53%

Acceptance Rate

$6,555

Avg.Financial Aid

002866

FAFSA Code

Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT)

  • Type Control of Institution - Public/Private

    Public

  • Acceptance Rate:

    N/A

  • Level

    4 Years

  • Religious Affiliation Indicates religious affiliation (denomination) for private not-for-profit institutions that are religiously affiliated.

    Not applicable

  • Accreditation Accreditation is the process by which the quality of learning at various educational institutions are evaluated. Read More.

    MSCHE

  • Website

    www.fitnyc.edu
  • Student Population Number of Students attending College

    8,767

  • On Campus Housing Does the institution provide on-campus housing?

    Yes

Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) is a mid-size 4-year public institution located in the suburbs of Manhattan, New York City.  The institute is a State University of New York school that focuses mainly on Contemporary arts and fashion designing. Headquarter in New York and has total undergraduate students of 8,661.

In the year 1951, state law had provided them with the creation of community college. Since then, FIT became the second SUNY college to offer an Associate of Applied Science degree. In the year 1957, the FIT received the accreditation and had started constructing the new buildings to cater to their growing students. 

  •  It is known to value an individual’s creative identity above all, offers a range of 20 selected Major courses.

  • The Institute is recognized and its accreditation by the Middle State Commission higher education. 

  • The institute has a student-faculty ratio of 17:1.

  • The average acceptance rate is 53%.

  • The campus is located in the prime location of NYC in a luscious 5-acre property.

  • FIT is globally recognized for its programs, hence the campus shows wide ethnic and cultural diversity.

  • The University offers the NJCAA Division III Athletics quota.

  • Fashion Institute of Technology notable alumni includes Calvin Klein, Joe Zee, Nina Garcia, Michael Kors, and many more.

Online Education

FIT's online courses are for those who cannot travel campus to earn their degree. These flexible programs enable students to finish their courses at their own pace. 

  • The institute provides 2 Online programs across the various discipline. Fashion Institute of Technology majors Includes Business Management. The Institute offers different types of courses, online program summer courses, a special program. 

  • The online courses can be completed according to the student's pace and the workload is manageable. It also helps the students when writing various texts/documents.


Review

  • The faculties are knowledgeable and approachable. They are always available for students whenever they need them and help them reach their goal. 

  • The Institute is not just fashion-oriented but also teaches the students to be industry professionals. The online course is easily accessible and online guidance is very good. 

  • The campus is Very creative. The whole education is built on the basis of creativity. The classrooms are also small in size that enables a student to have a one on one conversation with faculties. 

Location & Contact

Email:

N/A

Fax:

N/A

Address

227 W 27th St

Rankings

According to the US News College Survey and Forbes Annual Best Colleges in America, FIT got the following ranks:

  • The institution holds 8th position in ‘Most Liberal Colleges in America’.

  • In ‘Best Colleges for design in America’ it ranked 25th positions.

  • FIT holds 12th position in ‘Best College Locations in America’.

  • Ranks 27th in ‘Best Test Optional Colleges in the States’.

  • In ‘Best Art College in America’ holds the position of 48th.

Admissions

  • Application Deadline Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.

    1st Oct

  • Acceptance Rate Percentage of applicants who are accepted in an Institution.

    53%

  • SAT Range

    N/A

  • SAT/ACT

    Neither required nor recommended

  • ACT Range

    N/A

  • High School GPA

    Required

  • Application Fee

    $50

  • Accept Common App

    None

Getting into one of the best Design and Arts School is moderate. FIT prefers quality over quantity thus offers only 20 Major courses to choose from.

On average, each class consists of not more than 14 students to attend. In recent statistical years, out of 4,507 applicants, only 2,374 were allowed for the further admissions process, thus ranking it in the 47th position in ‘Lowest Acceptance Rate in America’. If you are aspiring to apply, you must consider the following checklist:

  • RISD typically attracts ‘B+’ grade High school students who have an average GPA of above 3.0.

  • Since RISD is an Arts School, submitting a well-composed essay and a portfolio of your work is mandatory.

  • A virtual campus tour and e-counseling facilities are available.

Annual Cost to Attend

  • Net Price Cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received.

    $9,583

  • Average Annual Cost

    $4,890

Additional Costs:

  • Books And Supplies

    $24,220

  • Other Fees

    $850

  • Room And Board The charges for an academic year for Rooming accommodations and meals for a typical student.

    $14,480

  • Budget For Other Expenses

    $2,150

Total One Year Cost

$24,220

The annual cost to attend is $24,220 for in-state students and $34,000 for out-of-state students. This makes the tuition fee for a non-resident student 40.4% pricier than a resident student. Having said the numbers, FIT cost to attend is on the moderate side. But through years of legacy brilliance in Arts and Design and grooming the students to have an edge in the industry, the Net Cost to Attend FIT pays off. 

The average net price of investing is $10,389.To gauge a more realistic view on the campus tuition and programs fee, the University offers financial aid in the form of student scholarships, federal loans, and grants.

Academics

Highest Degree Offered The highest degree offered by the Institution.

