A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at LIM are mainly White with a smaller Black population. The school has high racial diversity. 45% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
55%
|
| Black |
15%
|
| Hispanic |
12%
|
| Asian |
6%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
1%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
1%
|
| Two or more races |
1%
|
| International |
4%
|
| Race Unknown |
5%
|
There are 778% more female students than male students enrolled at LIM College with a gender ratio of 90% women to 10% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, LIM has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
10%
|
| Women |
90%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
134
|
| Women |
1,176
|
LIM serves a high number of out-of-state students with 74% of the student body residing outside of New York or from other countries.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
26%
|
| Out of State |
62%
|
| Foreign |
12%
|
| Unknown Location |
0%
|
39% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 6.5% |
| Part time Undergrads | 5.7% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=192271 IPEDS survey data for LIM College.
Last updated February 24, 2024