Invest in
Your Success
At LIM College, you’ll receive an exceptional private education that provides you with the knowledge and skills you’ll need to make your mark in the business of fashion. With small classes and a specialized curriculum focused on hands-on experience, LIM College is your career partner for life.
Our 2018-2019 tuition and fees are 25% lower than the national average for private 4-year colleges.
(Source: The College Board) Trends in College Pricing 2019)
2020-2021 Academic Year
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
2020-21 Academic Year
Full-time Student Tuition & Fees
The figures below do not include meals, books or transportation. See next section for Cost of Attendance.
| Expense Per Semester (fall and spring) | Cost |
|---|---|
| Tuition (Flat-fee, 12-19 credits) | $13,968 |
| Enrollment deposit for new accepted students (non-refundable) | $400 |
| Undergraduate Comprehensive Fee | $410 |
| Each Additional Credit Above Maximum Load (19 credits) | $927 |
| Zero-credit Course | $650 |
| Independent Study (per credit) | $927 |
| Student Accident and Sickness Insurance (click here for plan information) | $2,000 |
| International Student Visa Maintenance Fee (fall and spring only) | $500 |
| Housing (1760 Residence Hall) | $8,673 |
*Not a comprehensive list of fees. For a full list of all fees, please see the College Catalog.
Part-Time Student Tuition & Fees (Less than 12 Credits per semester)
| Expense | Cost |
|---|---|
| Tuition per Credit | $927 |
| Registration Fee | $50 |
| Undergraduate Comprehensive Fee | $205 |
| Zero-Credit Course | $650 |
Summer 2020 Undergraduate Tuition & Costs
| EXPENSE | COST |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $773 per credit |
| Zero-credit courses | $600 |
| Independent Study Courses | $772 per credit |
| Registration Fee | $50 (non-refundable) |
| Summer Housing | $1,575 per session |
Graduate Tuition & Fees
2020-21 Academic Year
Full-time program (for on-campus study only)
The figures below do not include meals, books or transportation. See next section for Cost of Attendance.
| Expense Per Semester | COST |
|---|---|
| Tuition (based on 12 credits at $1,010 per credit) | $12,120 |
| Graduate Comprehensive Fee | $200 |
| International Student Visa Maintenance Fee | $500 |
| International Graduate Student Fee | $350 |
| Student Accident and Sickness Insurance (click here for plan information) | $2,000 |
| Housing (1760 Residence Hall) | $8,673 |
Online Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
2020-21 Academic Year
Full-time Online Undergraduate program costs by semester (for online study only) based on 12 credits*
| EXPENSE | COST |
|---|---|
| Tuition Per Semester (12 credits per semester, 6 credits per module, at a per-credit rate of $580 ($927 per credit less a $347 per credit discount)) | $6,960 |
| Undergraduate Comprehensive Fees Per Semester ($100 per module) | $200 |
| Books & Supplies Per Semester | $360 |
*Subject to change
Online Graduate Tuition & Fees
2020-21 Academic Year
Full-time program online
| EXPENSE | COST |
|---|---|
| Tuition (12 credits at $1,010 per credit) | $12,120 |
| Graduate Comprehensive Fees | $200 |
| Books & Supplies | $360 |
Cost of Attendance
2020 - 2021 FALL & SPRING UNDERGRADUATE
ESTIMATED BUDGET FOR NINE MONTHS
Resident Student
| Expense | One Semester | Two Semesters |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,968 | $27,936 |
| Fees | $410 | $820 |
| Room | $8,673 | $17,346 |
| Board (Meals) | $2,000 | $4,000 |
| Transportation | $600 | $1,200 |
| Personal Expenses | $750 | $1,500 |
| Books and Supplies | $450 | $900 |
| Total | $26,851 | $53,702 |
*fees subject to change
Commuter Student
| Expense | One Semester | Two Semesters |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,968 | $27,936 |
| Fees | $410 | $820 |
| Transportation | $1,000 | $2,000 |
| Personal Expenses | $750 | $1,500 |
| Books and Supplies | $450 | $900 |
| Commuter Home Expenses | $1,125 | $2,250 |
| Total | $17,703 | $35,406 |
*fees subject to change
Off-Campus Apartment
| Expense | One Semester | Two Semesters |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $13,968 | $27,936 |
| Fees | $410 | $820 |
| Room | $5,850 | $11,700 |
| Board (Meals) | $2,000 | $4,000 |
| Transportation | $600 | $1,200 |
| Personal Expenses | $750 | $1,500 |
| Books and Supplies | $450 | $900 |
| Total | $24,028 | $48,056 |
*fees subject to change
2020 - 2021 FALL & SPRING GRADUATE
MASTER OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES (MPS)
Estimated Budget for Three Semesters and 30 Credits
Off-campus Study
| Expense | Cost |
|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $30,300 |
| Room** | $9,600 - $18,000 |
| Board | $4,800 |
| Transportation | $2,400 |
| Personal Expenses | $2,400 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Total | $50,700 - $59,100 (depending on housing) |
*fees subject to change
**The off-campus apartment budget assumes that most students need a minimum of $800 per month for rent based on the average amount that most pay in a shared apartment. Students in off-campus apartments are required to provide a copy of their lease to verify their monthly rent if they intend to use loan funds to cover their living expenses. The maximum housing allowance is $1,500 per month.
In order to be eligible to have the indirect costs of housing, food and personal expenses included in the cost of attendance for the purpose of determining maximum loan amounts, a student must be relocating to the area or ceasing current level of employment (full-time or part-time). In other words, students who are not incurring these living expenses as a cost specifically associated with the decision to enroll in the MPS program are limited to borrowing educational loans for tuition, books, supplies, and transportation. Students who are enrolled in the LIM College Student Health Insurance policy are eligible to include that expense in their cost of attendance should they choose to. All requests to borrow for indirect costs must be made in writing on the Indirect Costs Request form and eligibility are verified by a Student Financial Services counselor (212-752-1530 ext 389 / sfs@limcollege.edu).
Financial
Aid
We strive to provide top education and career building experience at an affordable rate for you and your family. Every student has access to financial aid through LIM College, federal and state loans, and many other awards.
94% of LIM College’s Class of 2019 who sought employment after graduation secured positions throughout the fashion and related industries.
Secure
Your Spot
LIM College offers several options for making payments toward your tuition and costs.
Check Payments
Make a payment using a personal check, money order or cash in person or via mail. Do not mail cash. Make all check payments payable to LIM College and mail to:
LIM College
Office of Student Financial Services
12 East 53rd St.
New York, NY 10022
Online Payments
Sign up for the monthly payment plan offered by Nelnet Business Solutions (service charge applies).
Payment Plan Instruction Flyer
Undergraduate student payment plan.
Graduate student payment plan
Watch the payment plan tutorial video (the process is nearly identical for Undergraduate and Graduate students)
International Wire Transfers
LIM College does not accept direct wire transfers
LIM College has partnered with Flywire in order to streamline the process of international payments. Flywire allows you to pay securely from any country and any bank, generally in your home currency. To get started, click or go to: limcollege.flywire.com to begin the payment process. If you have questions about making an international payment, visit Flywire.com/help.
Undergraduate
Cost Due Dates
May 1 — Priority enrollment deposit deadline for incoming students
July 27 – Fall 2020 semester tuition and fees payment deadline
September 30 - Insurance waiver deadline for students who begin in fall 2020
November 30 – Spring 2021 semester tuition and fees payment deadline
January 29 - Insurance waiver deadline for students who begin in spring 2021