FIT
Fashion Institute of Technology
227 W 27th St, New York City, United StatesOverview of Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT)
About this school
- www.fitnyc.edu/
Website
Coeducational
Mostly women
Graduate Students
185
Institution Type
Public
Undergraduate Students
- Undergraduate Students:8,661
- Men:1,342 (15.5%)
- Women:7,319 (84.5%)
Location
Admission Information (FIT)
Freshman Admission Requirements
Difficulty of Admission
Admission to Fashion Institute of Technology is moderately difficult: more than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted.
High School Preparation
- High School Graduation:
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
- High School Program:
College preparatory program is recommended
Required Or Recomended High School Units
Subject | Required Units | Recommended Units |
---|---|---|
English | - | - |
Mathematics | - | - |
Science | - | - |
Foreign Language | - | - |
Social Studies | - | - |
History | - | - |
Academic Electives | - | - |
Examinations Required
Exam | Required | Scores Due Date |
---|---|---|
SAT or ACT | - | - |
SAT Only | - | - |
ACT Only | - | - |
SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT | - | - |
SAT Subject Tests Only | - | - |
Essay/Test | Status | Scores Due Date |
---|---|---|
SAT Essay Component Policy | Not reported | |
ACT Writing Test Policy | Not reported | |
Use of SAT/ACT Essay | Not reported |
Admission Details
Admissions Office
Address | Seventh Avenue at 27th Street |
City, State, Zip | New York, NY 10001-5992 |
Phone | (212) 217-3760 |
Fax | (212) 217-7481 |
Email |
Application Dates And Fees
Regular Admission Deadline | January 1 |
Application Fee | $50 |
Application Fee Waiver | Available |
Regular Admission Notification | April 1 |
Accept Offer Of Admission | By May 1 or within 3 weeks if notified after May 1 |
Waiting List Used | No |
Defer Admission | Student cannot defer admission |
Transfer Admission | Transfer applications accepted |
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered | No |
Early Decision Deadline | - |
Early Decision Notification | - |
Early Action Offered | No |
Early Action Deadline | - |
Early Action Notification | - |
Application Form
Common Application | Not accepted |
Universal College Application | Not accepted |
Electronic Application |
Other Application Requirements
Interview | Not Required |
Essay Or Personal Statement | Required for all freshmen |
Letters Of Recommendation | - |
Other | Portfolio for art and design programs recommended for some freshmen |
Financial Need | Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process |
Selection of Students
Factors involed in acceptance process.
4 star = most important, 1 star = least important.
Factor | Importance |
---|---|
Rigor of Secondary School Record | |
Academic GPA | |
Standardized Tests | |
Class Rank | |
Recommendations | |
Essay | |
Interview | |
Level of Applicant's Interest | |
Extracurricular Activities | |
Volunteer Work | |
Particular|Talent/Ability | |
Character/Personal Qualities | |
First Generation to Attend College | |
State Residency | |
Geographic Residence | |
Relation with Alumnus | |
Religious Affiliation/ Commitment | |
Ethnicity | |
Work Experience |
Profile of Fall Admission
Overall Admission Rate
Overall Admission Rate | 47% of 4,739 applicants were admitted |
Women | 48% of 3,937 applicants were admitted |
Men | 42% of 802 applicants were admitted |
Students Enrolled
Students Enrolled | 2,017 (90%) of 2,229 admitted students enrolled |
Women | 1,698 (90%) of 1,896 admitted students enrolled |
Men | 319 (96%) of 333 admitted students enrolled |
Grade Point Average of Enrolled First-Year Students
Average GPA | 3.60 |
375 And Above | 31% |
3.50 - 3.74 | 26% |
3.25 - 3.49 | 23% |
3.00 - 3.24 | 12% |
2.50 - 2.99 | 6% |
2.00 - 2.49 | 2% |
SAT Score of Enrolled First-Year Students
Sat Math | Not reported |
• Score 700 - 800 | Not reported |
• Score 600 - 700 | Not reported |
• Score 500 - 600 | Not reported |
• Score 400 - 500 | Not reported |
• Score 300 - 400 | Not reported |
• Score 200 - 300 | Not reported |
Sat Critical Reading | Not reported |
• Score 700 - 800 | Not reported |
• Score 600 - 700 | Not reported |
• Score 500 - 600 | Not reported |
• Score 400 - 500 | Not reported |
• Score 300 - 400 | Not reported |
• Score 200 - 300 | Not reported |
ACT Scores of Enrolled First-Year Students
Act Composite | Not reported |
• Score 30 - 36 | Not reported |
• Score 24 - 29 | Not reported |
• Score 18 - 23 | Not reported |
• Score 12 - 17 | Not reported |
