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New York, New York

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Your chances of getting into LIM College

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

83.8%
Admission Difficulty for LIM College
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Unavailable 
Applicant Competition Very Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at LIM is 83.8%.  Its admission rate is the 117th lowest in New York.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into LIM and can you get accepted?

LIM College is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 953 out of the 1,137 who applied were admitted.

LIM College typically accepts and attracts "B-" average high school students with an average GPA around 2.9. 25% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into LIM?

84% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to LIM College you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 2.9 or better
  • Earn B- grades in high school
  • Score 1070 on the SAT
  • Score 22 on the ACT

LIM GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

2.9

Typical High School Grades 

B-

What GPA do you need to get into LIM College?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into LIM are to have around a 2.9 high school GPA. You can get into LIM with slightly below average high school grades.

If your high school grades are above the average 2.9 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as LIM accepts 84% of applicants.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at LIM is 2.9 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B- letter grades and regularly score around 80-82 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #116 in New York for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since LIM is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 2.9 GPA range.

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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LIM SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to LIM College. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 21% of students submitted SAT scores and 4% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

970-1170

Applicants Submitting SAT 

21%
SAT Scores for LIM College
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 510
Math 25th Percentile 460
Composite 25th Percentile 970
SAT Scores for LIM College
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 630
Math 75th Percentile 540
Composite 75th Percentile 1170
Average SAT Score 1070

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to LIM College?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at LIM is 1070 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 970-1170. Students who get into LIM College score in the top 66 percent of all SAT test takers..  LIM ranks #92 in the state of New York for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1070 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. LIM regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 970 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 970, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 870, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

LIM College is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 1070 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1070, you have around a 84% chance of being admitted. A 1170 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 91% chance of getting in.

LIM College admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1170 and Above Good >91%
1070 to 1170 Avg + 84%-91%
970 to 1070 Avg - 73%-84%
870 to 970 Reach 59%-73%
Less than 870 Low <59%
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LIM ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

20-24 

Applicants Submitting ACT 

4%
ACT Scores for LIM College
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 20
Math 25th Percentile 15
Composite 25th Percentile 20
ACT Scores for LIM College
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 26
Math 75th Percentile 20
Composite 75th Percentile 24
Average ACT Score 22

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into LIM?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to LIM is 22, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 20 and 24.  The school ranks #81 in New York for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 22. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 20 and score in the score in the top 49 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 18.

4 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to LIM College.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as LIM College is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into LIM for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 22 score has around 84% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 91% with a 24 ACT score.

LIM College admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
24 and Above Good >91%
22 to 24 Avg + 84%-91%
20 to 22 Avg - 73%-84%
18 to 20 Reach 59%-73%
Less than 18 Low <59%
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Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

LIM College admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 994 143 1,137
Accepted 841 112 953
Acceptance Rate 85% 78% 84%
Enrolled 211 32 243
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 25% 29% 25%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to LIM College is $40.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to LIM College and what student information is used for admission decisions?

LIM College Application Requirements
Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Recommendations Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at LIM College
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes

Admission Requirements Summary

Because LIM College is lightly competitive to get into, you have a very good chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 2.9 GPA, you are almost certain to getting in. Combining this with an SAT score of 1070 and ACT of 22 will almost guarantee your admission.

Other Colleges to Apply To 

Students applying to LIM College often consider these colleges

Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=192271 IPEDS survey data for LIM College.

FAQs

Does LIM College prefer SAT or ACT?

21% of students submit their SAT scores to LIM. 4% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into LIM College?

84% of those who apply are granted admission to LIM. Admission competition is and the college has unavailable admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for LIM College?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 970 and 1170. The average SAT score is 1070. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for LIM College?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 20 and 24. The average ACT score is 22. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.