Limestone College
1115 College Drive
Gaffney, SC 29340-3799
General Information
Type: Private institution
Year Founded: 1845
Religious Affilation: Christian Non-Denominational
Academic Calendar: Semester
Size of Undergraduate Student Body: 3,218
Geographical Setting: Suburban
Endowment: $8,048,078
Admissions
Application Fee: $25
Application Deadline: August 26
Selectivity: Less selective
Expenses
Tuition and Fees: $15,000
Room/Board: $6,000
Student Services
Basic Services Offered: nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance
Remedial Services Offered: math, writing, study skills, other
Counseling Services Offered: career, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control, religious, other
Careers
Career Services Offered: internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, interest inventory, interview training, other
Students That Enter the Job Market…
Within 6 Months of Graduation: N/A
Within 1 Year of Graduation: N/A
Within 2 Years of Graduation: N/A
Firms that Hire Most Graduates: N/A
Library
Does the school have a library on campus? – Yes
Is it a member of a library consortia? – Yes
Number of books, serial backfiles, and other material including government documents: 64,936
Number of current serial subscriptions: 281
Number of microforms: 2,915
Number of audiovisuals: 3,441
Number of ebooks: 44,964
Other library facilities: 45 electronic databases, computerized card catalog, Limestone College archive, conference room, exhibit area, libray website: http://lib.limestone.edu/
Museums or other Special Academic Buildings on Campus: 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.
Technology
Is a computer course required? – Yes
Is a computer required? – No
Number of available computers for all students: 86
Available internet access? – Yes
Available email accounts? – Yes
Computers available in: computer center/labs, residence halls, library, student center
Number of available wired connections available in…
The Library (not including computer labs): 8
Classrooms: 0
Labs: 69
Other areas: 280
Is there a wireless network? – Yes
Where is wireless available? – in some classrooms
Wireless simultaneous connection capacity: 50
Recommended operating system: Microsoft
Percentage of hosting units owned by college for internet access: 100%
Are students permitted to have webpages? – No
Is there online registration? – No
Safety
Campus Safety Services Offered: 24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
Campus Life Overview
Percentage of undergrads that live in college-owned housing: 50%
Percentage of Male Undergrads Living in Fraternities: 0%
Percentage of Female Undergrads Living in Sororities: 2%
Percentage of students on campus on weekends: 60%
College Housing
Does the school offer students housing? – Yes
Percentage of students living in college-owned housing: 50%
Housing available for all unmarried students? – Yes
If on-campus housing is unavailable, does school provide assistance? – Yes
Available types of campus housing: women’s dorms (41%), men’s dorms (59%)
Percentage of college-owned housing units that are…
Singles: 0%
Doubles: 100%
Triples or Suites: 0%
Apartments: 0%
Other: 0%
Number of college-owned housing buildings: 4
Percentage of college-owned housing units that have…
A sprinkler system: 50%
Fire alarms: 100%
Wired high-speed internet access: 100%
Campus Size: 109 acres
Transportation (distances in miles)
Nearest airport(s): Greer, SC (41), Charlotte, NC (49)
Nearest train station: Spartanburg, SC (24)
Nearest bus station: Gaffney, SC (4)
Does public transportation serve campus? – No
Are all students allowed to have cars on campus? – Yes
Percentage of students with cars on campus: 70%
Student Employment
Is there school employment? – Yes
Percent of undergraduates that worked on campus in 2005-2006: – 17%
Average undergraduate wage: 601
Are freshmen discouraged from working their first term? – No
Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC)
Army ROTC: Offered at cooperating institution (Wofford College)
Navy ROTC Not offered
Air Force ROTC: Not offered
Rules and Regulations
Is legal alcohol permitted on campus? – No
Other policies: class attendance mandatory, honor code, hazing prohibited
Campus
Most popular events: Earth Day, Midterm Madness, Casino Night, International Festival Dinner
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