LIM College has been educating the fashion business's future leaders since 1939—and our location in midtown Manhattan is the perfect setting for our "learn by doing" approach. We blend real-world experience with academic study, equipping you with specialized knowledge and skills and giving you opportunities to apply them in the field. Through required internships, you'll find out firsthand what it's like to have a career in fashion, honing what you've learned in your courses and making valuable career connections along the way.
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Contact & Visit
Campus Visits Contact
Contact
Maura La Hara
Director of Admissions and Operations
Director of Admissions and Operations
Address
12 East 53rd Street
New York, NY 10022
New York, NY 10022
Phone
212-752-1530
Email
admissions@limcollege.edu
Experience College Life
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Museum of Modern Art
Statue of Liberty
Fifth Avenue Shopping
Times Square
Central Park
Statue of Liberty
Fifth Avenue Shopping
Times Square
Central Park
Campus Tours
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: Varies
Dates: Year-round
Times: Varies
Average Length: Varies
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews
Yes
Information Sessions
Available
Times
Wednesdays at 2:00pm and Friday at 10:00
Faculty and Coach Visits
Dates/Times Available
Class Visits
Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available
Transportation
Types of Transportation Available to Campus
Local taxi, bus, subway
Local Airport, Bus Station, Train Station
Driving Instructions to Campus
Not Recommended
Local Accommodations
Range of typical large city hotel offerings.
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Admissions
Overall
From The School
All applicants must apply online and submit:
Completed Application
Personal Essay
High School and College (if applicable) Transcripts
Letter of Recommendation
Resume/Activity Sheet
Interview (if applicable)
Application Fee ($40)
Overview
Applicants: 1,348
Acceptance Rate: 83%
Average HS GPA: 2.98
SAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
490 - 580
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
480 - 570
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
18 - 23
Testing Policies
Standardized testing policy for use in admission
Test Optional
Deadlines
Early Action — November 15
Other Admission Factors
Academic
Rigor of Secondary School Record
Academic GPA
Selectivity Rating
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Academics
Overall
From The School
Academic Programs
At LIM College, we take an experience-based approach to education. It's the best way to learn how all aspects of the global fashion business work together—while giving you the knowledge and skills you'll need to thrive.
No matter your major, you'll learn from faculty with extensive experience in their fields, including many current fashion and business professionals. Core courses will teach you the foundational skills needed in any field, including the ability to think critically, communicate effectively, and analyze data.
You'll also complete required internships, applying and refining your skills while building invaluable professional contacts. Guest speakers, industry competitions and special projects, and visits to fashion companies provide even more opportunities to connect the dots between learning and doing.
Because your time is valuable and flexibility is key, we've structured our programs to ensure you're always making progress toward your degree. Our adaptable curriculum allows you to explore your interests and discover new talents through electives, minors, and study abroad opportunities. Our academic approach also makes changing your major or transferring to LIM, while staying on track for graduation, simple and straightforward. Further, many of our courses—as well as some entire degree programs—are available online.
At LIM College, the true value in your education doesn't lie in a single class, program, or internship. It's the way all these experiences come together to position you for success.
Majors and Degrees Offered
Fashion Merchandising
– Bachelor of Business Administration
– Bachelor of Professional Studies
– Associate in Occupational Studies
– Associate in Applied Science
Fashion Media
– Bachelor of Science
Visual Studies
– Bachelor of Business Administration
International Business
– Bachelor of Science
Management
– Bachelor of Business Administration
Marketing
– Bachelor of Business Administration
The Business of Fashion (Transfer Students Only)
– Bachelor of Business Administration
Faculty and Class Information
Student/Faculty
9:1
Total Faculty
230
with Terminal Degree
Most frequent class size
20 - 29
Most frequent lab / sub section size
2 - 9
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
44%
Graduate in 5 years
55%
Graduate in 6 years
58%
Majors
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BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
Business Administration and Management, General.
Fashion Merchandising.
Marketing/Marketing Management, General.
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COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS.
Mass Communication/Media Studies.
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VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
Design and Visual Communications, General.
