Limestone College

1115 College Drive, Gaffney, SC 29340-379
Tel: (864)489-7151 x 0
Private, non-profit | 3,218 students
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Limestone College provides college and university students the best opportunity to make a difference and to develop leadership, teamwork, and communication skills through learning, practicing, and teaching the principles of FREE ENTERPRISE.

School Overview:
Limestone College
County Cherokee County, SC
Title IV Eligible Yes
Carnegie Classification Baccalaureate (Liberal Arts) Colleges II
Institution Level 4 or more years
Institution Control Private, non-profit
Full-Time Undergraduate		 2,039 students
Part-Time Undergraduate		 1,179 students
 
Total Enrollment 3,218 students
Total Dormitory Capacity 352 students
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid 98%
% Students Receiving Federal Grants 38%
Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received $2,107
% Students Receiving State/Local Grants 38%
Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received $3,931
% Students Receiving Institutional Grants 98%
Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received $5,025
% Students Receiving Loans 81%
Avg. Amount Of Loan Received $3,230

School Notes:

  • Limestone College is a private, coeducational liberal arts college. Founded in 1845, our campus is a unique combination of history and progress, with about half of our campus buildings included on the National Register of Historic Places. In fact, two of our student residence halls are in renovated historic buildings -- and include Internet access and cable in each room.
  • The 17 majors that Limestone College offers function within the framework of four different divisions: Arts and Letters, Natural Sciences, Social and Behavioral Sciences, and Professional Studies. Limestone College offers the Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, and Associate of Arts degrees. Our student/faculty ratio is 13:1 so, unlike larger institutions, your faculty will know your name, understand your strengths and weaknesses, discover what makes you unique, and help you grow.
  • Limestone, a NCAA Division II member, offers intercollegiate competition for men in soccer, basketball, baseball, lacrosse, golf, cross country, and tennis, and for women in volleyball, basketball, softball, tennis, soccer, swimming, cross country, wrestling, and lacrosse. An Olympic-size pool is available for recreational use.

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Nearby Schools:

Limestone College
0 mi. away
Wofford College
17.7 mi. away
Belmont Abbey College
36.8 mi. away
Presbyterian College
42.8 mi. away

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