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LIMESTONE COLLEGE

  • 1115 College Drive
  • Gaffney, SC 29340
  • OPEID College Code: 00343600
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  • General Phone: (800) 795-7151 x0
  • President: Walt Griffin
  • Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Bachelor's
  • Local Area: Distant Town
  • Student Enrollment: 3,137
  • College Mascot: Saints
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  • *Not all of the programs above may be offered
Limestone College - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
    Student Services
  • Remedial Services Offered
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
  • Employment Services Offered
  • Placement Services For Graduates Offered
    Special Learning Opportunities
  • Distance Learning Opportunities
  • Weekend / Evening Classes Available
  • Teaching K-12 Certification Offered
    • Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
  • ROTC
    • Army
    Mission Statement
  • 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 College's 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.
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Accreditation
  • Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
    Facilities and Programs Offered
  • Library Available
    College Carnegie Classifications
  • Basic Classification
    • Baccalaureate Colleges--Diverse Fields
  • Undergraduate Classification
    • Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, No Graduate Coexistence
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
    • Medium Full-Time Four-Year, Inclusive
  • Enrollment Classification
    • Exclusively Undergraduate Four-Year
  • Size Classification
    • Small Four-Year, Primarily Residential
 
 
 
Limestone College Campus Map
 
    Admission Fees Fall 2009
  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $25.00
 
    College Credits Accepted
  • Dual Credit
  • AP Credit
    Applicant Considerations
  • High School or Secondary School GPA
    • Required
  • High School or Secondary School Rank
    • Recommended
  • High School or Secondary School Record
    • Required
  • Recommendation Consideration
    • Recommended
  • Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...)
    • Required
  • TOEFL
    • Required
 
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants1,0471,3712,418
Number Granted Admission (%)639 (61%)594 (43%)1,233 (51%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)235 (37%)218 (37%)453 (37%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam18068%
ACT ® Exam8432%
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading410490
SAT ® Math430540
SAT ® Writing--
 
ACT ® Composite1526
ACT ® English1126
ACT ® Math1526
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving74%43%42%87%
Avg Amount Receiving$8,295$4,055$2,885$7,906
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)7.5%3.1%4.2%
Number in Default672841
Number in Repayment885876964
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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2009-102008-092007-08
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees$18,300$17,300$15,900
In-State Tuition and Fees$18,300$17,300$15,900
Out of State Tuition and Fees$18,300$17,300$15,900
Books and Supplies$1,870$1,870$1,660
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$6,800$6,400$6,200
Other Expenses$4,232$4,232$3,110
Off Campus
Room and Board$6,800$6,800$6,600
Other Expenses$10,922$10,922$9,800
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$8,832$10,922$7,710
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$31,202$29,802$26,870
In-State$31,202$29,802$26,870
Out of State$31,202$29,802$26,870
Off Campus
In-District$37,892$36,892$33,960
In-State$37,892$36,892$33,960
Out of State$37,892$36,892$33,960
Off Campus with Family
In-District$29,002$28,002$25,270
In-State$29,002$28,002$25,270
Out of State$29,002$28,002$25,270
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
 AssociateBachelor
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology Degree-4
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Business Administration, Other Degree-283
Business Economics Degree-1
Commerce Degree54-
Human Resources Development Degree-24
Marketing Degree-9
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer and Information Sciences, Other Degree25
Computer and Information Systems Security Degree-16
Computer Programming Degree39
Computer Programming, Other Degree--
Computer Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other Degree733
Information Science Studies Degree-3
 
Education
Art Teacher Education Degree--
Biology Teacher Education Degree--
Elementary Education Degree-26
English and Language Arts Teacher Education Degree-1
Mathematics Teacher Education Degree-1
Music Teacher Education Degree-1
Physical Education Degree-14
Secondary Education Degree--
Social Studies Teacher Education Degree--
 
English Language and Literature
English Language and Literature Degree-4
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Athletic Training Degree-1
 