Students Say
If you’re passionate about the business of fashion but prefer a “small school” setting, then LIM in New York City just might be the college for you. The school combines a business curriculum with studies in subjects like “visual merchandising,” “fashion media,” and “fashion merchandising.” LIM also places a premium on “experiential education” and students must participate in at least “three internships.” In turn, this fosters many “networking connections that are beneficial for future career goals.” Students also benefit from “small classes” and an “intimate” learning environment. And they love the fact that their professors have “a great deal of experience in the industry” as well as “great insight and connections.” Importantly, the vast majority of the faculty is extremely “helpful” and it’s evident they “want each student to succeed.” They “push [undergrads] to work hard” and continually regale them with “great stories.” Finally, LIM undergrads brag that their “job placement [rate] after graduation is very high.” And that makes total sense given how well the school “prepares you for your future.”
Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
Certificate
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Bachelor's
Certificate
Master's
Post-Bachelor's certificate
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Opportunities at School
Coop
Experiential
Internship
Notable Faculty
Prominent Alumni
Daniella Vitale
CEO, Barney?s New York
Neva Hall
Executive Vice President, Neiman Marcus Stores
Laurianne Lista
Executive Vice President of Sourcing Global Brands, Holding Limited
Luisa Herrera-Garcia
Senior Vice President, John Varvatos
Leanne Escobar Gomez
Vice President, Ross Stores
Lisa Rosenbaum
Vice President, HSN
Kristi Sloe
Vice President of Product Development, COTY
Academic Rating
70/99
Careers
Graduation Rates
Graduate in 4 years
44%
Graduate in 5 years
55%
Graduate in 6 years
58%
Career Services
On-Campus Job Interviews Available
Yes
Career Services
Alumni Network
Alumni Services
Classes
Interest Inventory
Internships
Opportunities at School
Coop
Experiential
Internship
ROI & Outcomes
Tuition & Aid
Tuition & Aid
Overview
From The School
Tuition, Room, Board and Fees
Undergraduate:
Tuition: $26,990
Mandatory Fees: $820
Housing: $16,840
Financial Aid
LIM College is committed to helping all students finance their education. 81% of LIM College students receive some type of financial assistance. This may take the form of grants, scholarships, work-study, and/or government or private loans.
Dates
Application Deadlines
Required Forms
FAFSA
School
School
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$6,009
Undergraduates who have borrowed through any loan program
72%
Average amount of loan debt per graduate
$40,085
Financial aid provided to international students
No
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition
$26,990
Required Fees
$820
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$900
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Board for Commuters
$4,000
Transportation for Commuters
$2,000
On-Campus Room and Board
$20,840
Comprehensive Fee
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Federal and Institutional
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based
Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
Need-Based Federal Pell
Need-Based Private Scholarships
Need-Based SEOG
Need-Based State Scholarships
Non-Need-Based
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available
Federal Direct Student Loan Programs
Direct PLUS Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans
Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL)
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
Direct Lender
No
Student Body
Student Body
Overall
From The School
LIM College's 1400+ undergraduate students hail from 42 U.S. states and 28 countries. The student body is 89% female and the average age is 21. More than 350 students live in the College's residence hall on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. 40% of students transfer in from other colleges and universities. While our study body is geographically and ethnically diverse, LIM students share a love of fashion, an appreciation of life in New York City, and a drive to succeed academically and professionally.
Book Club
B.R.A.G (Black Retail Action Group)
Corporate Social Responsibility Club
Cosmetics Club
Dance Team
Delight Ministries
Fashion Show Production Club
Fashion Styling Club
Global Students Club
Graduate Activities & Programming Board
Her Campus
It's On Us
The Lexington Line (student fashion/lifestyle magazine)
LGBTQ+ Alliance
National Retail Federation Student Association
Philanthropy Club
S.L.A.B (Student Life Activities Board)
Student Leadership Council
The Sophomore Year Experience
The Sustainability Club
The Visual Club
Transfer Student Organization
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
1,503
Foreign Countries Represented
28
Demographics
11.38%
Asian
19.16%
Black
12.18%
Hispanic
46.17%
Caucasian
7.78%
Unknown
1.33%
International
89% female
11% male
61% are out of state
93% are full time
7% are part time
Students Say
There are a few common attributes shared by LIM’s student body. For example, you’ll quickly find that most undergrads here are “female,” “from the tri-state area,” and rather “fashionable.” Moreover, they are all “very passionate and excited to learn and experience the fashion industry.” Students also happily report that their peers “tend to be...liberal and open minded and very artsy.” And as one individual proudly proclaims, “they embody creativity, uniqueness, independence, and determination” as well. More importantly, LIM students are “helpful and encouraging,” “always willing to give advice,” and “lend a helping hand.” As one grateful undergrad concludes, “We are conditioned in a sense to always be thinking of our next move, how we can advance ourselves in our professional lives, and improve on our business skills.”
