Limestone University
Private nonprofit, 4-year
1115 College Drive, Gaffney, SC 29340-3799
Quick Facts
1,528
Total Enrollment
98%
Acceptance Rate
28%
Graduation Rate
$38,713
Median Earnings (6yr)
$27,500
In-State Tuition
$20,415
Avg Net Price
11:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
About Limestone University
Institution Details
| Type | Private nonprofit, 4-year |
| Classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
| Size | 1,000 - 4,999 |
| Accreditation | Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges |
| Primary Degree | Bachelor's |
| Highest Degree | Graduate |
Location
| Address | 1115 College Drive |
| City | Gaffney, SC |
| ZIP Code | 29340-3799 |
| County | Cherokee County |
Special Designations
President/Chief Administrator: Darrell Parker (President)
Programs & Degrees
Degree information not available.
Top Programs by Graduates
Admissions
Enrollment Statistics
| Total Enrollment | 1,528 |
Student Demographics
| Female | 50% |
| Male | 50% |
Race/Ethnicity
| White | 38.8% |
| Black | 19.2% |
| Hispanic | 13.2% |
| Asian | 0.9% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 0.5% |
| Two or More Races | 1.4% |
| Non-Resident Alien | 0.7% |
| Unknown | 25.4% |
Student Characteristics
| Age 25 and Older | 28.5% |
| Part-Time Students | 15.7% |
Tuition & Financial Aid
$27,500
In-State Tuition
$27,500
Out-of-State Tuition
$40,944
Total Cost of Attendance
$20,415
Avg. Net Price
Financial Aid Statistics
| Students Receiving Pell Grants | 43% |
| Students with Federal Loans | 70% |
| Students Receiving Any Aid | 43% |
Student Debt & Repayment
| Median Debt at Graduation | $27,639 |
| Median Total Debt | $18,750 |
| 90th Percentile Debt | $38,750 |
| 3-Year Repayment Rate | 35% |
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after grants and scholarships:
| $0 - $30,000 | $17,648 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $18,035 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $21,930 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $20,986 |
| $110,001+ | $24,483 |
Earnings After Graduation
Median earnings for students who received federal financial aid:
$38,713
6 Years After
$43,792
8 Years After
$44,999
10 Years After
Earnings Range (6 years after enrollment):
25th percentile: $24,365 | 75th percentile: $55,074
Earnings by Family Income Background
$34,058
Low Income
$44,319
Middle Income
$44,561
High Income
Student Outcomes
64%
Full-Time Retention
60%
Part-Time Retention
28%
Graduation Rate
Institutional Resources
11:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
$6,294
Avg. Faculty Salary
(monthly)
$8,367
Instructional Expenditure
(per student)
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