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LIM College

LIM

New York, New York 10017-0000

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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Business-focusedTight-knitUrban

Known for business — close-knit campus

LIM College is a private urban institution in New York, New York. The school is accessible to a wide range of students, with an average SAT of 1090.

A small campus of 1.1K undergraduates with a 22:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

53% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $58,956 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $37,514.

Established
1939
Motto
The Business of Fashion Lifestyle
Type
Private for-profit college

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99%Acceptance
1090SAT Avg
1,133Students
22:1Student:Faculty
53%Grad Rate
$58,956Earnings 10yr
$37,514Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate98.8%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1090

Reading & Writing
520610
Math
470590

ACT Score Range

Composite
1525

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Financial Aid

Pell Grant eligible
36%
First-generation
33%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition$31,950
Room & Board$19,656
Books & Supplies$900
Total Cost of Attendance$50,471
Average Net Price$37,514
Median Debt at Graduation$24,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$254

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$34,976
$30–48K$34,711
$48–75K$36,462
$75–110K$38,508
$110K+$40,413

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

37.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

4.1%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$17,500

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

8

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

2

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

1

Motor Vehicle Theft

1

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

2

Drug Arrests

2

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Academics

Student-faculty ratio
22:1

Programs (16)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

68%

Below Average

Student Body

Undergrads
1,133
Gender Split
89% / 11%
Women / Men
First Generation
33%
Pell Grant Recipients
36%

Race & Ethnicity

White 38%
Black 22%
Hispanic 21%
Asian 8%
Int'l 8%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate53.0%
Freshman Retention67.8%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$45,359
10 Years$58,956

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

  • History LIM College was founded in 1939 by retail and education expert Maxwell F.
  • LIM became co-ed in 1971 and Maxwell's son, Adrian G.
  • In 2009, the school changed its name to LIM College.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

160Very High

Estimated from NY state average + large city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 30"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

New Yorkpop. 8.3M
3 mi(5 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
83 mi(144 min)
Bostonpop. 675K
187 mi(324 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

LGA New York LaGuardia6 mi
EWR Newark Liberty11 mi
JFK New York JFK13 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA187 mi · ~5h 24m drive
New York, NY3 mi · ~5 min drive
Hartford, CT97 mi · ~2h 48m drive
Providence, RI152 mi · ~4h 23m drive
Albany, NY132 mi · ~3h 49m drive
Syracuse, NY194 mi · ~5h 36m drive
Rochester, NY250 mi · ~7h 13m drive
Buffalo, NY292 mi · ~8h 26m drive
Philadelphia, PA83 mi · ~2h 24m drive
Pittsburgh, PA316 mi · ~9h 8m drive
Harrisburg, PA156 mi · ~4h 30m drive
Newark, NJ10 mi · ~17 min drive
Trenton, NJ55 mi · ~1h 35m drive
Southern (moderate winters, warm summers)

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