Campus Life
Campus Life
Overview
From The School
Location
Here at LIM College, New York City is our campus. With three academic buildings in midtown Manhattan and a residence hall on the Upper East Side, you'll have the opportunity to experience the all the opportunities, advantages, and excitement New York City has to offer.
Campus Facilities & Equipment
Academic facilities include the 5,000-square-foot Adrian G. Marcuse Library, with over 14,700 books, 1,118 librarian-selected e-books, 164 scholarly journals and print magazines, 855 bound volumes of magazine back issues, 1,161 DVDs, an archive of historic materials, and a large collection of fashion, business, and marketing books to assist students in their research. The library also has 42 CAD-enabled computers. The 60 subscription databases located on the library-run web page are available 24/7, on-or off-campus, and can be accessed by computer, tablet, smart phone, or any other Internet-ready device.
Student computer labs (Mac and PC) and lounges are found throughout LIM's buildings, and the Fifth Avenue location is equipped with two fashion merchandising studios, two 1,100-square-foot visual merchandising studios, as well as a Color and Materials Lab.
Located on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, LIM's residence hall offers a host of attractive amenities. All rooms have private bathrooms, complimentary wireless Internet access, phone service, and over 100 cable channels. Rooms are also equipped with refrigerators and 25-inch flat-screen televisions. In addition, the residence hall contains a private gym, game room, computer lab, and a modern communal kitchen.
Off-Campus Opportunities
LIM students become part of the fashion business from day one. That's because as you work towards your degree, you gain invaluable hands-on experience and make important professional connections through three required internships, including an intensive full-semester internship in your senior year. Companies LIM students interned at during the 2017-18 academic year include: Coach, Christian Louboutin, Kleinfeld Bridal, Louis Vuitton, Madison Square Garden, Marc Jacobs International, Sony Music Entertainment, and ELLE Magazine. LIM College students also volunteer backstage at New York Fashion Week and many other fashion events in New York City throughout the year.
Campus Life
Undergrads living on campus
24%
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes
74/99
First-Year Students living on campus
60%
Campus Environment
Large Urban
81/99
Housing Options
Dorms Coed
Students Say
By and large, students at LIM are “very career focused” and “have a great work ethic.” So it’s not too surprising to learn that “days are usually filled with either school classes or internships/jobs.” Many undergrads also note that since “LIM is a big commuter school...most people just go to class then leave.” And given that the campus only consists of “three buildings throughout the city,” there’s not a lot of space in which to simply “hang around.” Though some individuals do counter that “LIM holds many school wide events during the open hour on Mondays and Wednesdays for students to interact and engage.” Indeed, we’re told that “social life consists of doing things throughout the city.” LIM students can often be spotted around New York City attending “concerts, fashion shows, bars, celebrity events…[and even] live TV events.” They also eagerly explore nearby “museums, restaurants, shows, parks, shops, and more.” One happy student elaborates, “We like to go out to eat a lot and see movies. I personally love gallery hopping and going to live music parties.”
Special Needs Admissions
Director
Natasha Parker
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No
Special Need Services Offered
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
18
Number of Honor Societies
1
Number of Social Sororities
Number of Religious Organizations
Sports
Athletic Division
Other
Student Services
Sustainability
60*
Campus Security Report
Campus Security Report
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit The Princeton Review’s page on campus safety for additional resources: http://www.princetonreview.com/safety
The Princeton Review publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education: https://ope.ed.gov/campussafety/#/
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Yes
% of Classrooms with Wireless Internet
100
Fee for Network Use
Yes
Partnerships with Technology Companies
No
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
No
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
Yes
Description
PC Connection
