College Overview
Type: |
Private institution |
Year Founded: |
1845 |
Religious Affiliation: |
Christian Non-Denominational |
Academic Calendar: |
Semester |
Undergrad Student Body: |
3,218 |
Local Setting: |
Suburban |
Endowment: |
$8,048,078 |
Application Deadline: |
August 26 |
Application Fee: |
$25 |
Selectivity: |
Less selective |
Tuition Costs: |
$15,000 |
Room & Board Costs: |
$6,000 |
Extracurricular Activites
Student Activities: |
choral groups, concert band, drama/theater, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, student government, yearbook |
Student Organizations: |
33 |
Honor Societies: |
Alpha Chi, Alpha Phi Sigma, Chi Alpha Sigma, Phi Alpha Theta; |
Religious Organizations: |
(Appears as submitted by school) Baptist Student Union, Christian Education & Leadership Program, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Joyful Saints Gospel Choir |
International Organizations: |
N/A |
Other Organizations: |
(Appears as submitted by school) Calciid Yearbook, Candelabra Literary Magazine, College Republicans, Computer Science & Technology Club, Criminal Justice Student Organization, Honors Program, Kappa Delta Kappa, Limestone College Activities Board, Limestone College Community Chorus, Limestone Outdoor Recreation & Education, National Association for Music Education, Musical Theatre/Drama, Phi Beta Sigma, Psychology Club, Quarry Report Newsletter, Research Group, Royal Flush Step Team, Student Alumni Leadership Council, Student Art League, Student Government Association, Students in Free Enterprise, Student Organization of Social Workers, Jazz Ensemble, Show Choir, Wind Ensemble |
Student Papers: |
N/A |
Number of Fraternities: |
0 |
Fraternity Chapter Houses |
0 |
Percent Fraternity Members: |
0% |
Number of Sororities: |
1 |
Sorority Chapter Houses |
0 |
Percent Sorority Members: |
2% |
College Services
Basic: |
nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance |
Remedial: |
math, writing, study skills, other |
Counseling: |
career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious, other |
Career: |
internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, interest inventory, interview training, other |
Local Hiring Firms: |
N/A |
Library: |
Yes |
# of Library Books: |
64,936 |
Library Facilities: |
45 electronic databases, computerized card catalog, Limestone College archive, conference room, exhibit area, libray website: http://lib.limestone.edu/ |
Museums |
Winnie Davis Hall of History (museum)
Limestone Springs Historic Distric features the campus and environs of Limestone College. Nine buildings on the College's front campus are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Two South Carolina Historical Markers describe the college's prominence in history. |
Computers Available: |
86 |
Computers At: |
computer center/labs, residence halls, library, student center |
Wired Classrooms |
0 |
Wired Labs: |
69 |
On-Campus Wireless Network: |
Yes |
Wireless Areas: |
in some classrooms |
Wireless Capacity: |
50 |
Online Registration: |
No |
Campus Safety: |
24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc) |
Campus Life
Offers Housing: |
Yes |
Campus Housing: |
Yes |
Off Campus Assistance: |
Yes |
Housing Types Available: |
women's dorms (41%), men's dorms (59%) |
Sprinkler System: |
50% |
Fire Alarms: |
100% |
Campus Size: |
109 acres |
Nearest Airports (miles): |
Greer, SC (41), Charlotte, NC (49) |
Nearest Train Stations(miles) |
Spartanburg, SC (24) |
Nearest Bus Stations (miles): |
Gaffney, SC (4) |
Cars Permittedt: |
Yes |
Army ROTC |
Offered at cooperating institution (Wofford College) |
Navy ROTC: |
Not offered |
Airforce ROTC: |
Not offered |
Alcohol Permitted: |
No |
Additional Policies: |
class attendance mandatory, honor code, hazing prohibited |
Popular Events: |
Earth Day, Midterm Madness, Casino Night, International Festival Dinner |
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