• Score 6 - 11 | Not reported |
• Score 5 Or Below | Not reported |
Tuition & Financial Aid (FIT)
Tuition & Expenses
Cost of Attendance
- Books & Supplies: - In-state: $7,463|Out-of-state: $20,985
- Room & Board: - $13,945 (77.70966843131792%)
- Other Expences: - $1,850 (10.309278350515465%)
- Tuition & Fees: - $2,150 (11.98105321816662%)
Payment Plans
Fashion Institute of Technology accepts
Applying for Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office
Email | - |
Website | |
Net Price Calculator Url |
Application Process
Application Deadline | Priority deadline February 15 |
Award Notification Date | On a rolling basis beginning April 1 |
Methodology For Awarding Institutional Aid | Federal Methodology |
Forms Required
Forms Required | Filing Cost |
---|---|
FAFSA| Code is 002866 | Free |
State Aid Form | - |
Profile of 2017-18 Financial Aid
First-Year Student
Financial Aid Applicants | 879 (70.4%) of freshmen |
Found To Have Financial Need | 659 (75.0%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 659 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 313 (47.5%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 72% |
Average Award | $10,679 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 484 (73.4%) of aid recipients, average amount $6,065 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 414 (62.8%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,059 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 179 (27.2%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 104 (8.3%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $769 |
All Undergraduates
Financial Aid Applicants | 4,551 (61.9%) of undergraduates |
Found To Have Financial Need | 3,668 (80.6%) of applicants |
Received Financial Aid | 3,668 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need |
Need Fully Met | 1,675 (45.7%) of aid recipients |
Average Percent Of Need Met | 68% |
Average Award | $11,880 |
• Need-Based Gift | Received by 2,752 (75.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $6,106 |
• Need-Based Self-Help | Received by 2,425 (66.1%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,526 |
• Merit Based Gift | Received by 408 (11.1%) of aid recipients |
Merit Based Gift | 278 (3.8%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $784 |
Borrowing
2016 Graduates with Loans | 52% |
Average Indebtedness Of 2016 Graduates | $25,074 |
Parents Borrowing Plus Loans | - |
Parents Of Students Receiving Aid | Not reported |
Parents Of Students Not Receiving Aid | Not reported |
Financial Aid Programs
Scholarchips And Grants
Need Based Available | Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships |
Non Need Based Available | None |
Non-Need Awards
Academic Interest/Achievement | Not reported |
Creative Arts/Performance | Not reported |
Special Achievements/Activities | Not reported |
Special Characteristics | Not reported |
Employment
Work-Study Programs | Federal work study available |
Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment | Not reported |
Academics & Instruction (FIT)
Academics Overview
Academic Calendar System
Semester
Summer Session
Offered
Graduation Requirements
General Education/Core Cirriculum
Required
Computer
Not required
Foreign Language
Not required
Math/Science
Required for all students
Faculty & Instruction
Full-Time Faculty
232
Part-Time Faculty
884
Full-Time Faculty With Ph.D./Terminal Degree
Not reported
Regular Class Size
- 2-9 students: - 5% of classes
- 10-19 students: - 39% of classes
- 20-29 students: - 56% of classes
Discussion Section/Lab Class Size
- Not reported
Advanced Placement
International Baccalaureate
Accepted
Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations
Accepted for placement and credit
Sophomore Standing
Available through AP examinations
Academic Resources
Libraries
Library Available On Campus | Yes |
Holdings | - |
Computing
Computer Ownership | Students not required to own/lease a computer |
Computers Available On Campus | Not Reported |
Internet E Mail Access | Not reported |
Academic Support Services
Remedial Instruction
Offered
Tutoring
Available
Services for Students Requiring Accommodations
Available
Services for Students with Accessibility Needs
Fashion Institute of Technology provides hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
Undergraduate Retention & Graduation
Returning First-Year Students
89.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
Not reported
Students Graduating Within 5 Years
Not reported
Students Graduating Within 6 Years
77.0%
Programs & Majors (FIT)
