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Institute of Technology

Type 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Continuous
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 17 to 1
Students retention rate 76%
On-time graduation rate 73%

Located in Clovis, California, FIT is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a continuous calendar system, providing flexibility in scheduling.

One of the notable aspects of Institute of Technology is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Institute of Technology is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, 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.

FIT boasts an impressive student retention rate of 76% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 85% and 67%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges
The most popular programs at FIT are Medical/Clinical Assistant, Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician, Culinary, Entertainment, and Personal Services, Other, Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator, Physical Therapy Assistant. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Medical/Clinical Assistant

Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician

Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator

Program Length 10 months
Tuition and Fees $16,407
Books and Supplies $1,569
Total Cost $17,976

Physical Therapy Assistant

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 89 of freshman students at Institute of Technology received on average $7,476 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.

$7,476
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 676 78% $5,462 $3,692,314
Other Federal Grant 752 87% $7,070 $5,316,764
State Grant/Scholarships 62 7% $5,964 $369,796
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 7 1% $3,564 $24,950
Total Grant & Scholarships 764 89% $7,476 $5,711,510

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Institute of Technology students who enrolled in 2018 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 Institute of Technology students is 72.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 74.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 70.7%.

72.9%

  • asian 81.2% 26 students
  • African American 59.0% 23 students
  • white 71.9% 238 students
  • unknown 75.3% 55 students
  • hawaiian 88.9% 8 students
  • hispanic 73.2% 271 students
  • Mixed Race 76.0% 19 students

Service Offerings

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

Educational Offerings

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
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)