Overview
The Fashion Institute of Technology is a public college of design, fashion, and art in New York City and part of the State University of New York system. FIT offers undergraduate programs in 29 fashion and artistic disciplines such as Menswear, Jewelry Design, and Fabric Styling. In addition, the campus is home to the Museum at FIT whose permanent collection includes thousands of garments and accessories from the 18th century to present day. For recreation, FIT hosts two fitness centers, two gyms, and a dance studio.
Acceptance Rate:
58%
Average Net Price:
$9,165
Campus Setting:
Major city
Average GPA
3.6
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $8,174 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $22,696 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $25,458 |
| Books and Supplies | $1850 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
52%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
32%
Average Aid Per Year
$7,940
32%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,901
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$2,795
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
31%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$3761
35%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,901
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$23,563,492
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$860,794
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
40%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$9,587
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$12,606
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$139
Students receiving federal loans
40%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,250
Average Other Loans Per Year
$23,874
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Major city
4326
Students Applied
56%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
586
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
No
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | August 15 | |
| Spring Regular Decision | October 1 |
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Application Fee
$50
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
3.6
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
Students Enrolled By Household Income
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
8,108
Total Number of Undergrads
7,843
0
100
76%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
Student:Faculty Ratio
17:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
27
Faculty Overview
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Major city
US States Represented
57
Countries Represented
84
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
28%
Student Organizations
62
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
21%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
28%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional 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 Team (Men)
- Cross Country
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
Sports Team (Women)
- Cross Country
- Soccer
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
Fashion Institute of Technology Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$53,900
Top 5 Cities
New York
Los Angeles
San Francisco
Miami
Philadelphia
Top 5 Employers
Fashion Institute of Technology
Macy's
Ralph Lauren
Saks Fifth Avenue
Victoria's Secret
Top 5 Sectors
Arts and Design
Business Development
Sales
Marketing
Operations
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$12,606
Loan Default Rate
6%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$139
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