Undergraduate Education
Undergraduate Majors (19)
- Advertising
- Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects
- Apparel and Textile Manufacture
- Cinematography and Film/Video Production
- Commercial Photography
- Commercial and Advertising Art
- Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations, Other
- Fashion Merchandising
- Fashion/Apparel Design
- Fine and Studio Arts Management
- Fine/Studio Arts, General
- Graphic Design
- Illustration
- Industrial and Product Design
- Interior Design
- International Marketing
- Marketing Research
- Special Products Marketing Operations
- Specialized Merchandising, Sales, and Marketing Operations, Other
Most Popular Disciplines
Offered
Professional Degree Programs
Some online degree programs
Special Programs
Distance learning, English as a second language, Honors program, Independent study, Internships, Study abroad, Summer session
Study Abroad
Business/marketing, Visual and performing arts, Communication/journalism
Online Degrees
None
Graduate and Professional Education
Master's Degrees Offered
Master of Fine Arts, Master of Professional Studies, Master of Arts
Master's Programs of Study (10)
- Applied Arts and Design--General
- Art History
- Arts Administration
- Business Administration and Management--General
- Clothing and Textiles
- Illustration
- Interior Design
- Marketing
- Museum Studies
- Sustainable Development
Campus Life (FIT)
Location & Geography
Population
8,244,910
Nearest Metropolitan Area
5 acres
Environment
Urban environment
Campus Size
New York City
Weather
Temperature | 24.9 average low in January, 78.9 average high in September |
Rain | 119 rainy days per year |
Available Transportation
Nearest Airport | 18 mile(s) from campus in New York City |
Nearest Bus Station | New York City |
Nearest Train Station | New York City |
Housing
College Housing
College offers housing to students
Types of Housing
Women only housing, coed housing, disabled student housing
Students of College Housing
21% of all students
Housing Restrictions
Freshman Housing Guarantee
Freshmen are given priority consideration for housing
Students Living Off Campus/Commuting
79%
Security
24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices
Available
24-Hour Security Patrols
Available
Late-Night Transport/Escort Services
Available
Electronically Operated Housing Entrances
Available
Personal Support Services
Health Service
Offered
Personal Counseling
Offered
Child Care
Not offered
Sports & Recreation
School Athletics
Athletic Conferences | National Junior College Athletic Association |
Mascot | Tiger |
School Colors | White, navy blue, and Columbian blue |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Women)
Factor | Offered | Scholarships Given |
---|---|---|
Cross-Country Running | ||
Soccer | ||
Swimming And Diving | ||
Table Tennis | ||
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball |
Intercollegiate Athletics (Men)
Sport | Offered | Scholarships Given |
---|---|---|
Cross-Country Running | ||
Soccer | ||
Swimming And Diving | ||
Table Tennis | ||
Tennis | ||
Track And Field | ||
Volleyball |
Recreational Sports
Intramural Sports | - |
Student Activities
Activities And Organizations
Fashion Institute of Technology offers choral groups, drama theatre, radio station, student newspaper, television station
Sororities
Fraternities
ROTC
Student Body
Co-educational
Mostly women
Number of Full-Time Undergraduates
7,210
Undergraduates
Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
- 0.1% American Indian/Alaskan Native
- 12.8% Asian
- 10.6% Black/African-American
- 21.5% Hispanic/Latino
- 3.9% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
- 0.3% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander
- 50.1% White
- 0.8% Unknown
International Students
11.5%
Average Age
22
Number of Graduate Students
185
Student Resources (FIT)
Study resources
Popular Departments
- FM – Fashion Merchandising Mgt124 Documents
- TS - Textile Science24 Documents
- SS - Social Sciences17 Documents
- AC - Advertising and Mktng Comm10 Documents
- MG - Prod Mgt: Fash Rel Industry8 Documents
Popular Courses
- FM 114 - Introduction to the Fashion IndustryFashion Business Management
- FM 262 - Contemporary Retail ManagementFashion Business Management
- TS 111 - Fundamentals of TextilesTextile Science
- FM 117 - Introduction to Fashion MarketingFashion Business Management
- FM 116 - Fashion Business PracticesFashion Business Management
Popular Professors
- Suzanne PiazzaFM 114
- Suzanne PiazzaFM 262
- Aaron SchoorMG 306
- liebmannFM 117
- LampleyFM 114