Limestone University

Gaffney, SC · Private nonprofit · Graduate degree-granting

Limestone University, based in Gaffney, South Carolina, is a private nonprofit institution, accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges. With 1,482 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $44,999 ten years after enrollment, which is 10% above the national median of $40,747. Regarding student success, the graduation rate is 31.6%. Mmedian graduate debt is $27,639, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 1.63x. The average net price after financial aid is $19,588 per year. The most popular programs include Business Administration & Management, Social Work, Health Services Administration, Marketing, and Psychology.

Key Outcomes

Median Earnings (10yr)
$44,999
Graduation Rate
31.6%
Median Debt
$27,639
Average Net Price
$19,588
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
0.57x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
1.63x

Admissions & Enrollment

Total Enrollment
1,482
Admission Rate
97.3%
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
64.1%

Cost

In-State Tuition
$27,800
Out-of-State Tuition
$27,800
Pell Grant Rate
43.4%
Federal Loan Rate
67.6%

Net Cost by Family Income

Income $0–$30K
$16,772
Income $30K–$48K
$15,920
Income $48K–$75K
$18,607
Income $110K+
$23,320

Student Demographics

Women
56.1%
White
40.0%
Black
29.4%
Hispanic
11.9%
Asian
0.6%
Two or More Races
3.0%

Student Loan Performance

Repayment Rate (3yr)
34.9%

Accreditations

Programs (29)

Bachelor (17)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Business Administration & Management $57,753 115
Social Work $42,759 53
Health Services Administration $50,657 33
Marketing $71,116 28
Psychology $46,661 26
Computer & Information Systems Security $73,092 17
Liberal Arts & Sciences $52,309 16
Human Resources Management $53,352 16
Criminal Justice & Corrections $45,133 15
Computer & Information Sciences Not reported 14
Computer Programming Not reported 11
Sports & Fitness $42,807 11
Teacher Education Not reported 10
Biology Not reported 10
Secondary Education Not reported 5
Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment Not reported 5
History Not reported 3

Master (3)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Business Administration & Management $69,829 50
Social Work Not reported 41
Medical Illustration Not reported 6

Associate (3)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Business Not reported 14
Liberal Arts & Sciences Not reported 8
Computer & Information Sciences Not reported 6
Show 6 additional programs with limited data
Program Level Completers
Communications Bachelor 2
Music Bachelor 2
Computer Programming Associate 1
Mathematics Bachelor 1
Registered Nursing Bachelor 1
Business Information Systems Bachelor 1

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