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Fashion Institute of Technology

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Dormitory capacity 2,200
Student to faculty ratio 17 to 1
Acceptance rate 52%
Students retention rate 86%
On-time graduation rate 82%

Located in New York, New York, Fashion Institute of Technology is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Fashion Institute of Technology is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

Fashion Institute of Technology boasts an impressive student retention rate of 86% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 75% and 72%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Middle States Commission on Higher Education
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

51.7%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$5,913

Cost of attendance at Fashion Institute of Technology in 2022 for students from New York.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New York's average $8,212
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$16,493

Cost of attendance at Fashion Institute of Technology in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

New York's average $17,724
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 53 of freshman students at Fashion Institute of Technology received on average $8,521 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$8,521
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 452 36% $5,312 $2,400,832
Other Federal Grant 462 37% $6,733 $3,110,528
State Grant/Scholarships 487 39% $3,600 $1,753,251
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 358 29% $2,195 $785,945
Total Grant & Scholarships 663 53% $8,521 $5,649,724

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Fashion Institute of Technology students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Fashion Institute of Technology students is 82.1%. Female students graduated at a rate of 84.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 69.0%.

82.1%

  • asian 85.5% 118 students
  • African American 71.4% 55 students
  • white 82.8% 517 students
  • hawaiian 100.0% 3 students
  • hispanic 77.4% 164 students
  • International Students 91.8% 123 students
  • Mixed Race 73.5% 36 students

Athletic Associations

  • NJCAA
    National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Fashion Institute of Technology provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Fashion Institute of Technology offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes
  • Study abroad

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Credit for military training

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