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Limestone University Business Programs

Limestone University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Gaffney, SC. A Distant Town offers an ideal setting near the excitement of urban amenities.

Limestone University Rankings

Limestone University has earned the following rankings for business programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#70 of 78	State — South Carolina
Overall Quality	#941 of 1,106	Region — Southeast
Overall Quality	#4186 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is Limestone University?

Get in touch with Limestone University can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	1115 College Drive, Gaffney, SC 29340-3799
Phone:	86448971510
Website:	www.limestone.edu/
Admissions:	www.limestone.edu/admissions
Financial Aid:	www.limestone.edu/financial-aid

How Do I Get Into Limestone University?

You can apply to Limestone University online at: www.limestone.edu/admissions

Limestone University is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Limestone University

This is what Limestone University looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Neither required nor recommended

How Hard Is It To Get Into Limestone University?

Limestone University admits 97%, making it highly accessible. Be sure to prepare a complete application and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 11% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Selectivity numbers at Limestone University vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	1,454	1,421	98%
Women	1,555	1,505	97%

Can I Afford Limestone University?

The average net price after aid at Limestone University is $20,415. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$26,700
In-State Fees	$1,100
Out-of-State Tuition	$26,700
Out-of-State Fees	$1,100
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$27,800
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$27,800

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 20% of students at Limestone University receive some form of financial aid (325 students).

Approximately 89% of students at Limestone University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $16,943 per student.

43% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,741.

Student Loan Debt

68% of Limestone University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $9,960 per year.

Limestone University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 264 students enrolled at Limestone University. Limestone University is classified as a 1,000 - 4,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields.

Gender Diversity

Of the 1,528 undergraduate students at Limestone University, approximately 49% are male and 51% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Limestone University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	9
Black or African American	432
Hispanic	174
White	598
American Indian/Alaska Native	6
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	1
Two or More Races	44
Non-Resident	74

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Limestone University break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
South Carolina	197
North Carolina	32
Georgia	14
New York	11
Florida	10

Additionally, approximately 4.9% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Limestone University Graduate Student Diversity

184 of Limestone University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Master’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Limestone University, approximately 41% are male and 59% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Limestone University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	1
Black or African American	85
Hispanic	16
White	59
American Indian/Alaska Native	0
Two or More Races	6
Non-Resident	9

Online Learning at Limestone University

Limestone University provides online programs for students who need flexibility.

864 undergraduate students at Limestone University took at least one online class — of those, 525 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 0 students took at least one online class and 262 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Business Programs at Limestone University

These business majors are available at Limestone University, showing degrees awarded by level in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Business/Commerce, General	90	6	—	105
Business Administration, Management and Operations	42	32	—	74
Marketing	15	—	—	15
Human Resources Management and Services	14	—	—	14

Academic Programs at Limestone University

Limestone University offers 15 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Master’s degree.

Institutional Profile

Limestone University maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Implied no
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.