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Limestone College

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  • 1115 College Drive
    Gaffney , SC 29340-3799
    80079571510
    http://www.limestone.edu

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    Setting
    Town, distant from an urban area
    Enrollment
    3,419
    Full time
    2,366
    Part time
    1,053
    Men full time
    899
    Women full time
    1,467
    Mission Statement

    Page eight of the 2007-2008 catalog: The mission of Limestone College is to educate students from diverse backgrounds in the liberal arts and selected professional disciplines. By providing degree programs throughout South Carolina and by way of the Internet, Limestone College offers opportunities for personal and professional growth to individuals who may find access to higher education difficult. In a nurturing, supportive environment based on Christian ideals and ethical principles, students are challenged to become critical thinkers and effective communicators who are prepared for responsible citizenship, successful careers, and graduate study. The College?ÇÖs faculty and staff, academic and co-curricular programs, financial resources, and support services are dedicated to an educational climate that upholds high academic standards and fosters respect for learning and beauty, creativity and hard work, tolerance and personal integrity, vigorous activity and spiritual reflection.

    Limestone College More Information

    Type of School
    Four or more years , Private not-for-profit
    Religious affiliation
    None
    Highest degree offered
    Bachelor's
    Calendar
    Semester
    Distance learning opportunities
    Yes

  • Limestone College Admission Basics

    Admissions office phone number
    -
    Open admission policy
    No
    Undergraduate Application fee
    $25
    Applied
    2,503
    Admitted
    1,176
    Enrolled
    462
    Admitted %
    47%

    Limestone College Admission factors

    Admission test scores
    Required
    Secondary school GPA
    Required
    Secondary school rank
    Recommended
    Secondary school record
    Required
    TOEFL
    Required
    Completion of college preparatory program
    Neither required nor recommended
    Recommendations
    Recommended
    Formal demonstration of competencies
    Neither required nor recommended

    Limestone College Admission statistics

    Students submitting SAT
    57%
    SAT 1 Verbal 25th percentile score
    410
    SAT 1 Verbal 75th percentile score
    520
    SAT 1 Math 25th percentile score
    430
    SAT 1 Math 75th percentile score
    550
    Students submitting ACT
    43%
    ACT Composite 25th percentile score
    17
    ACT Composite 75th percentile score
    24

    Limestone College Diversity

    American Indian/Alaskan Native
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    Asian/Pacific Islander
    -
    Black/Non-Hispanic
    -
    Hispanic
    -
    White/Non-Hispanic
    -
    Non-Resident Alien
    2%
    Race/ethnicity unknown
    2%
  • Limestone College Cost

    In-State Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates
    $19,200
    Out-of-state Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates
    $19,200
    Books and Supplies
    $2,304
    On-campus room and board
    $7,000
    Off-campus room and board
    $7,800

    Limestone College Financial Aid

    Students Receiving Aid
    97%
    Receiving Federal Grants
    47% , $4,822 on average
    Receiving Institutional Aid
    70% , $10,424 on average
    Receiving Student Loans
    73% , $8,479 on average
  • Limestone College Programs & Majors

    Graduates in 2009/2010 academic year.

    Biological and Biomedical Sciences Associate Bachelor
    Biology/Biological Sciences, General 0 6
    Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services Associate Bachelor
    Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other 0 257
    Business/Commerce, General 60 0
    Business/Managerial Economics 0 0
    Human Resources Development 0 26
    Marketing/Marketing Management, General 0 14
    Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services Associate Bachelor
    Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other 0 2
    Computer and Information Sciences, Other 1 5
    Computer and Information Systems Security 0 22
    Computer Programming/Programmer, General 5 1
    Computer/Information Technology Services Administration andManagement, Other 6 28
    Video Game Development/Other Computer Programming 0 0
    Education Associate Bachelor
    Art Teacher Education 0 0
    Biology Teacher Education 0 0
    Elementary Education and Teaching 0 22
    English/Language Arts Teacher Education 0 0
    Mathematics Teacher Education 0 1
    Music Teacher Education 0 0
    Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 0 16
    Secondary Education and Teaching 0 0
    Social Studies Teacher Education 0 0
    English Language and Literature/Letters Associate Bachelor
    Creative Writing 0 0
    English Language and Literature, General 0 1
    Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences Associate Bachelor
    Athletic Training/Trainer 0 4
    Health/Health Care Administration/Management 0 0
    History Associate Bachelor
    History, General 0 3
    Legal Professions and Studies Associate Bachelor
    Pre-Law Studies 0 1
    Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities Associate Bachelor
    Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 32 57
    Mathematics and Statistics Associate Bachelor
    Mathematics, General 0 2
    Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies Associate Bachelor
    Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other 0 7
    Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 0 9
    Physical Sciences Associate Bachelor
    Chemistry, General 0 1
    Psychology Associate Bachelor
    Psychology, General 0 50
    Public Administration and Social Service Professions Associate Bachelor
    Social Work 0 73
    Security and Protective Services Associate Bachelor
    Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 0 36
    Visual and Performing Arts Associate Bachelor
    Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 0 2
    Fine/Studio Arts, General 0 1
    Graphic Design 0 0
    Music Performance, General 0 1
    Music, General 0 0
  • Limestone College Deadlines

    Regular Admissions

    Regular application deadline
    August 26
    Priority application deadline
    August 1
    Fall application deadline
    September 1
    SAT Reasoning / ACT scores due
    September 1
    SAT Subject score report due
    -
    College will notify student by
    -
    Student must reply to acceptance by
    No set date
    Deadline for housing deposit
    -

    Financial Aid

    Financial aid priority deadline
    February 1
    Financial aid deadline
    -
    College will notify student of financial aid decisions on or about
    -
    Student must reply to financial aid decision by
    -

    Early Decision/Action

    Early decision deadline
    -
    College will notify student of early decision by
    -
    Early action deadline
    -
    College will notify student of early action by
    -

    Transfer Students

    Transfer priority application deadline
    -
    Transfer priority financial aid deadline
    May 1
    Transfer application closing date
    Rolling admission
    Transfer deadline for filing financial aid forms
    -
    College will notify student of transfer decision by
    -
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    www.limestone.edu/admissions-how-to-apply
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    Limestone CollegeNames and Abbreviations

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    Limestone College
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    Limestone
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Student Reviews of Limestone College

4.5
based on 4 reviews
  • Katherine from Trenton, NC

    Campus live is amazing! You gain freedom, and so many friends on campus. There are many activities provided for students on campus to help you get really close to many other students. read full review

  • Melissa from Gaffney, SC

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