Limestone named among best in the South by US News and World Report

Limestone College has been named as one of the best regional colleges by US News and World Report, which announced its annual education rankings earlier this month.

A small, private liberal arts institution based in Gaffney, SC, Limestone College is listed as the 64th best regional college in the South, according to the report.

In its report, US News and World Report noted that, “Limestone College is a private institution that was founded in 1845. The school has 63.4 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students, and the student-faculty ratio at Limestone College is 13:1.”

US News and World Report also ranks Limestone No.21 in the South Region on its 2015 “Best Colleges For Veterans” list.

To be considered for the veterans list, the institution must be a member of the Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges (SOC) Consortium, certified for the GI Bill, and participate in the Yellow Ribbon Program.

“We’re extremely proud of the progress we continue to make at Limestone College,” said Dr. Walt Griffin, president. “While our priority will always be to provide the very best education possible to our students, and not necessarily national rankings, it’s certainly nice to be recognized. Making these lists says a lot about the faculty and staff we have, and the quality of students we are attracting.”