Fashion Institute of Technology
About Fashion Institute of Technology
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
The Fashion Institute of Technology is a public college in Manhattan's Garment District and part of the State University of New York. It teaches fashion design, merchandising, advertising and marketing, and its location puts students inside the industry they are training for.
Founded
1944
Location
New York, New York
Students
7,919
Institution
Public
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
60.2%
Moderately selective
Graduation Rate
80.7%
Above national average
In-State Tuition
$6,294
Out-of-state: $16,874
Avg Net Price
$19,095
After financial aid
SAT Average
Not Considered
Test-blind. Grades and essays decide
Median Earnings
$62,696
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Selective
60.2 out of 100 applicants get in
How to Apply
Test Policy
Test Blind
Application Fee
$50
Early
N/A
Deadline
Jan 1
With a 60.2% acceptance rate, Fashion Institute of Technology admits most students who meet the academic standards. Focus on putting together a complete, thoughtful application.
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Above Average
80.7% complete their degree within six years
Retention
90.7%
4-Year Grad
80.7%
6-Year Grad
Not reported
Teaching Quality
17:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
100%
$/Student
$15.4K
Class Size
Medium
80.7% of students graduate on time, and 100% of courses are taught by full-time faculty. That personal instruction helps keep students on track.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$6,294
In-State
$16,874
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
$25,458
Books & Supplies
$1,850
Total Cost of Attendance
$26,838
After Financial Aid
$19,095
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$14,117
Receive Grants
32%
Take Loans
29.8%
The full cost of attendance is about $26,838/yr for in-state students, including $25,458 for room and board. After aid, most pay around $19,095. Out-of-state tuition jumps to $16,874.
Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at Fashion Institute of Technology fund their education.
While in School
32%
Get Grants
Free money
29.8%
Take Loans
Must repay
$46,417
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$12,000
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$127/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
The median debt is just $12,000, and less than 0% of graduates default on their loans. Students here leave with very manageable financial obligations.
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends Fashion Institute of Technology.
Gender
81.8%
Female
18%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
7,637
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
282
Graduates
27.6%
First-Gen
21 yrs
Avg Age
11.3%
Age 25+
Women make up the majority at 82% of the student body. 27.6% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience. 12.4% international students bring global perspectives to campus life.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
City: Large
Campus Quick Facts
7,637
Students
public
Institution
Medium
Campus Size
Master's
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
Yes
AP Credit
No
Teacher Cert
No
ROTC
No
Evening College
Yes
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
Fashion Institute of Technology fields 5 varsity teams with 64 student athletes, about 1% of the student body.
Division
NJCAA
Division III
Conference
Not reported
Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams
Varsity Sports
5
Biggest: Soccer
Student Athletes
64
1% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
13% / 87%
8
Men
56
Women
3
Men's Teams
5
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Fashion Institute of Technologyearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$62,696
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Design and Applied Arts
$27K
633 grads
1yr Earnings
Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations
$43K
481 grads
1yr Earnings
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
$37K
275 grads
1yr Earnings
Marketing
$38K
125 grads
1yr Earnings
Apparel and Textiles
$40K
69 grads
1yr Earnings
Fine and Studio Arts
$23K
42 grads
1yr Earnings
Earnings grow steadily here: $50K at six years, $48K at eight, and $63K by ten. Well above average at every stage.
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