History
History Degree-8
 
Legal Professions and Studies
Pre-Law Studies Degree-1
 
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Liberal Arts Degree1335
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics Degree--
 
Physical Sciences
Chemistry Degree-4
 
Psychology
Psychology Degree-52
 
Public Administration and Social Services
Social Work Degree-90
 
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Health and Physical Education, Fitness, Other Degree-10
Sport and Fitness Administration, Management Degree-11
 
Security and Protective Services
Law Enforcement Administration Degree-28
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Drama Degree-4
Fine Studio Arts Degree-3
Graphic Design Degree-1
Music Degree-1
Music Performance Degree--
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 3,137
    • Undergraduate: 3,137
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
    • Male: 1,197 Female: 1,940
  • Undergraduate Gender
    • Male: 1,197 Female: 1,940
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
    • Full-Time: 2,200 Part-Time: 937
  • Undergraduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 2,200 Part-Time: 937
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien40.1%
American Indian110.4%
Black1,59651%
Asian130.4%
Hispanic562%
White1,39244%
Unknown652%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 18110.4%
Ages 18-1937012%
Ages 20-2132910%
Ages 22-2430610%
Ages 25-2945915%
Ages 30-3444314%
Ages 35-3939613%
Ages 40-4961119%
Ages 50-652097%
Age Over 6530.1%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees396294102
Faculty Status1799188
Tenured Faculty2626-
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service1799188
Primarily Instruction1799188
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial2929-
Other Professionals7070-
Technical and/or Paraprofessional11810414
Clerical And Secretarial64586
Service and/or Maintenance54468
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$48,975 (50)$51,222 (27)$46,337 (23)
Professor$56,233 (15)$57,208 (12)$52,333 (3)
Associate Professor$47,269 (13)$45,563 (8)$50,000 (5)
Assistant Professor$46,316 (19)$51,500 (5)$44,464 (14)
Instructor$36,917 (3)$37,250 (2)$36,250 (1)
 
11/12 Month Contract
All Faculty$34,961 (41)$35,292 (24)$34,494 (17)
Professor$78,000 (2)- (-)$78,000 (2)
Associate Professor$58,083 (3)$58,083 (3)- (-)
Assistant Professor$57,719 (8)$59,500 (5)$54,750 (3)
Lecturer$22,907 (28)$23,453 (16)$22,179 (12)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$39,797 (91)$40,706 (51)$38,639 (40)
Professor$57,126 (17)$57,208 (12)$56,928 (5)
Associate Professor$47,317 (16)$46,097 (11)$50,000 (5)
Assistant Professor$46,585 (27)$50,092 (10)$44,523 (17)
Instructor$36,917 (3)$37,250 (2)$36,250 (1)
Lecturer$18,743 (28)$19,189 (16)$18,147 (12)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Athlete Student Aid
Total Aid$2,322,211$1,249,740$1,072,471
Ratio (%)100%54%46%
 
Participants
All Athletes558350208
Unduplicated Athletes505325180
Baseball6161-
Basketball422715
Field Hockey18-18
Golf1064
Lacrosse1137934
Soccer432023
Softball20-20
Swimming391920
Tennis19910
Track and Field, Outdoor724131
Track and Field, X-Country402119
Volleyball281414
Wrestling5353-
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$25,761$26,625
Assistant Coaches-$23,824$22,452
 
Coaches
All Coaches502624
Baseball33-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches22-
Basketball633
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches422
Field Hockey2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Golf422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Lacrosse633
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches422
Soccer532
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches321
Softball3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Swimming422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Tennis211
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches---
Track and Field, Outdoor633
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches422
Track and Field, X-Country211
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches---
Volleyball422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Wrestling33-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches22-
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 57%
  • Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 43%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students40%
 
By Gender
Male36%
Female44%
 
By Race
Black30%
Asian-
Hispanic-
White47%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less20%
5 Years32%
6 Years37%
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  • Reviewed on: February 28, 2011 Flag Review
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Overall Rating: 5
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009

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