
Majors & Degrees
| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
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| Biology/biological Sciences, General |
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| Cell/cellular And Molecular Biology |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Accounting |
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| Business Administration And Management, General |
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| Business Administration, Management And Operations, Other |
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| Business/commerce, General |
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| Business/managerial Economics |
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| E-commerce/electronic Commerce |
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| Human Resources Development |
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| Human Resources Management/personnel Administration, General |
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| Marketing/marketing Management, General |
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| Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
| Communication, General |
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| Digital Communication And Media/multimedia |
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| Speech Communication And Rhetoric |
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| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services, Other |
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| Computer And Information Sciences, Other |
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| Computer And Information Systems Security/auditing/information Assurance |
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| Computer Programming, Other |
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| Computer Programming/programmer, General |
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| Computer Science |
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| Computer Software And Media Applications, Other |
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| Computer/information Technology Services Administration And Management, Other |
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| Data Modeling/warehousing And Database Administration |
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| Information Science/studies |
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| Information Technology |
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| Web Page, Digital/multimedia And Information Resources Design |
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| Web/multimedia Management And Webmaster |
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| Education | Associate | Bachelors |
| Early Childhood Education And Teaching |
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| Education, General |
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| Elementary Education And Teaching |
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| English/language Arts Teacher Education |
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| Mathematics Teacher Education |
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| Music Teacher Education |
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| Physical Education Teaching And Coaching |
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| Secondary Education And Teaching |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| Creative Writing |
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| English Language And Literature, General |
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| Writing, General |
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| Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Child Care And Support Services Management |
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| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Athletic Training/trainer |
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| Health/health Care Administration/management |
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| Pre-dentistry Studies |
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| Pre-medicine/pre-medical Studies |
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| Pre-nursing Studies |
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| Pre-pharmacy Studies |
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| Pre-veterinary Studies |
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| Registered Nursing/registered Nurse |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History, General |
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| Legal Professions And Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Pre-law Studies |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | Associate | Bachelors |
| Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mathematics, General |
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| Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Parks, Recreation, And Leisure Studies |
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| Sport And Fitness Administration/management |
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| Sports, Kinesiology, And Physical Education/fitness, Other |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chemistry, General |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Psychology, General |
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| Public Administration And Social Service Professions | Associate | Bachelors |
| Social Work |
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| Security And Protective Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Corrections And Criminal Justice, Other |
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| Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration |
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| Criminal Justice/safety Studies |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Economics, General |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General |
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| Fine/studio Arts, General |
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| Graphic Design |
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| Jazz/jazz Studies |
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| Music Performance, General |
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| Music, General |
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| Musical Theatre |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
337
Applied
249
Accepted
1,818
Enrolled
Female Admissions
131
Females Applied
94
Females Accepted
72%
Male Admissions
206
Males Applied
155
Males Accepted
75%
Applying
0
Application Fee
3.45
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
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| Required |
Transcript of high school record |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
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| Fall freshmen | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
| Out of state Fall freshmen | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
| Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | |
| Transfer | Not reported | Not reported |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
25,200
Private
Fees
1,100
Full-time student fees
9,350
Room & board
4,564
Room only
Other Payment Considerations
| Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
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| Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
| Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
| Tuition deferred payment | Yes |
| Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Employees |
Financial Aid
13,019
Avg. Financial Aid Package
19,363
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
21,733
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
3,716
Avg. Loan Aid
6,966
Avg. Grant Aid
10,773
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
45%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
7%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
1,818
Total Undergrad students
3%
International Students
26%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 3.08% |
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| Black or African American | 34.54% |
| White or Caucasian | 36.85% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.33% |
| Asian | 0.33% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.06% |
| Two or more races | 2.48% |
| Other | 19.69% |
Gender
Male (45.87%)
Female (54.13%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
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| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | Yes |
| Housing options |
Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 39% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Christmas On Campus, Homecoming and Ms. Limestone Pageant
Christmas On Campus, Homecoming and Ms. Limestone Pageant
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
More
Lambda Mu Sigma as a chapter through USC-Upstate
Lambda Mu Sigma as a chapter through USC-Upstate
Most popular organizations:
Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Student Government Association, Student Alumni Leadership Council, Campus Crusade (CRU) and Limestone Activities Board (LAB)
Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Student Government Association, Student Alumni Leadership Council, Campus Crusade (CRU) and Limestone Activities Board (LAB)
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Athletics
Men's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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| Badminton | |
No | No |
| Baseball | No | Division 2 | |
| Basketball | |
Division 2 | |
| Bowling | |
No | No |
| Cheerleading | No | |
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| Cross-country Running | No | Division 2 | |
| Field Hockey | No | No | No |
| Football | No | Division 2 | |
| Golf | No | Division 2 | |
| Gymnastics | No | No | No |
| Lacrosse | No | Division 2 | |
| Racquetball | |
No | No |
| Soccer | |
Division 2 | |
| Softball | No | No | No |
| Swimming And Diving | No | Division 2 | |
| Table Tennis | |
No | No |
| Tennis | No | Division 2 | |
| Track And Field | No | Division 2 | |
| Ultimate Frisbee | |
No | No |
| Volleyball | |
Division 2 | |
| Weight Lifting | |
No | No |
| Wrestling | No | Division 2 | |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badminton | |
No | No |
| Baseball | No | No | No |
| Basketball | |
Division 2 | |
| Bowling | |
No | No |
| Cheerleading | No | |
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| Cross-country Running | No | Division 2 | |
| Field Hockey | No | Division 2 | |
| Football | No | No | No |
| Golf | No | Division 1 | |
| Gymnastics | No | Division 2 | |
| Lacrosse | No | Division 2 | |
| Racquetball | |
No | No |
| Soccer | |
Division 2 | |
| Softball | No | Division 2 | |
| Swimming And Diving | No | Division 2 | |
| Table Tennis | |
No | No |
| Tennis | No | Division 2 | |
| Track And Field | No | Division 2 | |
| Ultimate Frisbee | |
No | No |
| Volleyball | |
Division 2 | |
| Weight Lifting | |
No | No |
| Wrestling | No | Division 2 | |
Faculty
158
Total Faculty
13:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 94
Part-time - 64
Male - 71
Female - 87
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