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Limestone is in a town not far from a more urbanized area, in Gaffney, South Carolina. The school is classified as a private, not-for-profit college. Students at Limestone earn degrees up to the Bachelor's degree.
The most common major fields study at the school include business and management, computer science and engineering, and family and social work.
Limestone does not admit all applicants. The middle range of verbal SAT scores in 2005 was 450 to 520 for students at the school. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 440 and 540. Limestone attracts a fair number of students from out of state.
Some professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.
Limestone, in 2005, had 3,218 students (2,502 full-time equivalent). A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.
Many students at Limestone are part-timers. The school makes available student meal plans. Athletic teams at Limestone belong to the Carolinas-Virginia Athletic Conference for major sports.
More complete details are provided below.
Limestone College
1115 College Drive
Gaffney, SC 29340-3799
General Phone: 86448971510
http://www.limestone.edu
Limestone awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 289 | business management, business, accounting and management, human resources development, marketing, MIS, human resources management, managerial economics, ... |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 140 | information science, computer and info science, computer support, computer programming, computer programming courses, computer applications programming |
| Family And Social Work | 97 | social work |
| Liberal Arts | 52 | liberal arts and sciences, English, history, history courses |
| Therapy And Counseling | 35 | psychology, counseling psychology |
| Education And Teaching | 29 | elementary school teaching, Montessori teaching, math teaching, physical education teaching, biology teaching, social studies teaching, secondary teaching, English teaching, ... |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 16 | health and physical education, sports and fitness management, health and fitness, athletic trainer |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 10 | criminal justice and administration, corrections and criminal justice, corrections, criminal justice and safety |
| Science | 5 | biology, chemistry |
| Fine Arts | 2 | fine arts |
| Design | 1 | graphic design |
| Mathematics | 1 | mathematics |
| Music | 1 | music |
| Law | 0 | pre-law |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 0 | theater history and criticism, drama |
| Medicine | 0 | medical preparatory |
Number of programs and degrees for Limestone in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 622 | 51 |
| Associate's degree | 56 | 9 |
In 2005, Limestone had a total enrollment of 3,218 students (2,502 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 50% |
| Women | 50% |
| Full-Time | 82% |
| Part-Time | 18% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 50% |
| Black | 46% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 9% |
| 20-21 | 9% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 18% |
| 30-34 | 15% |
| 35-39 | 11% |
| 40-49 | 21% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| South Carolina | 69% |
| North Carolina | 5% |
| Georgia | 4% |
| Maryland | 3% |
| Virginia | 3% |
| New York | 3% |
| State unknown | 2% |
| Florida | 2% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
| Tennessee | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 65 % |
| Part-Time | 39 % |
Limestone offers campus housing for 352 of its 2,502 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Gaffney, South Carolina for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other South Carolina Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,039 | 573 | 55% | 225 | 39% |
| Men | 445 | 279 | 63% | 112 | 40% |
| Women | 594 | 294 | 49% | 113 | 38% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 450 | 520 |
| SAT Math | 440 | 540 |
| ACT Verbal | 13 | 21 |
| ACT Math | 15 | 19 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 21 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 54% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 21% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 14,040 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 14,040 |
| Room and board | $ 5,800 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,660 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,110 |
Financial Aid:
Limestone participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 343600)
Limestone has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 3 | $53,500 | 0 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 4 | $45,063 | 2 | * |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 9 | $20,944 | 5 | $20,700 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 17 | $33,985 | 8 | $30,844 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 4 | $48,000 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 11 | $39,773 | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 8 | $38,188 | 7 | $36,607 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $34,583 | 5 | $32,350 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 26 | $39,952 | 15 | $36,383 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Carolinas-Virginia Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Carolinas-Virginia Athletic Conference |
| Track | Carolinas-Virginia Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 100 | 75 | 175 |
| Basketball | 12 | 12 | 24 |
| Baseball | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| Track | 6 | 3 | 9 |
| All Other Sports | 68 | 60 | 128 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting and Business/Management
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business/Commerce, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Human Resources Development
Human Resources Management and Services, Other
Management Information Systems and Services, Other
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming, Other
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Science/Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Theatre Literature, History and Criticism
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Montessori Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
Social Studies Teacher Education
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
History, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDICINE
Health/Medical Preparatory Programs, Other
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Health and Physical Education, General
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Counseling Psychology
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Limestone Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Number of students (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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