LIM College is a private for-profit 4-year college in New York, New York with 1,187 undergraduates. It admits 96% of applicants, costs an average of $41,549 a year after grants and graduates 44% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
LIM College acceptance rate and admissions
LIM College admitted 96% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.
Test scores: Considered but not required (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.
The colored band is the middle 50% of enrolled students in fall 2024 (reading and writing 500 to 580, math 460 to 558). The tick marks the typical 4-year college. Check how your scores fit.
LIM College tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees (2025-26) | $34,676 |
|---|---|
| On-campus housing and food (2025-26) | $21,026 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $55,206 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $41,549 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $41,549 a year after grants and scholarships, $13,657 less than the full cost of attendance.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students, by family income (2024-25):
Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run LIM College's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.
LIM College graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 44% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
- Former students earned a median of $69,579 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $23,250 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 33% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
LIM College majors and what graduates earn
LIM College awarded bachelor's degrees in 7 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from marketing ($70,466).
All 7 majors at LIM College
| Major | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marketing | 43 | $52,305 | $70,466 | $23,875 |
| Business administration | 11 | n/a | $68,476 | n/a |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | 115 | $53,819 | $66,968 | $23,625 |
| Graphic and industrial design | 20 | $41,029 | $58,061 | $28,250 |
| Business | 25 | $55,030 | n/a | $20,162 |
| Communication | 19 | $45,980 | n/a | $25,500 |
| International business | 1 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at LIM College
4 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
Show 4 graduate programs
| Program | Degree | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business administration | Master's | 92 | $62,009 | $41,000 |
| Marketing | Master's | 61 | $61,632 | $44,200 |
| Business | Master's | 13 | $64,279 | n/a |
| Business analytics and operations research | Master's | 10 | n/a | n/a |
Students and location
- 1,187 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 89% women, 11% men
- 20 students for every faculty member
- Setting: large city
- Accredited by Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at LIM College?
LIM College admitted 96% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does LIM College cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $34,676. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $41,549 a year in 2024-25.
What SAT score do you need for LIM College?
The middle 50% of enrolled students scored 500 to 580 in reading and writing and 460 to 558 in math, and 19 to 25 on the ACT. Scores inside these ranges are typical for admitted students.
Is LIM College test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, LIM College reported that test scores were: considered but not required. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at LIM College?
44% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do LIM College graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $69,579 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.