LIM College Acceptance Rate
New York, New York · Private for-profit · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 1,037
- Admitted
- 1,024
- Yield
- 24.2%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, LIM College's acceptance rate has risen from 74.2% in 2014–15 to 98.7% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 1,388 to 1,037 (-25%) over that period.
Its 98.7% rate makes LIM College more selective than about 3% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 119 tracked New York schools, it is more selective than about 0%.
LIM College has been test-optional since 2017–18. Of admitted students, 24.2% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 1,388 | 1,030 | 74.2% | 285 |
| 2015–16 | 1,070 | 969 | 90.6% | 269 |
| 2016–17 | 1,055 | 986 | 93.5% | 260 |
| 2017–18 | 1,174 | 1,091 | 92.9% | 253 |
| 2018–19 | 1,348 | 1,125 | 83.5% | 298 |
| 2019–20 | 1,409 | 1,176 | 83.5% | 268 |
| 2020–21 | 1,354 | 1,138 | 84% | 214 |
| 2021–22 | 1,157 | 975 | 84.3% | 214 |
| 2022–23 | 1,137 | 953 | 83.8% | 243 |
| 2023–24 | 1,037 | 1,024 | 98.7% | 248 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 888 | 880 | 99.1% |
| Men | 149 | 144 | 96.6% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 520–610 | 24% |
| SAT Math | 470–590 | |
| ACT Composite | 15–25 | 4% |
How LIM College compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is LIM College's acceptance rate?
LIM College's acceptance rate is 98.7% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,024 admitted of 1,037 applicants).
Is LIM College test optional?
LIM College is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to LIM College?
LIM College received 1,037 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,024.
What SAT score do you need for LIM College?
Admitted students at LIM College typically scored 520–610 on SAT Reading/Writing and 470–590 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is LIM College getting harder to get into?
LIM College has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 74.2% in 2014–15 to 98.7% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.limcollege.edu/.