Limestone University
Limestone University is a private non-profit college or university in Gaffney, SC, with about 30 programs reporting completions in the federal extract used on this page. It reports a completion rate of about 35.33% for the cohort window published by the Education Department—one yardstick, not the whole story of student success.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $27,800
- 2024 Average Net Price: $19,588 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 97.26% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,482 85.5% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 35.33%
Limestone University: what the data shows
Common questions about Limestone University, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Limestone University?
Limestone University is located in Gaffney, SC (ZIP 29340-3799).
NCES locale classification: Town distant.
Is Limestone University public or private?
Limestone University is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Limestone University cost?
Published tuition: $27,800.
Average net price after aid: $19,588.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $16,772 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $15,920 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $18,607 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $23,314 |
| $110,001+ | $23,320 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $111,200.
How hard is it to get into Limestone University?
Admission rate: 97.26%.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Limestone University?
Total enrollment: 1,482 students.
About 85% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Limestone University?
150%-time completion rate: 35.33%.
First-year retention: 64.1%.
What do graduates of Limestone University earn?
Median earnings: $38,713 six years after entry; $44,999 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $27,639.
43.43% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Limestone University known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (545 completions)
- Social Work (113 completions)
- Business Administration, Management, & Operations (105 completions)
- CIP 520201 (47 completions)
- Health & Medical Administrative Services (43 completions)
- Liberal Arts & Sciences (39 completions)
- Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences, Other (32 completions)
- CIP 520299 (27 completions)
- General Psychology (18 completions)
- Criminal Justice & Corrections (17 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Limestone University a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 97.26%; completion rate 35.33%; median earnings $44,999 at 10 years; net price $19,588. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$27,800
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Limestone University was $27,800.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$19,588
2024 Value
In 2024 Limestone University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $19,588.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$78,352 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$19,588 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$111,200 4-Year Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Limestone University.
Financial Aid by Income Level
43.43% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
67.58% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
Not reported
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Limestone University was not reported in the College Scorecard extract for this institution.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Limestone University in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $22,080 | $22,080 | $21,619 |
| 2014 | $23,000 | $23,000 | $21,788 |
| 2015 | $23,900 | $23,900 | $22,378 |
| 2016 | $23,900 | $23,900 | $23,519 |
| 2017 | $25,025 | $25,025 | $24,073 |
| 2018 | $25,025 | $25,025 | $24,083 |
| 2019 | $26,300 | $26,300 | $22,707 |
| 2020 | $26,300 | $26,300 | $25,160 |
| 2021 | $26,300 | $26,300 | $22,047 |
| 2022 | $26,300 | $26,300 | $23,290 |
| 2023 | $27,500 | $27,500 | $20,415 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
97.26% Acceptance Rate
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
85.5% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Limestone University in 2024 is 1,482 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
64.1%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
22.60% 100% Completion Time
35.33% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 22.60% of students graduating from Limestone University completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Limestone University.
Return on Investment
$27,639 Median Student Debt
$44,999 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
61.42% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
474.32% Return on Investment
6.1 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Limestone University.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
Social Work: 113 completions
Business Administration, Management, & Operations: 105 completions
CIP 52.0201: 47 completions
Health & Medical Administrative Services: 43 completions
Liberal Arts & Sciences: 39 completions
Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related Sciences, Other: 32 completions
CIP 52.0299: 27 completions
General Psychology: 18 completions
Criminal Justice & Corrections: 17 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 545 completions
Most popular programs at Limestone University.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Limestone University graduates.
About
Limestone University is a private non-profit institution located in Gaffney, SC, offering 30 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 1,482 students. The admission rate is 97.26%. The institution maintains a 35.33% graduation rate. Approximately 43.43% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Location
Gaffney, SC 29340-3799
Region: Southeast
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 35.33% graduation rate at Limestone University falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
FAQ
How much does Limestone University cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $27,800 and average net price is $19,588 in the latest College Scorecard data.
How hard is it to get into Limestone University?
The admission rate is 97.3% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data.
What do graduates of Limestone University earn?
Median earnings are $38,713 six years after entry and $44,999 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Limestone University?
The 150%-time completion rate is 35.3% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Limestone University students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $27,639.
How big is Limestone University?
Total enrollment is about 1,482 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Limestone University public or private?
Limestone University is a private nonprofit institution located in Gaffney, SC.
Is Limestone University an HBCU?
No. Limestone University is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Limestone University a tribal college?
No. Limestone University is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Limestone University a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Limestone University does not meet that proxy (reported share 11.9%).
Is Limestone University religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Limestone University in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.