Master's degree

Student:Faculty Ratio

16:1

Full-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

89%

Part-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

33%

Academic Calendar

Semester

Research Funding per Student

N/A

Faculty Overview

44%

Male Professors

56%

Female Professors

Non-traditional Learning

Evening Degree Programs

Teacher Certification

Distance Education

Study Abroad

Majors

Most Popular Majors:

  • Design and Applied Arts

    1,322 Graduates

  • Specialized Sales, Merchandising an...

    1,250 Graduates

  • Public Relations, Advertising, and...

    618 Graduates

  • Marketing

    169 Graduates

  • Apparel and Textiles

    131 Graduates

  • Fine and Studio Arts

    114 Graduates

  • Entrepreneurial and Small Business...

    22 Graduates

  • Graphic Communications

    21 Graduates

  • Apparel and Textiles

    131 Graduates

  • Fine and Studio Arts

    114 Graduates

  • Entrepreneurial and Small Business...

    22 Graduates

  • Graphic Communications

    21 Graduates

  • Film/Video and Photographic Arts

    20 Graduates

  • Arts, Entertainment,and Media Manag...

    18 Graduates

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Student Body

Undergraduate Students

8,555

Socio-Economic Diversity Percent of full-time, first-time students receiving an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

26%

Full-time / Part-time

85% / 15%

Students Gender

Male

17%

US National: 44%

Female

83%

US National: 56%

LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS

ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER

Race/Ethnicity

White

44%

Unknown

0%

Black

9%

Hispanic

20%

Two or more races

4%

Non Resident alien

11%

Asian

12%

American Indian/Alaska native

0%

Native Hawaiians/Pacific islander

0%

Geographic Density

Geographic Density

High

0%

Unknown Location

34%

Out Of State

57%

In State

9%

Foreign

Economic Diversity

36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

Median Household Income

$70,754 per year

Campus Life

Housing

The students can reside on campus and N/A of Freshman Live On-Campus.

On Campus Housing Available

Yes

Freshmen Required to Live on Campus

No

Freshmen Live on Campus

N/A

Undergrads in College Housing

N/A

Averege Housing Cost

$9,686/year

Campus Food

The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around $4,794/year.

Meal Plan Available

Yes

Average Meal Plan Available

$4,794/year

Athletes

Division Sports Nickname

Tigers

School Colors

blue

Varsity Athletics Association

NJCAA

Varsity Athletics Conference Primary

Not applicable

Total Male Athletes

11

Total Female Athletes

63

Intramural Sports

3

Sports Club

N/A

Sports Team (Men)

Cross Country

Swimming and Diving

Tennis

Track and Field

Sports Team (Women)

Cross Country

Soccer

Swimming and Diving

Tennis

Track and Field

Volleyball

Campus Security

Students who want to enjoy the campus and lodging life can benefit from the on-campus housing facility provided by FIT. At FIT, $14,556 is the normal expense for on-campus housing, which a student will be needed to pay, each year. Fashion Institute of Technology has several dining and meal plan options for its students and the average meal plan at FIT costs around $4,794 per year. The college considers the safety and security of its students to be paramount. At FIT, campus safety and security features include 24-hr security patrol, campus emergency phones, 24-hr escort safety rides and mobile campus emergency alert. The number of female and male students at the college are 18% and 82%, respectively.

24-Hour Security Patrol

Campus Emergency Phones

24-Hour Escort Safety rides

Mobile Campus Emergency Alert

After Graduation

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$43,200/year

Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation

$48,900/year

Median Total Debt After Graduation The median cumulative federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated.

$10,500 - $25,000

Typical Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 4.53% interest rate.

$109 - $259

Outcomes 8 Years of Attending

Show data for students who

and started their studies

Out of 7,811 students

30% Graduated

10% Still Enrolled

15% Transfer

1% Withdraw

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid.

46%

Average Aid Per Year

$6,555

Students Receiving Federal Grants

33%

Average Aid Per Year

$4,897

Students Receiving State Aid

34%

Average Aid Per Year

$3,691

Students Receiving Institutional Grants

17%

Average Aid Per Year

$957

Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income Aid awarded based on the family income.

Income

Average Amount

< $30K

$10,571

$30K - $48K

$7,459

$48K - $75K

$5,004

$75K - $110K

$2,925

> $110K

$368

Total Non-Needs based Scholarships/Grants

$677,000

The department of financial aid in the institute is committed to help its students financially and help them make it affordable. The institute offers different types of Financial Aids like grants and loans, merit-based tuition scholarships, and work-study programs.

Students looking for financial aid facilities can fill the FAFSA form. The federal school code is 002866.

  • Federal Aid includes Pell Grants and Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity (SEOG), and loans such as the Federal Plus Loan and Private Student Loans. Federal Work-Study option will help students to work while they are studying and earn for their education. 

  • State Aid includes New York State Tuition Assistance Program (TAP), Aid for Part-Time Students Program (APTS), Educational Opportunity Program (EOP), Grant. 

  • Military Aid includes Post 9/11 GI Bill.

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