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Limestone University In-State vs Out-of-State Tuition Fees, Costs 2026
Use these cost cards as the first-pass money view before checking the detailed breakdown and official resources.
In-state tuition
$27,500
Out-of-state tuition
$27,500
Average net price
$20,415
Attendance cost
$40,944
Limestone University Estimated Per-Semester Cost
Many tuition guides break annual costs into fall and spring estimates. The values below divide reported annual College Scorecard cost fields by two, so use them as planning estimates and verify the actual billing schedule with Limestone University.
Tuition
Per semester: $13,750
Annual: $27,500
Room and board
Per semester: $5,040
Annual: $10,079
Books and supplies
Per semester: $620
Annual: $1,240
Other on-campus expenses
Per semester: $1,470
Annual: $2,940
Attendance cost
Per semester: $20,472
Annual: $40,944
Limestone University Estimated Four-Year Cost
The estimates below multiply current reported annual values by four. They do not include future tuition increases, changes in housing, program fees, financial aid changes or personal expenses.
Four-year tuition estimate
$110,000
Four-year attendance estimate
$163,776
Four-year average net price
$81,660
In-State vs Out-of-State Tuition
Limestone University is listed as Private nonprofit in the local dataset. In-state tuition is $27,500 and out-of-state tuition is $27,500. The reported in-state and out-of-state tuition values match in this dataset.
International Student and Private College Tuition Note
The local database lists Limestone University as Private nonprofit. Private colleges commonly report one tuition rate rather than separate resident and nonresident rates. In this dataset, Limestone University reports $27,500 for out-of-state tuition and $27,500 for in-state tuition. International student billing, visa expenses, health insurance and aid eligibility should be verified directly with the school.
Room and Board / Total Attendance Cost
Separate mandatory fee data is not available in the local College Scorecard-derived table; use tuition, room/board, books, other expenses and attendance cost as the supported cost components.
Room and board, on campus
$10,079
Housing and meal estimate where reported.
Room and board, off campus
$11,228
Off-campus living estimate where reported.
Books and supplies
$1,240
Academic supply estimate.
Other expenses, on campus
$2,940
Personal and miscellaneous estimate.
Total attendance cost
$40,944
Use as the sticker-price baseline before aid.
Average Net Price After Aid
Based on available data, the average student at Limestone University pays approximately $20,415 per year after grants and aid. This is above the South Carolina average of $16,137 and above the national average of $17,506.
Acceptance Rate and Outcomes
Acceptance Rate
98.28%
SAT Average
Not available
ACT Range
Not available
Limestone University Acceptance Rate Trend
The current College Scorecard value in this local dataset is 98.28%. This means approximately 983 applicants were admitted per 1,000 who applied, based on the local dataset enrollment of 1,528 undergraduates. Historical year-by-year acceptance rate data will appear here after multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Current dataset
98.28%
Current trend marker with historical import pending
Tuition and Cost Breakdown
Accreditation
Not available
Institutional accreditor where reported.
In-state tuition
$27,500
National avg: $20,567
Out-of-state tuition
$27,500
National avg: $20,567
Attendance cost
$40,944
Use with aid and net price.
Average net price
$20,415
State avg: $16,137. National avg: $17,506.
Pell grant rate
43.45%
Federal need-based grant indicator.
Federal loan rate
69.91%
Share using federal loans.
What Does Limestone University Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$27,500
Room and board
$10,079
Books and supplies
$1,240
Other expenses
$2,940
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$40,944
Average net price
$20,415
Average aid coverage
50%
$20,529 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Limestone University pays approximately $20,415 per year after grants and aid. This is above the South Carolina average of $16,137 and above the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Limestone University?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to South Carolina and national averages.
Limestone University net price
$20,415
South Carolina average
$16,137
National average
$17,506
Limestone University Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $27,500 and average net price at $20,415. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$27,500
Current net price
$20,415
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
27.57%
Full-time, first-time students completing within 150% of normal time.
10-Year Earnings
$44,999
Undergraduates
1,528
10-Year Median Earnings - Limestone University vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Limestone University graduates earn about 1.0x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Limestone University?
Undergraduates
1,528
Completion rate
27.57%
Below national average; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
43.45%
Above national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
69.91%
Above national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid and Scholarships
About 43.45% of Limestone University students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 69.91% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Pell grant rate
43.45%
Federal loan rate
69.91%
Students with any loan
94.27%
Average net price
$20,415
Net Price by Income Bracket
Estimate Your Net Price at Limestone University
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Limestone University's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Student Debt and Borrowing
Borrowing metrics help explain how students finance the gap between sticker price, aid and net price. Loans can make a bill payable, but they do not reduce the underlying cost like grants and scholarships.
