Fashion Institute of Technology

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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.

New York, NY

$7,170

Avg in-state
tuition

$21,692

Avg out-of-state
tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

89%

Retention Rate Insight

89% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

83%

Graduation Rate Insight

83% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. 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 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 enrollmentImplied no

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

42%

Online student enrollment

17:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

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On-campusCheck Bold
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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

34% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

34%

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

2

Total Online Enrollment

3,428

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

96% On-campus

4% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesX BoldNot offered

AssociateCheck Bold8% online

Bachelor'sCheck Bold5% online

Graduate CertificateX BoldNot offered

Master'sX BoldNot offered

DoctorateX BoldNot offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1,200
On-campus room and board$17,758
On-campus other expenses$2,600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81,342$81,342
Off-campus without family$60,984$60,984
Off-campus with family$60,984$60,984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

48%

State Grant Aid

32%

Institution Grant Aid

13%

Pell Grant

34%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$6,734
State Grant Aid$3,561
Institution Grant Aid$997
Pell Grant Aid$5,017

Financial Outlook

$12k

Average student debtafter graduation

$43k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

0.6%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • Table Tennis
  • Tennis
  • Track Field Outdoor
  • Track Field Xcountry
  • Soccer
  • Volleyball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

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1Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services.
2Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs.
3Communications Technologies/Technicians And Support Services.
4Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences.
5Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies.
6Visual And Performing Arts.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.