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Limestone University

Limestone University
1115 College Drive
Gaffney, SC 29340-3799

Official telephone: (864) 489-7151
Toll-free telephone: (800) 795-7151
Fax number: (864) 487-8706
Website: www.limestone.edu
Screen last updated on: December 2016

The admissions information below is valid for the 2016 academic year.
ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Admissions officer: Chris Phenicie,
Vice President for Enrollment Services
Contacting the office: 864 488-4554
800 795-7151, extension 554 (toll free)
864 487-8706 (fax)
admiss@limestone.edu

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? yes
Priority filing date for fall: August 1
Final filing date for fall: August 27
Freshmen are accepted for terms other than fall: yes
Percent of freshmen who enter in terms other than fall: 10%
Application fee: $25, (waived if filed online or if applicant visits campus)
Can the application fee be waived? yes
Are refunds available on the application fee? no
Is the Common Application form accepted? yes
Supplemental forms required for those using Common Application: no
Admissions requirements:
Minimum combined SAT Reasoning score of 910 (composite ACT score of 19) and minimum 2.0 GPA required.
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
A general college preparatory program is: recommended
Campus visit is: recommended
Interview is: required of some
Off-campus interview: can be arranged with admissions representative
Standardized test requirements: SAT I or ACT required
School's test preference: no preference
Aside from admissions, test scores are used for: counseling
Dates test scores should be received: September 1 for SAT I/ACT
High school units required or recommended:
English: 4 required, 4 recommended
Lab: 2 required, 2 recommended
Math: 3 required, 3 recommended
Social studies: 3 required, 3 recommended
Total: 12 required, 12 recommended
Special requirements for admission to specific programs:
  • Portfolio required of art program applicants.
  • Audition required of music program applicants.
  • Audition required of theatre program applicants.
  • Essay required of Honors program applicants.
Special programs/policies for applicants not normally admissible: conditional admission, Program for Alternative Learning Styles (PALS) for applicants not normally admissible; documentation required for eligibility.
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: no
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: yes

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report very important
  • class rank important
  • recommendations considered
  • standardized test scores very important
  • essay not considered
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview considered
  • extracurricular activities not considered
  • particular talent/ability not considered
  • character/personal qualities not considered
  • alumni/ae relationship not considered
  • geographical residence not considered
  • state residency not considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • minority affiliation not considered
  • volunteer work not considered
  • work experience not considered
Admissions is need blind: yes
Average secondary school GPA: 3.18
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 100%
Average SAT I: 500 verbal, 510 math
Average ACT: 19 English, 17 math
Test taken by majority of applicants: SAT I
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 61%
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score: 41%

UNDERGRADUATE NOTIFICATION FOR FALL TERM
Notification of admission: on a rolling basis
Acceptance of admission: no set date

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 2,684
Number of applicants offered admission: 1,346 (50%)
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 402 (30%)
School has a waiting list policy: no
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 23%
Tuition deposit amount: $50, refundable until June 1.
Room deposit amount: $50, nonrefundable
Admission may be deferred: yes, up to 3 semesters

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