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.

Ten buildings are included on the National Register of Historic Places.  Nine have undergone major renovations. Although these historic buildings offer a picture of Limestone's past, they also house the modern technology necessary to make Limestone a liberal arts college with a view of the future.

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 Master of Business Administration, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Social Work, Associate of Arts, or Associate of Science degree.

Today, Limestone College enrolls more than 825 traditional day students and 2,800 Extended Campus students at eight sites in South Carolina and on the Internet.   Limestone's total enrollment is more than 3,500 making it the largest private, regionally accredited institution in South Carolina.

Limestone College is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools to award associate, baccalaureate, and masters degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033 - 4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Limestone College. Normal inquiries about the institution, such as admission requirements, financial aid, and educational programs should be addressed directly to Limestone College.