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Limestone College, also referred to as LC, is a private, four-year, coeducational college of liberal-arts situated in Gaffney, South Carolina, United States. It was established in the year 1845. LC was the first women's college of the region. The college offers bachelor of arts, bachelor of science, bachelor of social work, associate of arts, and associate of science degrees.
LC’s athletics department sponsors several men’s and women’s sports teams. They are nicknamed the Saints. The men’s sport teams compete in sports such as baseball, basketball, cross country, golf, lacrosse, soccer, swimming, tennis, track and field, volleyball, and wrestling. The women’s sports teams participate in basketball, cross country, field hockey, golf, lacrosse, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track and field, and volleyball.
Limestone is in a town not far from a more urbanized area, in Gaffney, SC. 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 2007 was 450 to 540 for students at the school. While math SAT scores among applicants varied, those accepted commonly had scores between 460 and 560.
Some professors at Limestone are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.
The school, in 2007, had 3,389 students (2,676 full-time equivalent). A large number of students at Limestone are 40 years old or older.
Many students at the school are part-timers. Limestone makes available student meal plans. Athletic teams at the school belong to the Carolinas-Virginia Athletic Conference for major sports. Student athletes can receive financial aid in some cases.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"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 CollegeÆs 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."
More complete details are provided below.
Limestone College
1115 College Drive
Gaffney, SC 29340-3799
http://www.limestone.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 407 | business management, business administration, business, human resources development, marketing, managerial economics |
| Family And Social Work | 116 | social work |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 79 | computer services management, information science, computer security, computer support, computer and info science courses, computer programming, computer programming courses, computer and info science |
| Liberal Arts | 67 | liberal arts and sciences, history, English |
| Therapy And Counseling | 43 | psychology |
| Education And Teaching | 36 | elementary school teaching, physical education teaching, English teaching, music teaching, art education, biology teaching, math teaching, social studies teaching, ... |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 20 | criminal justice and administration |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 9 | sports and fitness management, health and fitness, athletic trainer |
| Design | 3 | graphic design |
| Music | 2 | music, music performance |
| Law | 1 | pre-law |
| Fine Arts | 1 | fine arts |
| Science | 1 | biology |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 1 | drama |
| Mathematics | 0 | mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for Limestone in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 693 | 39 |
| Associate's degree | 93 | 6 |
In 2007, Limestone had a total enrollment of 3,389 students (2,676 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 54% |
| Women | 46% |
| Full-Time | 87% |
| Part-Time | 13% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 48% |
| Black | 48% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 9% |
| 20-21 | 10% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 17% |
| 30-34 | 16% |
| 35-39 | 12% |
| 40-49 | 21% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| South Carolina | 66% |
| State unknown | 7% |
| Maryland | 6% |
| Georgia | 4% |
| New York | 4% |
| North Carolina | 4% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| Kentucky | 1% |
| Delaware | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 63 % |
| Part-Time | 50 % |
Limestone offers campus housing for 357 of its 2,676 (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 | 1,790 | 968 | 54% | 239 | 25% |
| Men | 805 | 497 | 62% | 129 | 26% |
| Women | 985 | 471 | 48% | 110 | 23% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 450 | 540 |
| SAT Math | 460 | 560 |
| ACT Verbal | 15 | 22 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 22 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 23 |
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 | 52% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 26% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 15,900 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 15,900 |
| Room and board | $ 6,200 |
| Room charge | $ 3,100 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,100 |
| 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.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 14 | 7 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 23 | 16 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 9 | 7 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| 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 | 5 | $53,800 | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 3 | $54,917 | 1 | * |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 9 | $25,194 | 7 | $24,714 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 18 | $39,750 | 10 | $35,675 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 7 | $51,857 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 8 | $44,781 | 3 | $50,083 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 8 | $48,813 | 11 | $41,773 |
| Instructor | academic year | 5 | $37,850 | 4 | $37,688 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 28 | $46,464 | 20 | $42,900 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Carolinas-Virginia Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Carolinas-Virginia Athletic Conference |
| Track | Carolinas-Virginia Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 123 | 104 | 227 |
| Basketball | 13 | 13 | 26 |
| Baseball | 21 | 0 | 21 |
| Track | 10 | 7 | 17 |
| All Other Sports | 79 | 84 | 163 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business/Commerce, General
Business/Managerial Economics
Human Resources Development
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming, Other
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Computer and Information Sciences, Other
Computer and Information Systems Security
Computer/Info Tech Services Administration & Management, Other
Information Science/Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Mathematics 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
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Limestone Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Number of students (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 7% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students 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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