Limestone

Limestone University

Limestone
#7713 / #2530
Global Influence / U.S. Influence
#1292
Most Desirable School
Private university in South Carolina, US

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About Limestone University

According to Wikipedia, Limestone University, formerly Limestone College, is a private Christian university in Gaffney, South Carolina. It was established in 1845 by Thomas Curtis, a distinguished scholar born and educated in England. Limestone was the first women's college in South Carolina and one of the first in the nation; it is the third-oldest college in South Carolina. Ten buildings on the campus, as well as the Limestone Springs and limestone quarry itself, are on the National Register of Historic Places. In the 1960s, Limestone became fully coeducational and in 2020 its name changed from Limestone College to its current name of Limestone University.

Limestone University's Online Degrees

BS in Business
Degree Concentrations
  • Accounting
  • Economics
  • Finance
  • General
  • Law
  • Management
  • Marketing
  • Required Credits: 120
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
BS in Human Resource Management
  • Required Credits: 120
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
BS in Human Resources Training And Development
  • Required Credits: 120
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
BS in Computer Science
Degree Concentrations
  • Computer And Information Systems Security
  • Information Technology
  • Programming
  • Required Credits: 120
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
BA in Criminal Justice
Degree Concentrations
  • Law
  • Required Credits: 120
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
BA in Liberal Studies
  • Required Credits: 120
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
BS in Liberal Studies
  • Required Credits: 120
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
BS in Social Work
  • Required Credits: 120
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
BS in Healthcare Administration
  • Required Credits: 120
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
BSN in Nursing Rn To Bsn
  • Required Credits: 120
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported
BS in Psychology
  • Required Credits: 120
  • Completion Time: None Reported
  • Format: None Reported

Limestone University Admissions, Retention, and Graduation Information

Annual ApplicationsAcceptanceGraduation RateMedian SAT ScoreMedian ACT Score
1,91187%30%107022

How Much Does Limestone University Cost To Attend?

Tuition (in-state)
$26,300
Price by Family Income
IncomeAverage Net Cost
0 - 30K$23,616
30K - 48K$23,811
48K - 75K$24,711
75K - 110K$27,169
110K+$28,677

Source: National Center for Education Statistics

How Much Do Limestone University Graduates Make?

If you graduate from Limestone University, then you can expect to earn an average of $41,600 per year. You also have a 87% chance of being employed after 10 years.

Limestone University's Demographics

Demographic data is for full-time, on-campus students.

Student BodyUnder-GradsGraduates
1,8121,675137

Where is Limestone University?

Limestone University is located at 1115 College Drive, Gaffney SC 29340-3799

How Safe is Limestone University?

Gaffney has a violent crime rate of less than .01% and a property crime rate of less than .01%.

What Is Limestone University Known For?

Limestone University is known for it's academic work in the following disciplines:

Limestone University's Top Areas of Influence With Degrees Offered

Social Work
#1166
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#1166
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#592
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Nursing
#2290
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#2291
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#1132
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Medical
#3855
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#3857
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#1483
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medicine Degrees
Business
#4127
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#4128
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#1524
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Computer Science
#9832
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#9839
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#2791
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computer-science Degrees
Mathematics
#9097
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#9118
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#2797
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math Degrees
Literature
#9259
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#9282
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#3032
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literature Degrees
History
#8766
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#8777
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#3088
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history Degrees
Education
#9921
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#9925
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#3114
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Communications
#11140
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#11159
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#3498
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communications Degrees
Biology
#13269
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#13281
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#3707
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biology Degrees
Law
#13129
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#13134
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#3910
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Who Are Limestone University's Most Influential Alumni?

Gaylord Perry
An American Hall of Fame baseball player.
Mark Mathabane
A South African tennis player and author.

Who Are Limestone University's Most Influential Faculty?

Billy McCaffrey
An American basketball player-coach.