Declining college enrollment and rising costs mean Limestone University in Gaffney, South Carolina, may have to close with a financial need of $6 million.

GAFFNEY, S.C. (WSPA) – A South Carolina university could soon close its doors after 179 years unless it can secure a significant sum of money. Limestone University in Gaffney, SC held meetings ...

Limestone University, a private Christian liberal arts college in Gaffney previously known as Limestone College, was founded in 1845 as one of the first women’s colleges in the country.

It was South Carolina’s first single-gender college serving females. About 1,000 students currently attend classes on campus. Another 750 take courses online.

Limestone University in Gaffney, South Carolina, will be closing its doors after nearly two centuries of serving students across the state. The University's Board of Trustees announced plans to ...

Located in Gaffney, Limestone was founded before the Civil War as a college for females. This article originally appeared on Herald-Journal: Following faculty request, Limestone president will ...

GAFFNEY, S.C. (WSPA) – A South Carolina university could soon close its doors after 179 years unless it can secure a significant sum of money. Limestone University in Gaffney, SC held meetings ...

GAFFNEY, S.C. (WSPA) – A South Carolina university could soon close its doors after 179 years unless it can secure a significant sum of money. Limestone University in Gaffney, SC held meetings ...