School Description
Provided by Laboratory Institute of MerchandisingThe Laboratory Institute of Merchandising educates and prepares students in the businesses of fashion, marketing, management, and visual merchandising 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.
Located in midtown Manhattan, the fashion capital of the world, LIM College prepares students for exciting careers in every aspect of the business of fashion.
We offer undergraduate degrees in Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Fashion Merchandising, Visual Merchandising, Marketing and Management. Bachelor of Professional Studies (BPS) in Fashion Merchandising. Associate degrees in Fashion Merchandising.
Our Graduate degrees include Master of Business Administration (MBA) with concentrations in Fashion Management and Entrepreneurship.
As a student at LIM College, you’ll find a world of opportunities and experiences that many professionals would envy. You’ll make industry connections that could lead to your first job. You’ll work closely with faculty who combine industry experience with a personal approach. And whichever major you choose, you’ll gain the kind of hands-on experience that employers look for.
Quick Facts
Chance of Admission:
- Location:
- Northeast
- Setting:
- Large City Setting
- Type:
- For Profit
- Size:
- Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)
Students & Campus Life
- Undergraduate Enrollment:
- 493
- On Campus Housing:
- Unavailable
- Full Time Students:
- 100%
- Athletic Programs:
- Unavailable
Degree Programs at Laboratory Institute of Merchandising
Associate's Level Programs
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Family and Consumer Science Professions
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Apparel and Textiles
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Apparel and Textile Marketing Management
This program applies marketing research and management to the products and services of the apparel and textile industries. Coursework for this major includes instruction in applicable principles of textile and apparel design and manufacturing, sales and distribution systems, domestic and international market research, profitability, consumer research, and the design and implementation of marketing campaigns.See more schools with programs in Apparel and Textile Marketing Management
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Apparel and Textile Marketing Management
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Apparel and Textiles
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Bachelor's Level Programs
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Business
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Marketing
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Marketing
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Marketing/Marketing Management
A program that generally prepares individuals to undertake and manage the process of developing consumer audiences and moving products from producers to consumers. Includes instruction in buyer behavior and dynamics, principle of marketing research, demand analysis, cost-volume and profit relationships, pricing theory, marketing campaign and strategic planning, market segments, advertising methods, sales operations and management, consumer relations, retailing, and applications to specific products and markets.See more schools with programs in Marketing/Marketing Management
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Marketing/Marketing Management
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Marketing
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Communication & Media
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Design & Visual Communications
A program in the applied visual arts that focuses on the general principles and techniques for effectively communicating ideas and information, and packaging products, in digital and other formats to business and consumer audiences, and that may prepare individuals in any of the applied art media.See more schools with programs in Design & Visual Communications
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Design & Visual Communications
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Family and Consumer Science Professions
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Apparel and Textiles
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Apparel and Textiles
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Apparel and Textile Marketing Management
This program applies marketing research and management to the products and services of the apparel and textile industries. Coursework for this major includes instruction in applicable principles of textile and apparel design and manufacturing, sales and distribution systems, domestic and international market research, profitability, consumer research, and the design and implementation of marketing campaigns.See more schools with programs in Apparel and Textile Marketing Management
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Apparel and Textile Marketing Management
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Apparel and Textiles
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Apparel and Textiles
Students
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| Percent of Students International: | 0% |
Housing
| On-Campus Housing Available: | No |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | Expenses | ||
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 17,050 | ||
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 16,600 | ||
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 450 | ||
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 3,081 | 32% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 3,126 | 34% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 1,914 | 54% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 4,194 | 65% | |
Any Aid: |
81% |
Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)
| Acceptance Rate: | 66% (Selective) |
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| SAT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting SAT Scores: | 97% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Verbal: 430, Math: 410 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Verbal: 520, Math: 500 |
| ACT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting ACT Scores: | 3% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Composite: 17, Verbal: 13, Math: 15 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Composite: 19, Verbal: 18, Math: 20 |
Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)
| Application Fee: | $ 40.00 |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Not Required |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Recommended |
| High School GPA: | Required |
| High School Rank: | Recommended |
| High School Record: | Required |
| Recommendations: | Required |
| TOEFL: | Required |
| Test Scores: | Required |
College Advice
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Question: I want to go to either the Fashion Institute of Technology or Laboratory of Merchandising. Which is better?I want to study fashion merchandising. I know LIM seems like the better choice but I would like other peoples opinion.12 months ago
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Question: Laboratory Institute of Merchandising?Is it hard to get into? Is it a good school overall?18 months ago
Best AnswerPeterson's Online lists LIM as Moderately Difficult: in other words, they don't let everyone in, but it's not super-hard like an Ivy. Based on their profile on Peterson's ( http://www.petersons.com/ugchannel/code/IDD.asp?orderLineNum=922355-2&reprjid=12&inunId=7066&typeVC=INSTVC&sponsor=1 ) it sounds like they care most about your interview, but that other factors, like personal essay and SAT scores, do matter somewhat. LIM isn't as well-known, say, as FIT, but its location in New York City is a huge benefit. Their site does also point out that 90% of graduates obtain jobs in their field within 6 months, which is amazing. |
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Question: Is the Laboratory Institute of Merchandising a good school? Thanks!!?I was looking around at colleges, and I am very interested in fashion, and LIM had alot more classes that I am interested in such as event planning that FIT didn't have. I also am under the impression that in FIT I can only major in one thing and cannot take classes in any other field, and in LIM I can. Please correct me if I am wrong and let me know any information you have about these colleges. Thank You!23 months ago
Best AnswerI'm actually looking into the same thing. I plan on applying for the spring 2009 semester. I had wanted to go to FIT for a couple of years but then I was at a college fair and I talked to people from LIM and it sounds like a really good school. People assume that FIT is better because it is more established but I think that is just because LIM is focused on the buisness aspect rather than fashion design. LIM is also a lot easier to get into although it is a bit more expensive. And your right at FIT you can only have one major whereas at LIM you can take a major and a minor or you can double-major. Also at LIM it will be a lot more indiviualized because it is a much smaller school. Both are great schools and it just depends on what is a better fit for you. Good luck!! |
