Limestone College
Non-profit
Public
Private
Regional
Limestone College was founded in 1845 as the first women's postsecondary school in South Carolina. Today, the institution offers coeducational academic programs at its Gaffney campus and online through asynchronous courses powered by Blackboard. Distance learners can prepare for baccalaureate transfer by obtaining an associate of general studies. They may also enroll in two-year programs in information technology and computer programming. Undergraduate students can pursue fully online bachelor's degrees in social work, psychology, criminal justice, and human resource training and development. Licensed RNs can earn their bachelor of nursing in as few as 12 months. Additionally, Limestone delivers a remote bachelor of business administration program that covers topics like ethical issues in the workplace, managerial accounting, and international policy. Business majors can pick a generalist track or pursue one of four concentrations. Aspiring college students should submit high school transcripts and ACT/SAT scores. To enroll as a transfer student, applicants need at least 12 credits earned with a 2.0 GPA or higher. Financial aid opportunities include the merit-based Founders Scholarship. Limestone also offers a 50% tuition discount for active-duty members of the military, reserves, and National Guard personnel.
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Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
51% of students
were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools
with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but
are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
69% of full-time
students stayed to continue their studies the following academic
year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall
2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
68% of students
graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their
studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are
not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners.
Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
| Test scores: | Required | High school transcript: | Not required or recommended |
| High school rank: | Not required or recommended | Letter of recommendation: | Not required or recommended |
| High school GPA: | Required | Open admission: | No |
| Completion of college prep program: | Recommended | Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL): |
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment: Yes
Advance placement (AP) credits: Yes
Credit for qualified life experience*:
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*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials,
or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a
portfolio to earn credit.
Learning Environment
2k
Students enrolledOnline student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio
70%
Online student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio
15:1
Student to faculty ratio
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
| # | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | ✔ | ✔ | ✕ |
| 2 | Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 3 | Education | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| 4 | English Language And Literature/Letters | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 5 | Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 6 | Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 7 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | ✔ | ✔ | ✕ |
| 8 | Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 9 | Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
| 10 | Philosophy And Religious Studies | ✔ | ✔ | ✕ |
| 11 | Psychology | ✔ | ✔ | ✕ |
| 12 | Theology And Religious Vocations | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |