Limestone University
4-years Private College In Gaffney, SC
Limestone University (referred to as Limestone) is a Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in Gaffney, SC. It is classified as Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Master's degree. The 2023 tuition & fees at Limestone University is $27,500. The school has a total enrollment of 1,786 and student to faculty ratio is 9.09% (11 to 1).The highest degree offered at Limestone University is Master's degree. It offers Associate, and Master's degrees and programs.
2023 Key Facts
| Tuition & Fees | $27,500 (2023) |
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| Acceptance Rate | 89.47% |
| Student Population | 1,786 |
| Graduation Rate | 25% |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11 to 1 |
Limestone University is accredited by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges (1/1/1928 - Current).
2021-2022 Tuition & Fees
The undergraduate tuition & fees at Limestone University is $27,500 for academic year 2021-2022. The graduate tuition & fees at Limestone University is $12,500 for academic year 2021-2022. Limestone University offers the alternative tuition plans. 79 students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $15,479 (exclude student loans).
Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation
The acceptance rate at Limestone University is 89.47% and the admission yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 16.52%. Limestone University accepts dual credit, advanced placement(AP) credits. Total 1,786 students are attending at Limestone University (1,602 undergraduate students). There are 94 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 73 part-time faculty working for Limestone University. The students to faculty ratio is 11 to 1 (9.09%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 281 (full-time) and 5 (part-time). The graduation rate at Limestone University is 25% and transfer-out rate is 50%. The retention rate is 65% at the school.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-Campus Services
Limestone University offers the distance education programs that all courses for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for undergraduate and graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively. Limestone University offers weekend/evening college, teacher certification program. On Limestone University campus, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers are provided for their students.
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Limestone University Mission Statement
From page eight of the Limestone College 2014-2015 Academic 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.