LIM College (LIM)

Private for-profit four-year university in New York, NY that costs an average of $41,549 a year after financial aid, admits 96% of applicants and graduates 44% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$41,549
Acceptance rate
96%
Graduation rate
44%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$69,579

Private for-profitLarge city1,187 undergraduates

Cost of LIM

Total cost of attendance (per year)$55,206
Tuition and fees, in-state$34,676
Housing and food (on campus)$21,026
Books and supplies$900
Average net price after aid$41,549

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$40,278
$30,001–48,000$38,430
$48,001–75,000$38,073
$75,001–110,000$40,423
$110,001+$46,180

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with LIM's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rate96%
Average SAT1,035
SAT reading (25th–75th percentile)500–580
SAT math (25th–75th percentile)460–558
ACT composite (25th–75th percentile)19–25
Test scoresConsidered but not required

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate44%
First-year retention73%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$58,848
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$69,579
Rank in New York (earnings)57th of 140 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$23,250
Typical monthly loan payment$264 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants42%
Students with federal loans64%

Majors and programs at LIM

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (7)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Business/Commerce58$55,030$20,162
Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations224$53,819$23,625
Marketing94$52,305$23,875
Communication and Media Studies41$45,980$25,500
Design and Applied Arts34$41,029$28,250
Business Administration, Management and Operations19——
International Business7——

Certificate programs (2)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations———
Design and Applied Arts———

Associate's degree programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations37—$12,000

Master's degree programs (6)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Business/Commerce22$64,279—
Business Administration, Management and Operations165$62,009$41,000
Marketing135$61,632$44,200
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other———
Design and Applied Arts———
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods10——

Graduate certificate programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Design and Applied Arts———

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Dominican University New YorkOrangeburg$25,97163%$66,205
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About LIM

TypePrivate for-profit four-year university
LocationNew York, NY
SettingLarge city
Undergraduates1,187
Student-to-faculty ratio20 to 1
AccreditorMiddle States Commission on Higher Education
Websitelimcollege.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is LIM's acceptance rate?

LIM College admits 96% of applicants. Admitted students average 1,035 on the SAT.

How much does LIM cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $55,206 a year (tuition and fees: $34,676). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $41,549 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $40,278.

How much do LIM graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $69,579 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 57th of 140 similar colleges in New York. The best-paid bachelor's program is business/commerce ($55,030 a year after graduation).

What is LIM's graduation rate?

44% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 73% of first-year students return for a second year.