About LIM College

Founded in 1939, LIM College. is a college. Located in New York, which is a city setting in New York, the campus itself is Urban. The campus is home to 1,499 full time undergraduate students, and 221 full time graduate students.

The LIM College Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 17:1. There are 22 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at LIM College include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate93%
Application Deadline
Application Fee40
SAT Range840-1013
ACT Range18-23

Admissions at LIM are considered Less Selective, with ,10% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 25 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

0% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 0% were in the top quarter, and 0% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at LIM College.

18%
“We”re apathetic”
45%
“We know about current events and vote”
36%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
64%
“Sometimes, but not often”
36%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
0%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
27%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
73%
“I feel extremely safe”
100%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
0%
“We bought the gear”
0%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
27%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
45%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
27%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
9%
“Available in class”
55%
“They keep regular office hours”
36%
“They”re always available”
73%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
27%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
0%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
9%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
64%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
18%
“We only party on weekends”
9%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
36%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
64%
“There might be people who do”
0%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
18%
“We”re apathetic”
45%
“We know about current events and vote”
36%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
0%
“We save it for the classroom”
64%
“Sometimes, but not often”
36%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
0%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
27%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
73%
“I feel extremely safe”
100%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
0%
“We bought the gear”
0%
“We live for the big game”
0%
“It”s not really our thing”
27%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
45%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
27%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
9%
“Available in class”
55%
“They keep regular office hours”
36%
“They”re always available”
73%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
27%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
0%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
9%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
64%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
18%
“We only party on weekends”
9%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
36%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
64%
“There might be people who do”
0%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”

LIM College REVIEWS

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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    21 Students rated on-campus housing 3.6 stars. 33 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    18 Students rated off-campus housing 2.9 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    17 Students rated campus food 2.5 stars. 18 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    25 Students rated campus facilities 4.3 stars. 60 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    25 Students rated class size 4.5 stars. 72 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    25 Students rated school activities 4 stars. 40 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    25 Students rated local services 4.5 stars. 80 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    25 Students rated academics 3.9 stars. 40 % gave the school a 5.0.

What's your overall opinion of LIM College?

12 Students rated LIM College

Victoria - 05/28/2020

I love this school. The learning environment is intimate, the professors are accessible, and the clubs/extracurricular are numerous. The city is our campus and we get to bring that into the classroom. There are so many internship and career opportunities along with events with industry professionals.

Frankie - 05/03/2020

LIM College gives access to students who need work experience and actual applications to a career. Teachers are professionals in their field which allows the students to get to know and understand what it looks like and feels like to be able to work in the fashion industry.

Natessa - 11/29/2018

I hope to attend LIM College in the upcoming school year. I have visited and did a week long program this past summer. I completely fell in love with the school. The most amazing thing about LIM is it's New York City and it is my dream to live there.

Megan - 11/06/2018

LIM College is a business fashion school in Midtown Manhattan, New York. Although the school is located in a very fast paced city, the faculty and students are very down to earth. The class sizes are relatively small, which is perfect for a first year college student such as myself. The professors are very knowledge and insightful, not to mention very helpful. The college website is very easy to navigate. You can keep track of current and upcoming assignments with the online syllabus, as well as school related emails. Once enrolled in a class, you might have to purchase an occasional book or two, but other than that, everything is available online. The bookstore is also available online. The online bookstore gives you the option to search each course but the course number to see what books are required. Then you have the option of purchasing new, used or renting the book. You can go ahead and pay for it ahead of time and the bookstore will notify you via email when your books are ready to be picked up, making it very convenient for a New York City student on the go. As part of the degree programs, each student must complete a minimum of three internships. These internships give the student a chance to get their foot in the door in the fashion industry, which as we all know, is very competitive and growing by the day. Although the residence hall is not close to the actual school, it is an easy commute via subway. Living at the residence hall gives the students a chance to meet other students, which is very helpful for someone who is new to New York City such as myself. It gives the student a sense of family. Overall, I would give LIM College a 5-star rating.

LIM College FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at LIM College?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for LIM College is 93%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    I would tell myself to live in the dorms because it's hard to make friends at college when you commute.

    Read all  22 answers

  3. What's unique about your campus?

    Career Services. By the time we graduate, we will have already had three full internships in the fashion industry. Our school has amazing internship and job opportunities available to students.

    Read all  6 answers

  4. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    LIM is the road to success.

    Read all  5 answers

  5. Describe the students at your school.

    They are fashionable.

    Read all  4 answers

  6. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    Before coming to this school, I wish I would have known to have previous work experience. In searching for a job, I had major competition because almost everyone else in my school had years of retail experience. I was blessed with my current job, I was hired on the spot without any experience.

    Read all  4 answers

  7. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    Must be interested/looking to go into the fashion industry, someone who is looking to make good friends (majority of people commute), helpful in projects and classes if you are creative and artistic

    Read all  4 answers

  8. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    When I tell others about Laboratory Institue of Merchandising, I bring up the phenomenal networking this college has and the endless amount of internships LIM College offers. The personal relationship you create with your professors are also something so amazing about this college.

    Read all  4 answers

  9. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    it is in the middle of the city, and also in the mdidle of the fashion capital of the world

    Read all  3 answers

  10. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    LIM is slightly unorganized and the administrative staff takes too long to respond. It is also a hassle to get things done, such as scheduling courses.

    Read all  3 answers

  11. What kind of person should attend this school?

    Person who loves the city, fashion, and diversity! LIM college main campus is on madison ave right in the middle of high end shopping.

    Read all  3 answers

  12. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    The most frustrating thing about going to my school is how expensive the tuition is. Although going to this school has provided me with various resources, including a job, it scares me knowing the amount of debt I'll be in after college.

    Read all  3 answers

  13. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    LIM is best known for being the "College for the Business of Fashion". There is no design program but all students learn vaulable business skills that are transferable to different types of jobs. LIM is also known for it's internship opportunities. Many FIT students transfer to LIM to find a job.

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Student Body

Students

92%

female

8%

male

1,499

Total Undergrad Enrollment

221

Total Grad Students

60%

Out-Of-State

34%

In-State

6%

International

Organizations

8

Student Organizations

N/A

Fraternities

N/A

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

23%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
1%
% Asian/Pacific Islander
7%
% Black or African-American
15%
% Hispanic/Latino
10%
% White or Caucasian
54%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

87% of students attending LIM College receive some sort of financial aid. 31% were awarded federal grants. While 60% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$25,725

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$900

Books and Supplies

$20,350

Room and Board

46,975

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$30,985
$30 - $48K
$33,714
$48 - $75K
$35,449
$75 - $110K
$37,212
$110K & UP
$39,338

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