Limestone College, SC
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Small • Primarily Residential
Baccalaureate College
Not Selective • High Transfer-In
Main Campus
Limestone College Rankings
Affordability45
Selectivity17
Retention4
Graduation1
Earnings25
Diversity64
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Limestone College
81%
Bachelor’s
19%
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences4%
Business, Management, Marketing32%
Communication, Journalism1%
Computer and Information Sciences8%
Education5%
English Language and Literature1%
Health Professions and Related Programs6%
History1%
Human, Family and Consumer Sciences<1%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting7%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities6%
Mathematics and Statistics<1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies4%
Psychology5%
Public Administration and Social Service15%
Visual and Performing Arts3%
Admissions
Getting into Limestone College
44%
Admission Rate
520
Median SAT Math
525
Median SAT Reading
21
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)480–560
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)480–570
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)18–23
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Limestone College
$25K
In-State Tuition
$25K
Out-of-State Tuition
$41K
Average Total Cost
$24K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $23K | $14K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $22K | $15K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $25K | $17K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $24K | $18K | $19K |
| >$110K | $28K | $19K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Limestone College
72%
Receive Federal Loans
$18K
Median Federal Debt
35%
Repayment Rate
$288
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 50% | 58% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 18% | 15% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 13% | 12% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 9% | 9% | 9% |
| >$110K | 9% | 10% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $18K | $11K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $18K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $17K | $11K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $19K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $13K | $10K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $39K | $27K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $28K | $19K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $6K | $5K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $4K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 28% | 34% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 35% | 38% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 46% | 43% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 53% | 48% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Limestone College
52%
Retention Rate
-
Transfer Rate
31%
Withdrawal Rate
39%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 22% | 35% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 39% | 47% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 37% | 48% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 27% | 37% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 36% | 47% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 46% | 38% | 47% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 65% | 51% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 50% | 42% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Limestone College
92%
Employment Rate
$32K
Median Salary
$21K
25 Pctl Salary
$44K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 92% | 87% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 89% | 85% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 89% | 86% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 89% | 85% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 87% | 84% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $9K | $7K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $21K | $16K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $32K | $26K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $44K | $38K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $57K | $50K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $32K | $26K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $34K | $29K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $37K | $31K | $35K |
Students
Students at Limestone College
2,278
Undergraduates
57%
Full-time Undergrads
27
Avg Entry Age
67
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 56% | 67% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 44% | 33% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1% | 1% | 4% |
| Black | 45% | 42% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 45% | 46% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4% | 4% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 1% | <1% | 1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 4% | 1% | 2% |
| Two or more races | <1% | 2% | 3% |
| Other race | 2% | 2% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | SC | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 39% | 47% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 17% | 18% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 13% | 15% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 15% | 13% | 14% |
| >$110K | 17% | 14% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Limestone College, SC
Gardner-Webb University
13 miles, N
Palmetto Beauty School
14 miles, SW
Converse College
17 miles, SW
Wofford College
17 miles, SW