
Fashion Institute of Technology
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$7,170
Avg in-state tuition
$21,692
Avg out-of-state tuition
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About Fashion Institute of Technology
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 7,959, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 59%. 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 Insight
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
59% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
88% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
Students graduate from this school at a higher rate than other schools.
This is typically an indication of a school's quality and means most students finish their degree in a timely manner.
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Students graduate from this school at a higher rate than other schools.
This is typically an indication of a school's quality and means most students finish their degree in a timely manner.
Learn more about how we determine school awards83% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scores Not required or recommended
High school transcript Required
High school rank Not required or recommended
Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended
High school GPA Required
Open admission No
Completion of college prep program Recommended
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment Yes
Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no
Advance placement (AP) credits Yes
*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 Currently Unavailable
SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awards8k
Students enrolled
100%
Online student enrollment
17:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
41%
Hispanic
22%
Asian
12%
Black
9%
Non-U.S. Citizen
9%
Two or more races
4%
Unknown
2%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
83%
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
2
Total Online Enrollment
8,177
Percent of Programs Online
96% On-campus
4% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates Not offered
Associate 8% online
Bachelor's 5% online
Graduate Certificate Not offered
Master's Not offered
Doctorate Not 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 for the 2020–2021 academic year.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $1,850 |
On-campus room and board | $15,200 |
On-campus other expenses | $2,150 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $20,376 |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $2,150 |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $4,890 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $26,370 | $40,892 |
Off-campus without family | $31,546 | $46,068 |
Off-campus with family | $13,910 | $28,432 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
40%
State Grant Aid
36%
Institution Grant Aid
27%
Pell Grant
35%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$15k
Average student debt after graduation
$43k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
No information available for this school.
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations, Other
BA
MA
DOC
International Business/Trade/Commerce
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing Research
BA
MA
DOC
International Marketing
BA
MA
DOC
Fashion Merchandising
BA
MA
DOC
Special Products Marketing Operations
BA
MA
DOC
Specialized Merchandising, Sales, and Marketing Operations, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations, Other
BA
MA
DOC
International Business/Trade/Commerce
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing Research
BA
MA
DOC
International Marketing
BA
MA
DOC
Fashion Merchandising
BA
MA
DOC
Special Products Marketing Operations
BA
MA
DOC
Specialized Merchandising, Sales, and Marketing Operations, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations, Other
BA
MA
DOC
International Business/Trade/Commerce
BA
MA
DOC
International Marketing
BA
MA
DOC
Digital Marketing
BA
MA
DOC
Fashion Merchandising
BA
MA
DOC
Special Products Marketing Operations
BA
MA
DOC
Specialized Merchandising, Sales, and Marketing Operations, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations, Other
BA
MA
DOC
International Business/Trade/Commerce
BA
MA
DOC
International Marketing
BA
MA
DOC
Digital Marketing
BA
MA
DOC
Fashion Merchandising
BA
MA
DOC
Special Products Marketing Operations
BA
MA
DOC
Specialized Merchandising, Sales, and Marketing Operations, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Advertising
BA
MA
DOC
Advertising
BA
MA
DOC
Communication Management and Strategic Communications
BA
MA
DOC
Communication Management and Strategic Communications
BA
MA
DOC
Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects
BA
MA
DOC
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects
BA
MA
DOC
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects
BA
MA
DOC
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects
BA
MA
DOC
Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Apparel and Textile Manufacture
BA
MA
DOC
Apparel and Textile Manufacture
BA
MA
DOC
Apparel and Textile Manufacture
BA
MA
DOC
Apparel and Textile Manufacture
BA
MA
DOC
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Museology/Museum Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Museology/Museum Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Museology/Museum Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Museology/Museum Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Visual And Performing Arts
BA
MA
DOC
Commercial and Advertising Art
BA
MA
DOC
Industrial Design
BA
MA
DOC
Commercial Photography
BA
MA
DOC
Fashion/Apparel Design
BA
MA
DOC
Interior Design
BA
MA
DOC
Graphic Design
BA
MA
DOC
Illustration
BA
MA
DOC
Design and Applied Arts, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
BA
MA
DOC
Fine/Studio Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Arts Management
BA
MA
DOC
Commercial and Advertising Art
BA
MA
DOC
Industrial Design
BA
MA
DOC
Commercial Photography
BA
MA
DOC
Fashion/Apparel Design
BA
MA
DOC
Interior Design
BA
MA
DOC
Graphic Design
BA
MA
DOC
Illustration
BA
MA
DOC
Design and Applied Arts, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
BA
MA
DOC
Fine/Studio Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Arts Management
BA
MA
DOC
Commercial and Advertising Art
BA
MA
DOC
Industrial and Product Design
BA
MA
DOC
Commercial Photography
BA
MA
DOC
Fashion/Apparel Design
BA
MA
DOC
Interior Design
BA
MA
DOC
Graphic Design
BA
MA
DOC
Illustration
BA
MA
DOC
Design and Applied Arts, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
BA
MA
DOC
Fine/Studio Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Fine and Studio Arts Management
BA
MA
DOC
Commercial and Advertising Art
BA
MA
DOC
Industrial and Product Design
BA
MA
DOC
Commercial Photography
BA
MA
DOC
Fashion/Apparel Design
BA
MA
DOC
Interior Design
BA
MA
DOC
Graphic Design
BA
MA
DOC
Illustration
BA
MA
DOC
Design and Applied Arts, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Cinematography and Film/Video Production
BA
MA
DOC
Fine/Studio Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Fine and Studio Arts Management
BA
MA
DOC
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