Loan principal
$18,750
Median completer debt
$27,639
Median monthly payment
$293
Federal loan rate
69.91%
Debt and payment fields come from federal aid data where reported. Actual borrowing can vary by degree level, dependency status, aid package, family contribution and program costs.
Net Price Calculator
Use the official net price calculator for a personalized estimate. The averages on this page help with comparison, but your final price can change based on residency, aid eligibility, housing, program fees and scholarships.
Open Limestone University Net Price CalculatorFinancial Aid Application Steps
The sample guide uses step-by-step aid instructions. This version keeps the steps generic and accurate for the database, then points readers to official school and federal resources.
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1. Complete the FAFSA when eligible
Use the federal FAFSA form to start federal student aid eligibility. Some private or selective schools may require additional institutional forms.
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2. Check school-specific aid requirements
Open Limestone University's official financial aid or admissions site to confirm whether CSS Profile, tax documents or institutional forms are required.
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3. Use the net price calculator
Compare the personalized estimate with the average net price and income-bracket values shown on this page.
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4. Review grants, loans and payment deadlines
Separate grant aid from loan financing and verify billing deadlines directly with the school before committing.
Payment Guide
Use these generic steps to review tuition, aid and billing before making an enrollment decision.
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1. Confirm published tuition and fees
Review Limestone University's official tuition page and compare it with the tuition and attendance cost fields on this page.
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2. Estimate net price after aid
Use Limestone University's official net price calculator when available, then compare the estimate with average net price and income-bracket data.
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3. Review financial aid and payment options
Check grants, scholarships, federal loans, payment plans and billing deadlines directly with the school before making enrollment decisions.
Institutional Cost Resources
These institutional context fields help explain how the school appears in the federal dataset beyond student-facing tuition. They are not a bill, but they add useful background for affordability research.
Endowment
$12,654,099
Faculty salary field
$6,294
Tuition revenue per FTE
$12,662
Instructional spend per FTE
$8,367
These fields come from federal institutional data and should be read as context, not as student charges.
Accreditation
Limestone University lists Not available as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Campus Location and Contact
Limestone University is listed at 1115 College Drive, Gaffney, SC 29340-3799. Accreditor: Not available.
Address
1115 College Drive
Gaffney, SC 29340-3799
Official website
Open school websiteAdmissions policy
Selective admissions policy reported
Compare Schools
Compare Limestone University with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
- Accept. rate
- 98.28%
- Tuition
- $27,500
- Net price
- $20,415
- 10-yr earnings
- $44,999
- Accept. rate
- Not available
- Tuition
- Not available
- Net price
- Not available
- 10-yr earnings
- $88,420
- Accept. rate
- 98.09%
- Tuition
- $37,370
- Net price
- $21,002
- 10-yr earnings
- $72,085
- Accept. rate
- 38.05%
- Tuition
- $39,498
- Net price
- $22,112
- 10-yr earnings
- $71,513
- Accept. rate
- 58.59%
- Tuition
- $54,100
- Net price
- $28,984
- 10-yr earnings
- $68,964
Frequently Asked Questions
How much is Limestone University tuition?
Limestone University out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $27,500. In-state tuition is $27,500. Verify current tuition directly with the school before making enrollment decisions.
What is Limestone University's average net price?
Limestone University's average net price in the local dataset is $20,415. Net price reflects average cost after grants and scholarships where reported.
Does this page include all Limestone University fees?
The local dataset supports tuition, room and board, books, other expenses, attendance cost, net price and aid fields. Separate mandatory fee data is not available for every school, so fees should be verified with Limestone University.
What is Limestone University's acceptance rate?
Limestone University's acceptance rate in the local dataset is 98.28%.
How much is Limestone University tuition?
Limestone University's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $27,500.
What is Limestone University's average net price?
Limestone University's average net price in the local dataset is $20,415.
What does Limestone University cost for families earning under $30,000?
College Scorecard income-bracket data shows an average net price of $17,648 for Limestone University students from families earning under $30,000. Actual costs vary; use the official net price calculator for a personalized estimate.
What is Limestone University's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $44,999 for Limestone University.
How many students attend Limestone University?
The local dataset lists 1,528 undergraduate students at Limestone University.
What percentage of Limestone University students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Limestone University in the local dataset is 43.45%.
What is the federal loan rate at Limestone University?
The federal loan rate for Limestone University in the local dataset is 69.91%.
Where should I verify Limestone University data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Limestone University or the latest official federal education data.