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Overall Niche Grade
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Academics
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Value
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Diversity
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Campus
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Athletics
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Party Scene
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Professors
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Location
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Dorms
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Campus Food
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Student Life
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Safety
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FIT is a highly rated public college located in Manhattan, New York in the New York City Area. It is a mid-size institution with an enrollment of 6,885 undergraduate students. Admissions is fairly competitive as the FIT acceptance rate is 53%. Popular majors include Fashion and Apparel Merchandising, Fashion and Apparel Design, and Communications. Graduating 83% of students, FIT alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $43,200.
About
About FIT...
- Liberal Arts College
- Public College
- SAT/ACT Optional
Athletic Division
NJCAA Division III
Athletic Conference
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- New York
- Manhattan
Fashion Institute of Technology Rankings
Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
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FIT Admissions
Acceptance Rate
53%
Application Deadline
Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.
January 1
SAT Range
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ACT Range
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Application Fee
$50
SAT/ACT
Neither required nor recommended
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
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Will You Get Into FIT?
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Cost
Net Price
$20,900/ year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$8,260/ year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
73%
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Academics
Professors
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Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
16:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
77%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.115 responses
47%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.132 responses
40%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.132 responses
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Majors
Most Popular Majors
Fashion and Apparel Merchandising
1,081 Graduates
Fashion and Apparel Design
609 Graduates
Communications
598 Graduates
Commercial and Advertising Art
245 Graduates
Illustration
199 Graduates
Marketing
167 Graduates
Apparel and Textile Science
120 Graduates
Interior Design
115 Graduates
Commercial Photography
102 Graduates
Studio Arts
100 Graduates
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Online
Programs Offered Entirely Online
Total number of complete undergraduate programs offered online or through distance learning.
Offers Online Courses
College offers distance education courses.
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
Total number of certificate degree programs offered online or through distance education.
Online Associates Programs
Total number of associate degree programs offered online or through distance education.
Online Bachelor's Programs
Total number of bachelor's degree programs offered online or through distance education.
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How Students Learn
Based on class setting of student enrollment.
Mix of Online and on Campus
39%
On Campus
56%
Online
4%
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
6,885Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
986
Undergrads Over 25
11%
Pell Grant
34%
Varsity Athletes
1%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on
83 responses
Fashionable
33%
Determined and slightly pretentious
31%
Diverse Student Body
19%
Diligent & Perseverant
10%
Creative
5%
Outgoing
1%
Stressed
1%
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Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
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Poll
77%
of students say they don't have Greek life.115 responses
Poll
64%
of students say no one pays attention to varsity sports.161 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on
84 responses
Creative
62%
Professional
14%
Dynamic
12%
Innovative
7%
Fast-paced
2%
Home away from home
1%
Underrated
1%
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After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$48,900/ year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
83%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
90%
National
83%
81%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.68 responses
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Fashion Institute of Technology Reviews
Rating 3.68 out of 5 1,674 reviews
Rating 4 out of 5
Student life at the Fashion Institute of Technology is hard to crack into. If you can find your crowd it's great; but even finding your crowd is hard. If you want to be prepared to step into the fashion industry, whether it be through the runway or through the corporate offices, FIT will prepare you. The professors are seasoned individuals in their respective fields, and provide honet advice on getting started in your career. Overral, this is a bootcamp for the industry.
- Sophom*ore
- 18 days ago
Rating 4 out of 5
Attending FIT in NYC fulfills a long-held dream, offering an interesting and educational experience in the heart of the city. The unique student life, defined by the city itself, suits my preferences, though a more vibrant campus atmosphere and increased club involvement would be appreciated. I also see room for improvement, particularly in hiring younger professors and addressing challenges in upper division majors, such as a shortage of faculty and potential curriculum adjustments. While FIT has been a stepping stone toward my goals, enhancements in these areas could further enrich the overall experience.
- Junior
- 2 months ago
Rating 5 out of 5
The Fashion Institute of Technology is an amazing college to go to if you are a student truly interested in pursuing fashion as a career! As a current freshman, one of my favorite experience being an FIT student is having the resources that are helping me achieve my future career goals and motivate me to become the best person I can be.
Other than the academics, something I wish were better was the dining hall. You definitely get tired of the food everyday. The only promising thing you can have after a while is the sushi bar.
Also the social settings, lots of people say that it's hard to make breaks but I think that's how it is in every college. You have to put yourself out there, you have to engage with people, join clubs that fit your interests (there are a lot), and make the first move a few times! Don't be intimidated by cliques. You'll do great!:)
- Freshman
- 4 months ago
