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- Laboratory Institute of Merchandising
- General Address :
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12 E 53rd St
New York, New York 10022
USA
Phone: (212) 752-1530
- Institution Type :
- Private , 4-year
- Student Population:
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Under 1,000 students
- Awards Offered:
- Certificate
Bachelor's
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- About the School:
- The Laboratory Institute of Merchandising educates and prepares students in the businesses of fashion merchandising, visual merchandising, marketing, and management through an integrated, experiential and creative approach utilizing the classroom, internships, and the fashion industry at large.
LIM fosters understanding of the relevant issues facing industry and the global community, engaging students in a concentrated professional program, while simultaneously providing them with a solid foundation in liberal arts.
In support of this mission, LIM’s goals are:
To maintain dynamic and responsive curricula by creating courses and degree programs that reflect the changing needs of industry
To foster student creativity and achievement through innovative methods in a highly personal learning environment
To develop our students’ analytical and communication skills to inspire intellectual curiosity and help them achieve their maximum potential
To equip students with the technological training and informational skills necessary to succeed in a dynamic business world
To provide LIM students with a wide range of work experiences, professional development and life-long career placement services through partnerships with fashion and related industries
To encourage ethical behavior and leadership among all members of the College community
To promote diversity among faculty, staff, and students for an enriched educational experience
To provide a supportive social environment and a wealth of cultural opportunities that cultivate personal and academic growth. - Admission information :
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Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2013Undergraduate application fee (2013-2014): $40 Total Male Female Number of applicants 1,401 95 1,306 Percent admitted 75% 66% 76% Percent admitted who enrolled 28% 30% 28%
Test Scores: Fall 2013 (enrolled first-time students)Admissions Considerations Required Recommended Secondary school GPA X Secondary school rank X Secondary school record X Completion of college-preparatory program X Recommendations X Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) X TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign language) X Students submitting scores Number Percent SAT 260 87% ACT 45 15% Test Scores 25th Percentile* 75th Percentile** NOTES:
* 25% of students scored at or below
** 25% of students scored above- Data apply to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students.
- Institutions are asked to report test scores only if they are required for admission.
SAT Critical Reading 420 490 SAT Math 410 480 ACT Composite 18 22 ACT English 17 23 ACT Math 16 23 - Tuition and Fees :
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Estimated expenses for academic year 2010-2011 2011-2012 2012-2013 2013-2014 % change 2012-2013 to 2013-2014 Tuition and fees $21,475 $22,225 $22,995 $23,645 2.8% Books and supplies $1,100 $1,100 $900 $900 0.0% Living arrangement On Campus Room and board $19,875 $19,350 $19,850 $19,850 0.0% Other $3,200 $3,200 $2,700 $2,700 0.0% Off Campus Room and board $12,000 $12,000 $12,000 $11,200 -6.7% Other $3,200 $3,200 $2,700 $2,700 0.0% Off Campus with Family Other $8,000 $8,000 $7,500 $5,200 -30.7% Total Expenses 2010-2011 2011-2012 2012-2013 2013-2014 % change 2012-2013 to 2013-2014 On Campus $45,650 $45,875 $46,445 $47,095 1.4% Off Campus $37,775 $38,525 $38,595 $38,445 -0.4% Off Campus with Family $30,575 $31,325 $31,395 $29,745 -5.3% - Financial Aid Information:
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Financial Aid Office Phone: (212) 752-1530
Type of Aid Number receiving aid Percent receiving aid Total amount of aid received Average amount of aid received Any student financial aid1 237 92% —— —— Grant or scholarship aid 218 84% $1,543,220 $7,079 Federal grants 98 38% $454,107 $4,634 Pell grants 98 38% $401,546 $4,097 Other federal grants 32 12% $52,561 $1,643 State/local government grant or scholarships 43 17% $125,621 $2,921 Institutional grants or scholarships 209 81% $963,492 $4,610 Student loan aid 182 70% $1,361,115 $7,479 Federal student loans 182 70% $1,049,852 $5,768 Other student loans 17 7% $311,263 $18,310 Type of Aid Number receiving aid Percent receiving aid Total amount of aid received Average amount of aid received Grant or scholarship aid1 968 66% $5,849,362 $6,043 Pell grants 462 31% $1,869,606 $4,047 Federal student loans 1,000 68% $7,453,569 $7,454
- School Website:
- www.limcollege.edu
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