Limestone University

Limestone College is a private, nonprofit school in a suburban setting in Gaffney, South Carolina. Limestone College was founded in 1845 and now enrolls around 1,943 students a year, including 1,818 undergrads. Limestone College provides on-campus housing for up to 711 students. Most students live in off campus housing, and 75% of students spend their weekends on campus .

There are many ways for students to get involved at Limestone College! Love music or performing? Join a campus band, sing in a chorus, or perform with one of Limestone College's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Limestone College students can .

There are no fraternities or sororities at Limestone College, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

Planning to play sports? Limestone College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Limestone College on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at Limestone College on the Student Life page.

2021 Limestone College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	74%
Average GPA	3.4
Tuition	$25,200

Is Limestone College a Good School?

Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Admissions difficulty and admitted student statistics can give you a sense of how selective a school is, but they don't say much about the quality of the education or the student experience. There are a few statistics that can give you a good idea of how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its students.

Let's take a look at each of these factors to get a clearer idea of what Limestone College offers and if it might be the right college for you.

Limestone College Acceptance Rate 2021

It is slightly difficult to get into Limestone College. The acceptance rate at Limestone College is 74%. Last year, 337 students applied to Limestone College and 249 were admitted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Limestone College

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at Limestone College, around 60% are still enrolled their sophomore year. Limestone College's six-year graduation rate for undergrads is 33%. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outlook Limestone College Graduates

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school.

Limestone College's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students. As of 2021, the total market value of the school endowment was $20.5 million. The average college endowment was $905 million in 2021. The school spends $6,035 for each full-time student enrolled.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Limestone College

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need. Limestone College meets 45% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. First-year students that attend Limestone College full-time are awarded $19,363 a year in financial aid, on average.

Students in the class of 2021 who had taken out student loans graduated with an average of $33,427 of debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some financial aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA as soon as you can. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Limestone College. Based on this information, how does Limestone College sound? Remember, the best school for one person may not be the right school for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Limestone College a good school for you?

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Where is Limestone College Located?

Limestone College is located in the suburban setting of Gaffney, South Carolina, less than an hour from Charlotte.

If you want to see Limestone College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 85 to Gaffney, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Greenville-Spartanburg International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Limestone College and Gaffney are like without leaving home.

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