# LIM College

New York, NY. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/lim-college

LIM College is a private for-profit college in New York, NY with 1,187 undergraduates. It admits 96% of applicants, and admitted students average 1035 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $41,549 per year ($40,278 for families earning under $30,000). 44% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $69,579 ten years after enrolling.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 96% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test optional (considered if submitted) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 1,037 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 1,024 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | 500–580 (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | 460–558 (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | 19–25 (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $55,206 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $41,549 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $40,278 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $38,430 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $38,073 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $40,423 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $46,180 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 1,187 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 44% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $69,579 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $23,250 (FY2024) |

## What LIM College considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Considered
- Class rank: Considered
- Essay or personal statement: Considered
- Recommendations: Considered
- Demonstrated competencies: Not considered
- Legacy status: Not considered
- Work experience: Considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## FAQ

**What is LIM College's acceptance rate?**

LIM College admits 96% of applicants, which makes it open.

**What SAT score do you need for LIM College?**

The middle 50% of admitted students scored 500–580 on SAT Reading and Writing and 460–558 on SAT Math; the average total is 1035.

**What ACT score do you need for LIM College?**

The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 19–25.

**Is LIM College test optional?**

Test optional (considered if submitted).

**How many students apply to LIM College?**

In Fall 2023, 1,037 students applied to LIM College and 1,024 were admitted; 248 enrolled.

**Does LIM College consider legacy status?**

No. LIM College reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

**Does LIM College require an essay?**

LIM College reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).

**How much does LIM College cost?**

The sticker cost of attendance is $55,206 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $41,549.

**What is LIM College's graduation rate?**

44% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.


## Sources

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 192271. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology