Fashion Institute of Technology
School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
About Fashion Institute of Technology
School Type: Public
Religious Affiliation: Not applicable
Status: Non-profit
Military Friendly: No
Accreditation: regional
Fashion Institute of Technology is a medium-sized public institution located on an urban campus in New York, New York. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 7,843, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 58%. The institution offers 20 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 83%, and a student-faculty ratio of 17:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $7,170, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $21,692.
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Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate
Full-Time Student Retention Rate
Six-Year Graduation Rate of Full-Time, First-Time Students
Application Considerations
Test scoresNot considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind)
High school transcriptRequired
High school rankNot considered for admission, even if submitted
Letter of recommendationNot considered for admission, even if submitted
High school GPARequired to be considered for admission
Open admissionNo
Completion of college prep programRequired
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required to be considered for admission
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollmentNo
Credit for qualified life experience*Implied no
Advance placement (AP) creditsYes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile-
SAT 25th-75th Percentile-
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
9k
Students enrolled
46%
Online student enrollment
17:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
35%
Unknown
0%
Black
8%
Hispanic
22%
Two or more races
4%
Non-U.S. Citizen
11%
Asian
12%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Socio-economic diversity
35% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
4
Total Online Enrollment
3,733
Student Location Breakout
Bar graph visual depicting student location breakout percentages.46% online, 54% on-campus.
Percent of Programs Online
91% On-campus
9% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
CertificatesNot offered
Associate25% online
Bachelor's5% online
Graduate CertificateNot offered
Master'sNot offered
DoctorateNot offered
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
| Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $7,170 | $21,692 |
| Graduate | $11,542 | $23,586 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates.
| Costs to Consider | Price |
|---|---|
| Books and supplies | $1,850 |
| On-campus room and board | $24,623 |
| On-campus other expenses | $1,600 |
| Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $28,000 |
| Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $1,600 |
| Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $1,600 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
| Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| On-campus | $35,243 | $49,765 |
| Off-campus without family | $38,620 | $53,142 |
| Off-campus with family | $10,620 | $25,142 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
35%
State Grant Aid
31%
Institution Grant Aid
14%
Pell Grant
35%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$12k
Average student debtafter graduation
$43k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division I-FCS
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Table Tennis
- Tennis
- Track Field Outdoor
- Track Field Xcountry
- Soccer
- Volleyball
Degrees Awarded by Program
| # | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services. | |||
| 2 | Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs. | |||
| 3 | Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services. | |||
| 4 | Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences. | |||
| 5 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies. | |||
| 6 | Visual And Performing Arts. |
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