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New York, NY · New York, NY
| LIM College | School of Visual Arts | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $38,667/yr | $57,914/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $34,978/yr | $50,966/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $24,000 | $27,000 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $36,686/yr | $51,122/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $39,565/yr | $62,189/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $40,971/yr | $64,863/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $41,501/yr | $62,858/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $254/mo | $286/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $20,370/yr | $25,400/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $20,370/yr | $25,400/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $900/yr | $1,868/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $2,700/yr | $6,200/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $53,064/yr | $78,051/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $33,504/yr | $51,400/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $33,504/yr | $51,400/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 38% | 16% |
| Students taking federal loans | 62% | 26% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 96% | 93% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 960–1138 | 1188–1490 |
| SAT average | 1035 | 1320 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 19–25 | No data reported |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 16–25 · Math 17–22 | No data reported |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 1,037 | 3,458 |
| Students accepted | 1,024 | 3,158 |
| Students who enrolled | 248 | 747 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 24% | 24% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 24% | 5% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 4% | 1% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Required |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 51% | 76% |
| Freshmen who come back | 73% | 85% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $58,956/yr | $46,459/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $32,332–$86,375 | $20,288–$80,384 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 56% | 76% |
| White students graduating | 58% | 61% |
| Black students graduating | 43% | 52% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 46% | 67% |
| Asian students graduating | 42% | 79% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $45,359/yr | $31,855/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 72% | 66% |
| Graduate on time | 41% | 57% |
| Pell students who graduate | 44% | 64% |
| First-gen students who finish | 50% | 61% |
| Low-income students who finish | 42% | 61% |
| Students who transfer out | No data reported | 9.6% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $57,314/yr | $41,013/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 82% · Communication & Journalism 14% · Visual & Performing Arts 5% | Visual & Performing Arts 51% · Computer & Information Sciences 33% · Communications Technologies 14% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 82% of degrees | Visual & Performing Arts — 51% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Communication & Journalism — 14% of degrees | Computer & Information Sciences — 33% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Visual & Performing Arts — 5% of degrees | Communications Technologies — 14% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | No data reported | Communication & Journalism — 1% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | No data reported | Engineering Technologies — 1% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Business Administration, Management and Operations — $43,989/yr | Human Computer Interaction — $99,137/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 0% | 34% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,187 | 3,244 |
| Students per professor | 20 : 1 | 9 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 279 | 557 |
| Average professor pay | $6,448/mo | $4,435/mo |
| Full-time professors | 9.5% | 15% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Middle States Commission on Higher Education | Middle States Commission on Higher Education |
| Median family income | $56,359 | $47,824 |
| Setting | City (large) | City (large) |
| Location | New York, NY | New York, NY |
| Region | Mid East | Mid East |
| Founded | 1939 | 1947 |
| Public or private | For-profit | For-profit |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Special Focus Four-Year: Business & Management Schools | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 8.2% | 49% |
| Men | 11% | 26% |
| Women | 89% | 74% |
| White students | 37% | 15% |
| Black students | 24% | 3.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 20% | 12% |
| Asian students | 8.6% | 14% |
| Two or more races | 0% | 1.4% |
| Other / not reported | 1.7% | 6.4% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 33% | 26% |
| Part-time students | 9.4% | 1.8% |
| Students age 25+ | 9.5% | 6% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $7,036/yr | $17,394/yr |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 384 | 1,128 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $15,656/yr | $20,200/yr |
| Meal plan offered | No | No |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | No | No |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | Yes |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | No |
| Online classes | Yes | No |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | No |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | No |
| Teacher certification | No | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | No | No |
| Student veteran organization | No | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| College sports level | No intercollegiate athletics reported | No intercollegiate athletics reported |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.