History

A Look at Limestone College

When Limestone College was established in 1845, it was the first women's college in South Carolina and one of the first in the United States.   Founders Dr. Thomas Curtis and son William Curtis, distinguished scholars from England, sought to provide educational opportunities to those who had not otherwise had them.   In the late 1960s, Limestone became fully coeducational.

Limestone's campus is a unique landscape of history and progress.   Nine buildings are included on the National Register of Historic Places.  Seven have already undergone major renovations, while the other two will receive makeovers in the next two years.

Limestone College is an accredited, independent, coeducational, four-year liberal arts institution chartered by the state of South Carolina.   Limestone is a non-denominational Christian college.   Our programs lead to a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Social Work, Associate of Arts, or Associate of Science degree.

Today, Limestone College enrolls more than 700 traditional day students and 2,800 Extended Campus students at 10 sites in South Carolina and on the Internet.   Limestone's total enrollment is more than 3,500 making it the largest private, accredited institution in South Carolina.