Campus & Student Life at Limestone College

Home to about 1,818 undergraduates in 2020, Limestone College is a small, private college located in Gaffney, South Carolina. This is a great opportunity for those who would thrive in a charming, small-town atmosphere. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Limestone College can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Limestone College Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

Limestone College Has a Disability Services Site

For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Limestone College Disability Services.

Limestone College for the Military

While not a "service academy", Limestone College does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. There is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Limestone College Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Limestone College for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Limestone College

Limestone College offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Limestone College

Limestone College has a comparatively small, student body. There were 1,818 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 1,399 (77.0%). Part-time attendance was 419 (23.0%).

Limestone College is Ranked #469 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Limestone College receives top marks for overall diversity. We rank Limestone College #469 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Limestone College by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Limestone College Diversity Guide.

Limestone College Competes in the NCAA

Limestone College has a total of 701 student athletes, 442 men and 259 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Limestone College Athletics