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Gaffney, South Carolina

Limestone University Tuition, Fees, Net Price and Financial Aid

Review Limestone University tuition, fees, average net price after aid, attendance cost, financial aid signals and student outcomes from the local College Scorecard and IPEDS-derived dataset.

Out-of-state tuition

$27,500

Average net price after aid

$20,415

Total attendance cost

$40,944

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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

Earlier releases Current

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 Room and board Books and supplies Other expenses Fees and remainder

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 out-of-state tuition $27,500
Current average 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.

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Financial 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.

  1. 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. 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. 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. 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.

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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

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Admissions policy

Selective admissions policy reported

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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.

Limestone University
Accept. rate
98.28%
Tuition
$27,500
Net price
$20,415
10-yr earnings
$44,999
Medical University of South Carolina
Accept. rate
Not available
Tuition
Not available
Net price
Not available
10-yr earnings
$88,420
Citadel Military College of South Carolina
Accept. rate
98.09%
Tuition
$37,370
Net price
$21,002
10-yr earnings
$72,085
Clemson University
Accept. rate
38.05%
Tuition
$39,498
Net price
$22,112
10-yr earnings
$71,513
Wofford College
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.