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Limestone University

Gaffney, South Carolina 29340-3799

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Known for business

Limestone University is a private institution in Gaffney with particular strength in business and computer science.

A small campus of 1.5K undergraduates with a 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

28% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $44,999 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $20,415.

Motto
Toward The Light
Mascot
Saint Bernard (dog)
Type
Private university
Division
Division II

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98%Acceptance
SAT Avg
1,528Students
11:1Student:Faculty
28%Grad Rate
$44,999Earnings 10yr
$20,415Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Limestone University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate98.3%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

98.3%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$27,500
Room & Board$10,079
Books & Supplies$1,240
Total Cost of Attendance$40,944
Average Net Price$20,415
Median Debt at Graduation$27,639
Monthly Payment (10yr)$293

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$17,648
$30–48K$18,035
$48–75K$21,930
$75–110K$20,986
$110K+$24,483

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$20,415

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

30.1%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$18,750

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

9

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Programs (39)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
1,528
Gender Split
50% / 50%
Women / Men
First Generation
43%
Pell Grant Recipients
43%

Race & Ethnicity

White 39%
Black 19%
Hispanic 13%
Asian 1%
Two+ 1%
Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate27.6%
Freshman Retention63.6%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$38,713
8 Years$43,792
10 Years$44,999

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$37,200
Men
$51,400

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

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