by our College Data Analytics TeamThis overview lays out the cost of attending Limestone University, spanning what it costs to attend, projected costs over a degree, net price, debt outcomes, and aid equity.
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The full cost of attending Limestone University stands at about $40,944.00 annually.
The three scenarios below move from the full sticker price, to the net price after average aid, to the net price low-income students typically pay.
| Tuition and fees | $27,800.00 |
| + Room, board & other expenses | $13,144.00 |
| Total cost | $40,944.00 |
| That is 25% above the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $40,944.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$21,083.00 |
| Net price | $19,861.00 |
| That is 39% below the national average net price. |
| Total cost | $40,944.00 |
| − Grants and scholarships | −$23,899.00 |
| Net price | $17,045.00 |
| That is 48% below the national average net price. | |
| For the full breakdown, see tuition and fees and room and board. |
The reported cost series has been increasing by roughly 1.9% per year; the projections below compound that across a degree. These tables carry the cost across a degree for three cases: low-income w/ aid, average aid, and no aid. Loan math assumes ten-year repayment at 6.8% interest.
| Projected 4-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| Freshman year | $17,366.00 | $20,235.00 | $41,716.00 |
| Senior year | $18,367.00 | $21,401.00 | $44,119.00 |
| Total 4-year net price | $71,453.00 | $83,258.00 | $171,639.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $27,221.00 | $31,718.00 | $65,388.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $822.00 | $958.00 | $1,975.00 |
| Total amount paid | $98,674.00 | $114,976.00 | $237,027.00 |
| Projected 2-year net costs | Low Income w/ Aid | w/ Average Aid | No Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual growth rate | 1.9% | 1.9% | 1.9% |
| Freshman year | $17,366.00 | $20,235.00 | $41,716.00 |
| Senior year | $17,693.00 | $20,617.00 | $42,502.00 |
| Total 2-year net price | $35,060.00 | $40,852.00 | $84,217.00 |
| 10-year loan interest @ 6.8% | $13,356.00 | $15,563.00 | $32,084.00 |
| Total monthly payment | $403.00 | $470.00 | $969.00 |
| Total amount paid | $48,416.00 | $56,415.00 | $116,301.00 |
For the complete net-price picture, see the Net Price section.
Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships are subtracted from the published sticker price. It is usually a better planning number than the sticker cost above.
| Average net price (on-campus) | $19,588.00 |
| Average net price (off-campus) | $20,415.00 |
Net price is not the same for every family — it falls as financial need rises and grant aid increases. Below, average net price is broken out by family income:
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $17,648.00 |
| $30,000 to $48,000 | $18,035.00 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $21,930.00 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $20,986.00 |
| Over $110,000 | $24,483.00 |
Run your own numbers with the Limestone University Net Price Calculator, or contact the financial aid office.
Dig into how aid is awarded on the financial aid breakdown.
The median amount borrowed by graduates of Limestone University stands at $18,750.00, which federal data classifies as a Low ($10-20k) debt-load classification.
The percentile spread of debt at graduation is shown below:
| Percentile | Debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| 10th | $3,789.00 |
| 25th | $6,250.00 |
| Median (50th) | $18,750.00 |
| 75th | $27,712.00 |
| 90th | $38,750.00 |
The 10th-to-90th-percentile spread is one signal of how variable debt outcomes are across the student body.
Dig deeper into debt on the student loan debt page.
Debt outcomes vary substantially with family income. Below the data splits borrowers across three income groups:
| Family income | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| Low income | $20,000.00 |
| Middle income | $18,750.00 |
| High income | $15,000.00 |
On average, low-income graduates leave with $5,000.00 more than graduates from high-income families.
First-gen students typically face different financial-aid contexts than students whose parents attended college.
| Student group | Median debt at graduation |
|---|---|
| First-generation students | $18,750.00 |
| Continuing-generation students | $17,500.00 |
First-gen borrowers at Limestone University leave with $1,250.00 more debt than continuing-generation students.
Pell Grants are the largest source of federal need-based aid for undergrads. Looking at Pell recipients versus non-recipients tells us how debt is distributed across need.
The gap between Pell-eligible and non-Pell median debt at Limestone University is $7,056.00. Federal data flags this school for Pell-related debt inequity.
The federal default-rate tier for Limestone University is Low (<5%).
| Window | Cohort default rate |
|---|---|
| 2-year | 9.2% |
To put the rates in context, Stafford loans at Limestone University total $348,269,016.00 covering 14,353 loan recipients.
Veterans and active-duty service members may qualify for substantial federal education benefits including the GI Bill and Department of Defense tuition support.
| GI Bill recipients | 54 |
| Avg GI Bill amount | $9,197.00 |
| DoD Tuition Assistance recipients | 81 |
| Avg DoD Tuition Assistance | $2,667.00 |
For the full rundown of veteran and military benefits, see the veterans benefits detail.
Use the figures above as a launch point, then think through Limestone University, consider the following:
Dig further into the cost picture with the related pages below:
Data sources. Figures on this page draw from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), and MediaFactual editorial review. Net-price calculator and financial-aid office links are taken from the institution’s own published data.