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
The Fashion Institute of Technology, located in New York City, enrolls nearly 9,000 students annually. The public school's acceptance rate is 54% and its graduation rate is 80%. The college offers nearly 30 undergraduate programs and eight graduate programs. FIT has an art gallery and museum on campus. Students can take advantage of more than 60 clubs and organizations, multiple labs, and production studios.
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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.
Test scores Not required or recommended
High school rank Not required or recommended
High school GPA Required
Completion of college prep program Recommended
High school transcript Required
Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended
Open admission No
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required
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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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
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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2020-2021]. 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.
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