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Limestone University Teaching Programs

Limestone University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Gaffney, SC. A Distant Town provides tranquility and safety near the excitement of urban amenities.

Where Is Limestone University?

Contact information for Limestone University are listed below.

	Contact Details
Address:	1115 College Drive, Gaffney, SC 29340-3799
Phone:	86448971510
Website:	www.limestone.edu/
Admissions:	www.limestone.edu/admissions
Financial Aid:	www.limestone.edu/financial-aid

How Do I Get Into Limestone University?

You can apply to Limestone University online at: www.limestone.edu/admissions

Limestone University is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Limestone University

Here’s what Limestone University looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Neither required nor recommended

How Hard Is It To Get Into Limestone University?

Limestone University maintains an acceptance rate of 97%, making it highly accessible. Be sure to prepare a complete application and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 11% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Admit rates at Limestone University vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	1,454	1,421	98%
Women	1,555	1,505	97%

Can I Afford Limestone University?

The average net price after aid at Limestone University is $20,415. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$26,700
In-State Fees	$1,100
Out-of-State Tuition	$26,700
Out-of-State Fees	$1,100
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$27,800
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$27,800

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 20% of students at Limestone University receive some form of financial aid (325 students).

Nearly 89% of students at Limestone University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $16,943 per student.

43% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,741.

Student Loan Debt

68% of Limestone University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $9,960 per year.

Limestone University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 264 students enrolled at Limestone University. Limestone University is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields.

Gender Diversity

Of the 1,528 undergraduate students at Limestone University, approximately 49% are male and 51% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Limestone University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	9
Black or African American	432
Hispanic	174
White	598
American Indian/Alaska Native	6
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	44
Non-Resident	74

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Limestone University are shown below.

State	First-Time UG Students
South Carolina	197
North Carolina	32
Georgia	14
New York	11
Florida	10

Additionally, approximately 4.9% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Limestone University Graduate Student Diversity

184 of Limestone University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Master’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Limestone University, approximately 41% are male and 59% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Limestone University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	1
Black or African American	85
Hispanic	16
White	59
American Indian/Alaska Native	0
Two or More Races	6
Non-Resident	9

Online Learning at Limestone University

Limestone University provides distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

864 undergraduate students at Limestone University took at least one online class — of those, 525 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 0 students took at least one online class and 262 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Teaching Programs at Limestone University

Below are the teaching majors are available at Limestone University, with the number of degrees awarded at each level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Educational Administration and Supervision	—	5	—	5
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas	4	—	—	4
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	3	—	—	3

Academic Programs at Limestone University

Limestone University offers 15 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Master’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Limestone University maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.