Description
Whether you’re a high school student just embarking on your bachelor’s studies or a working adult, Limestone College in Gaffney, South Carolina, has a program for you. At Limestone all students also get the experience of a Christian-oriented environment and an idyllic, picturesque campus.
Limestone divides its degree offerings into two categories: traditional day programs for full-time students who have recently graduated from high school, and evening programs for adults who have been out of high school for several years.
Academics for both day and evening students are also divided into two categories: liberal arts and professional fields of study.
Regardless of which program one chooses, Limestone students benefit from a serene and picturesque environment as well as a campus that emphasizes Christian spirituality.
Admissions requirements for those applying to Limestone’s day program include submission of an application detailing educational background and extracurricular activities, as well as transcripts and SAT scores.
Those applying to the evening program must submit an application outlining their educational and professional background and submit transcripts.
Limestone participates in federal financial aid programs, awarding grants and loans to students who are determined to have financial need. A FAFSA is required for federal aid consideration. Limestone also awards institutional academic scholarships, which include the Presidential Scholarship and the Academic Dean’s Scholarship.
Scholarship amounts vary and are based on grade point average and SAT or ACT scores.
Quick Facts about Limestone College
Location
Southeast
Setting
Small Town Setting
Type
Private
Size
Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)
Mascot
Saints
Website
On-Campus Housing Available
Yes
Selectivity
Highly Selective
In-State Tuition
$20,000
Out-of-State Tuition
$20,000
Retention Rate
65%
Enrollment
3,255
Year Established
1845
Students
- Full-Time Undergrad Students
- 3,255
- Freshman Class
- 286
- Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
- 3,255
Undergraduate vs. Graduate
- Undergraduate
- 100%
- Graduate
- 0%
Full-Time vs. Part-Time Students
- Full-Time
- 88%
- Part-Time
- 12%
Gender of Students
- Women
- 42%
- Men
- 58%
Ethnic Diversity
- African-American
- 21%
- Caucasian
- 72%
- Latino
- 3%
- Other
- 4%
International Students
- International
- 6%
- Domestic
- 94%
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