Limestone University
Gaffney, SC
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,679
Graduate Enrollment: 160
Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Predominantly black institution
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Town: Fringe (in urban cluster up to 10 miles from an urbanized area)
Four-year, small, primarily residential
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medium full-time, inclusive, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 87.23%
Male/Female: 44% / 56% (2017)
First generation college students: 43.0% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 17.6% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 0.5% (2017)
Test scores for admission: Neither required or recommended
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 53.1% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 30.7% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 21.1% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 15.6% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 44.9%
Black: 36.8%
Hispanic: 3.6%
Asian: 0.6%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.7%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 2.1%
Non-resident alien: 1.4%
Unknown race: 10.0%
Black: 36.8%
Hispanic: 3.6%
Asian: 0.6%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.7%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.1%
2+ races: 2.1%
Non-resident alien: 1.4%
Unknown race: 10.0%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $42,297
In-State tuition: $26,300Out-of-State tuition: $26,300
Estimated books and supplies: $2,304 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $10,645 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $4,232 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $7,115 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $4,232 (2022)
Average Family Income: $57,982 (2017)
Median Family Income: $29,120 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 47.5%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 73.7%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $27,639 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $293 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $20,484 |
| $30k-48k | $18,121 |
| $48k-75k | $21,397 |
| $75k-110k | $24,997 |
| $110k+ | $26,069 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 27%6-year graduation rate: 30%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 93.9% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $27,639 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $9,750 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $18,750 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $20,556 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 37.2% (2015) |
| @3 year | 43.5% (2017) |
| @5 year | 58.3% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 22.2% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 25.7% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $35,950 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $44,186 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Business/Managerial Economics. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 5 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Computer and Information Sciences, General. | 5 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Computer Programming. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Programming. | 7 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | 30 | $35,500 | $265 | $50,480 ($4,207) | $58,359 ($4,863) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 12 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 2 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 22 | $33,430 | $279 | $27,828 ($2,319) | $37,677 ($3,140) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 35 | $27,000 | $286 | $19,239 ($1,603) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 30 | $35,000 | $290 | $27,280 ($2,273) | $36,859 ($3,072) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 17 | $31,000 | $293 | $37,389 ($3,116) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Work. | 93 | $41,098 | $310 | $28,939 ($2,412) | $36,357 ($3,030) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Design and Applied Arts. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 21 | $43,465 | $331 | $33,603 ($2,800) | $45,683 ($3,807) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions. | 4 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Business/Commerce, General. | 18 | $32,714 | $307 | $38,832 ($3,236) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 135 | $34,437 | $313 | $44,707 ($3,726) | $46,670 ($3,889) |
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 14 | $398 | $49,395 ($4,116) | $53,991 ($4,499) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Human Resources Management and Services. | 17 | $43,750 | $345 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Marketing. | 28 | $27,000 | $276 | $37,551 ($3,129) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 7 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $50,859Full time faculty: 100%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 13.0
School's endowment start of year: $25,726,429 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $31,505,216 (2022)