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 25^th percentile score

  410

  SAT 1 Verbal 75^th percentile score

  520

  SAT 1 Math 25^th percentile score

  430

  SAT 1 Math 75^th percentile score

  550

  Students submitting ACT

  43%

  ACT Composite 25^th percentile score

  17

  ACT Composite 75^th percentile score

  24

  Limestone College Diversity

  American Indian/Alaskan Native

  -

  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

  -

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  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 College

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  Limestone

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