Limestone College

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• 1115 College Drive
  Gaffney , SC 29340-3799
  80079571510
  www.limestone.edu Campus Virtual Tour

  Setting

  Town, on fringe of an urban area

  Enrollment

  5,119

  Full time

  3,882

  Part time

  1,237

  Men full time

  1,464

  Women full time

  2,418

  Region Campus Street View

  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’s 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

  Bachelors

  Calendar

  Semester

  Distance learning opportunities

  Yes

  Limestone College Diversity

  American Indian/Alaskan Native

  0%

  Asian/Pacific Islander

  1%

  Black/Non-Hispanic

  48%

  Hispanic

  2%

  White/Non-Hispanic

  48%

  Non-Resident Alien

  0%

  Race/ethnicity unknown

  1%

  Enrollment statistics are for a 12-month period as of 2007.

• Limestone College Admission Basics

  Admissions office phone number

  -

  Open admission policy

  No

  Undergraduate Application fee

  $25

  Applied

  1,790

  Admitted

  968

  Enrolled

  239

  Admitted %

  54%

  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

  52%

  SAT 1 Verbal 25^th percentile score

  450

  SAT 1 Verbal 75^th percentile score

  540

  SAT 1 Math 25^th percentile score

  460

  SAT 1 Math 75^th percentile score

  560

  Students submitting ACT

  26%

  ACT Composite 25^th percentile score

  18

  ACT Composite 75^th percentile score

  23

• Limestone College Cost

  In-State Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates

  $15,900

  Out-of-state Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates

  $15,900

  Books and Supplies

  $1,660

  On-campus room and board

  $6,200

  Off-campus room and board

  $7,115

  Limestone College Financial Aid

  Students Receiving Aid

  96%

  Receiving Federal Grants

  58% , $2,702 on average

  Receiving Institutional Aid

  91% , $5,698 on average

  Receiving Student Loans

  83% , $5,004 on average

• Limestone College Programs & Majors

  Graduates in 2007/2008 academic year.

  Biological and Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelor
  Biology/Biological Sciences, General	0	0
  Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelor
  Business Administration and Management, General	0	112
  Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other	0	81
  Business/Commerce, General	44	0
  Business/Managerial Economics	0	0
  Human Resources Development	0	17
  Marketing/Marketing Management, General	0	2
  Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services	Associate	Bachelor
  Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other	0	1
  Computer and Information Sciences, Other	3	2
  Computer and Information Sciences, General	0	0
  Computer and Information Systems Security	0	17
  Computer Programming/Programmer, General	0	2
  Computer/Information Technology Services Administration andManagement, Other	4	8
  Information Science/Studies	0	4
  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	12
  English/Language Arts Teacher Education	0	0
  Mathematics Teacher Education	0	1
  Music Teacher Education	0	0
  Physical Education Teaching and Coaching	0	10
  Secondary Education and Teaching	0	0
  Social Studies Teacher Education	0	2
  English Language and Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelor
  English Language and Literature, General	0	2
  Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelor
  Athletic Training/Trainer	0	0
  History	Associate	Bachelor
  History, General	0	1
  Legal Professions and Studies	Associate	Bachelor
  Pre-Law Studies	0	0
  Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities	Associate	Bachelor
  Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies	11	21
  Mathematics and Statistics	Associate	Bachelor
  Mathematics, General	0	0
  Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelor
  Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other	0	1
  Sport and Fitness Administration/Management	0	3
  Psychology	Associate	Bachelor
  Psychology, General	0	25
  Public Administration and Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelor
  Social Work	0	51
  Security and Protective Services	Associate	Bachelor
  Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration	0	20
  Visual and Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelor
  Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General	0	1
  Fine/Studio Arts, General	0	1
  Graphic Design	0	0
  Music Performance, General	0	0
  Music, General	0	0

• Limestone College Deadlines

  Early decision deadline

  -

  Early action deadline

  -

  College will notify student of early decision by

  -

  College will notify student of early action by

  -

  Priority application deadline

  Aug 1st

  Financial aid priority deadline

  Feb 1st

  Regular application deadline

  Aug 26th

  Fall application deadline

  Sep 1st

  SAT Reasoning / ACT scores due

  Sep 1st

  SAT Subject score report due

  -

  Financial aid deadline

  -

  Transfer priority application deadline

  -

  Transfer priority financial aid deadline

  May 1st

  Transfer application closing date

  Rolling admission

  Transfer deadline for filing financial aid forms

  -

  College will notify student by

  -

  College will notify student of transfer decision by

  -

  College will notify student of financial aid decisions on or about

  -

  Student must reply to acceptance by

  No set date

  Student must reply to financial aid decision by

  -

  Deadline for housing deposit

  -

• Limestone College Admin Settings

  College Profile Override

  -

  Application Link

  limestone.edu/applyonline.htm

  Scholarship Calculator Link

  -

  Facebook Link

  -

  Twitter Username

  -

  Virtual Tour Link

  http://www.limestone.edu/campustour.htm

  Enable Regional Events

  -

  Next Connect Link Url

  -

  Next Connect Link Text

  -

  Next Connect Description

  -

  Limestone College Sports

  National Collegiate Athletic Association Membership

  Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association

  Football program

  -

  Basketball program

  Yes

  Baseball program

  Yes

  Cross country/track program

  -

  Limestone College Military Programs

  ROTC

  Yes

  Army

  Yes

  Navy

  No

  Air Force

  No

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