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

Contact Ms. Lisa Hobbs
Admissions Office Director
Email: lhobbs@limestone.edu
Phone: 864-488-4554
Fax: 864-487-8706

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Majors & Degrees

Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Business Administration And Management, General
Business Administration, Management And Operations, Other
Business/commerce, General
Business/managerial Economics
Human Resources Development
Human Resources Management/personnel Administration, General
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Communication, General
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services, Other
Computer And Information Sciences, Other
Computer And Information Systems Security/auditing/information Assurance
Computer Programming, Other
Computer Programming/programmer, General
Computer Science
Computer/information Technology Services Administration And Management, Other
Information Science/studies
Information Technology
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Early Childhood Education And Teaching
Education, General
Elementary Education And Teaching
English/language Arts Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Secondary Education And Teaching
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
Creative Writing
English Language And Literature, General
Writing, General
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Child Care And Support Services Management
Work And Family Studies
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Athletic Training/trainer
Health/health Care Administration/management
Pre-dentistry Studies
Pre-medicine/pre-medical Studies
Pre-nursing Studies
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Legal Professions And Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Legal Studies
Pre-law Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Sport And Fitness Administration/management
Sports, Kinesiology, And Physical Education/fitness, Other
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Human Services, General
Social Work
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Corrections And Criminal Justice, Other
Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/safety Studies
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Fine/studio Arts, General
Graphic Design
Music Performance, General
Music, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

3,075

Applied

3,022

Accepted

1,598

Enrolled

Female Admissions

1,616

Females Applied

1,588

Females Accepted

98%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

1,457

Males Applied

1,432

Males Accepted

98%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.45

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
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	No
Transfer	Not reported	Not reported	Yes

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

26,700

Private

Fees

1,100

Full-time student fees

11,210

Room & board

5,510

Room only

Financial Aid

18,346

Avg. Financial Aid Package

21,072

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

22,156

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

3,566

Avg. Loan Aid

7,964

Avg. Grant Aid

15,892

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

59.89%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

13%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

1,598

Total Undergrad students

1%

International Students

25%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	2.84%
Black or African American	32.04%
White or Caucasian	47.45%
American Indian or Alaska Native	0.52%
Asian	0.84%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.32%
Two or more races	1.87%
Other	13.02%

Gender

Male (49.31%)

Female (50.69%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing 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

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

Most popular organizations:
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
Acrobatics And Tumbling	No	No	No
Baseball		Division 2
Basketball		Division 2
Cheerleading	No
Cross-country Running		Division 2
Field Hockey	No	No	No
Football		Division 2
Golf		Division 2
Gymnastics	No	No	No
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse		Division 2
Sand Volleyball		No	No
Soccer		Division 2
Softball	No	No	No
Swimming And Diving	No	Division 2
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 2
Track And Field		Division 2
Volleyball		Division 2
Weight Lifting		No	No
Wrestling		Division 2

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Acrobatics And Tumbling	No	No	No
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball		Division 2
Cheerleading	No
Cross-country Running		Division 2
Field Hockey		Division 2
Football	No	No	No
Golf		Division 2
Gymnastics	No	Division 2
Indoor Track	No	No	No
Lacrosse		Division 2
Sand Volleyball		No	No
Soccer		Division 2
Softball		Division 2
Swimming And Diving	No	Division 2
Table Tennis		No	No
Tennis		Division 2
Track And Field		Division 2
Volleyball		Division 2
Weight Lifting		No	No
Wrestling		Division 2

Faculty

184

Total Faculty

11:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 87

Part-time - 97

Male - 93

Female - 91