Limestone University is a private university located in Gaffney, South Carolina, USA. The following is a detailed introduction to the school:

School Overview

Historical Origin: Founded in 1845, it was originally the first women's college in South Carolina, and became a coeducational educational institution in the late 1960s.

Location: Located at 1115 College Drive in Gaffney, the zip code is 29340-3799.

Campus Environment: The campus covers an area of ​​125 acres, with a beautiful environment and shady trees. The lakes and trails on campus provide students with a good learning and leisure space.

Academic Situation

Major Settings: The school offers a number of undergraduate and graduate majors, covering liberal arts, business, education, health sciences and other fields. Among them, the School of Business and the School of Education have received wide acclaim. Majors such as computer science have also gradually attracted attention with the development of information technology. In addition, psychology and social work majors also have certain advantages and characteristics.

Teaching mode: small class teaching is adopted, and the ratio of students to professors is 11:1. This mode allows teachers to give students more attention and guidance, which helps students better master knowledge and improve their abilities.

Degree Award: Undergraduate and master's degrees can be awarded.

Student situation

Student size and composition: In the fall of 2022, the number of undergraduate students is 1,602, the number of graduate students is 184, and the total number is 1,786. The gender ratio of students is relatively balanced, with a male-female ratio of about 49:51. The racial composition is diverse, with minority students accounting for 39%.

Student Activities and Clubs: There are more than 53 student activities and clubs on campus, including academic clubs, cultural and art groups, sports clubs, etc. Students can choose to participate according to their interests and hobbies, enrich their extracurricular life, and expand their comprehensive qualities.

Faculty

The school's faculty configuration is relatively superior. Many professors have rich practical experience in their respective fields and actively participate in research and academic activities, and can provide students with high-quality teaching and guidance.

Admission Requirements and Financial Aid

Admission Requirements: The undergraduate admission rate is about 90%. When applying, high school GPA is generally required to reach about 3.5, SAT scores are between 975-1170, and ACT scores are between 20-27.

Financial Aid: The school provides students with a certain amount of financial aid. The average amount of need-based aid packages is about US$21,145 to help students reduce their financial burden and successfully complete their studies.

School Ranking

In the 2024 U.S. News & World Report In the 2018 Best Colleges rankings, Limestone University was ranked 63rd among regional colleges in the South and 67th among top performers in social mobility.