LIM College

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At a glance:

Location: New York, New York State

Founded: 1939

Student Population: 1,500 students

Transfer Students Accepted
for Second Year Entry:
Yes

Enrollment Dates: September, January

Degree Level Available: Undergraduate / Graduate

Type of Institution: Private

Transition Options from Kings:
• Direct Placement
• First Year University Pathway

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If you are serious about fashion, what better place to study than in New York City! Located in midtown Manhattan, LIM College combines hands-on experience with strong academics to prepare students for exciting and rewarding careers in fashion.

Overview
With majors in fashion merchandising, management and marketing, students study with expert faculty and industry leaders to not only develop the skills necessary for success in the business, but also to make the industry connections necessary to jump-start a career in fashion. Founded in 1939, LIM College offers 2, 4-year, and graduate degrees in fashion. Located at the crossroads of the fashion industry, the school occupies four major buildings in midtown Manhattan and a residence hall on the upper east side. Students are afforded the opportunity to explore first-hand the variety and scope of opportunities offered in the business. LIM students work at more than 550 fashion-related companies each year.

Rankings
Princeton Review “2011 Best Colleges in the Northeast”

Main Specializations
Fashion Merchandising, Management, Marketing, Visual Merchandising

Scholarship Opportunities
Academic Achievement Scholarship for Transfer Students. New and continuing students are eligible for a variety of merit-based scholarships.

Guideline Costs per Year (Undergraduate)
Tuition only: $21,650
Living Expenses: $16,350
Fees, books, transportation additional.

Admissions Criteria
• GPA: Minimum 3.0 (See table on p5)
• SAT: Waived for students who have satisfactorily completed at least 30 credit hours at an accredited college
• TOEFL: Minimum 550, 80 iBT, 58 PTE
• IELTS: 6.5