Fashion Institute of Technology
Coordinates: 40°44′48″N 73°59′39″W / 40.74667°N 73.99417°W / 40.74667; -73.99417
The Fashion Institute of Technology, generally known as FIT, is a State University of New York (SUNY) college of art, business, design, and technology connected to the fashion industry, with an urban campus located on West 27th Street between Seventh and Eighth Avenues in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City. It was founded in 1944, accredited in 1957, and is ranked among the top five fashion schools in the world. It has an enrollment of more than 10,000 students.
Fast Facts
- Public, Four or more years
- 10509 students
- $11,142.00 avg tuition
227 W 27th St
New York,
NY
10001-5992
(212) 217-7999
Apply online
Admissions:
www.fitnyc.edu/admissions
Financial Aid:
www.fitnyc.edu/financialaid
Fashion Institute of Technology
| Applied | 3,973 | |
| Admitted | 1,605 | 40% |
| Enrolled total | 1,058 | |
| Full Time: | 1,032 | |
| Part Time | 26 |
| Test | 25th % | 75th % |
| SAT Reading | 0 | 0 |
| SAT Math | 0 | 0 |
| SAT Writing | 0 | 0 |
| ACT Composite | 0 | 0 |
| ACT English | 0 | 0 |
| ACT Math | 0 | 0 |
| ACT Writing | 0 | 0 |
| Retention rate | 87% |
| 4-year graduation rate | |
| 6-year graduation rate |
| Open Admissions Policy | No |
| Secondary School GPA | Required |
| Secondary School Rank | Required |
| Secondary School Record | Required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Required |
| Admission Test Scores | Recommended |
| TOEFL | Required |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| AP Credits | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | Yes |
Fashion Institute of Technology
| Tuition | In-District | In-State | Out-Of-State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Full-Time Undergraduate Tuition | $3,714.00 | $3,714.00 | $11,142.00 |
| Full-Time Undergraduate Required Fees | $450.00 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Part-Time Undergraduate Cost Per Credit Hour | $155.00 | $155.00 | $464.00 |
| Avg Full Time Graduate Tuition | $8,198.00 | $8,198.00 | $13,944.00 |
| Full Time Graduate Required Fees | $450.00 | $450.00 | $450.00 |
| Part-Full Time Graduate Cost Per Credit Hour | $342.00 | $342.00 | $582.00 |
| Expenses | On-Campus |
Off-Campus (without family) |
Off-Campus (with family) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $11,700.00 | $14,890.00 | $1,885.00 |
| Other Expenses | $2,100.00 | $2,100.00 | $1,885.00 |
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $50.00 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $50.00 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,750.00 |
| Percent receiving aid | 69% |
| Percent receiving grant aid | 46% |
| Avg amount of grant aid | $4,656.00 |
| Percent receiving student loan aid | 54% |
| Avg amount of student loan aid | $5,980.00 |
Fashion Institute of Technology
| Programs and majors | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES | ||||
| Fashion Merchandising | X | X | ||
| Fashion Modeling | X | |||
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | X | |||
| International Marketing | X | |||
| Marketing Research | X | |||
| Special Products Marketing Operations | X | |||
| Specialized Merchandising, Sales, and Marketing Operations, Other | X | X | ||
| COMMUNICATION, JOURNALISM, AND RELATED PROGRAMS | ||||
| Advertising | X | X | ||
| COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS AND SUPPORT SERVICES | ||||
| Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects | X | |||
| FAMILY AND CONSUMER SCIENCES/HUMAN SCIENCES | ||||
| Apparel and Textile Manufacture | X | X | ||
| Apparel and Textiles, General | X | |||
| Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences Communication | X | |||
| MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES | ||||
| Museology/Museum Studies | X | |||
| VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS | ||||
| Commercial and Advertising Art | X | X | ||
| Commercial Photography | X | X | ||
| Fashion/Apparel Design | X | X | ||
| Fine and Studio Arts Management | X | X | ||
| Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other | X | |||
| Fine/Studio Arts, General | X | X | ||
| Graphic Design | X | |||
| Illustration | X | X | X | |
| Industrial and Product Design | X | |||
| Interior Design | X | X | ||
| Metal and Jewelry Arts | X | |||
Scholarships for Students in New York
| Name | Amount | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Intel PhD Fellowship Program | Varies | Varies |
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|---|---|
| Swedish Institute a College of Health Sciences | 0.1mi |
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