Fashion Institute of Technology

New York, New York

PublicBachelor's to graduateFounded 1944Large citySEVP certified

About

The Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) is a public college and fashion school under the State University of New York, in New York City. It focuses on art, business, design, mass communication, and technology connected to the fashion industry. It was founded in 1944. FIT is a SUNY community college, and the only community college in NY that offers bachelors and masters degrees (in addition to associate degrees).

Cost per year

Tuition and fees (out of state): US$17,576
Estimated total for international students: US$35,837
Tuition and fees (in state, for comparison): US$6,596
Total cost for in-state students: US$24,857

Net price calculatorfitnyc.edu

International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.

Students

Undergraduates: 7,637
Graduate students: 282
International undergraduates: 12%
Students per teacher: 16 to 1

Admissions

Admission rate: 60%

Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.

Outcomes

Graduation rate: 81%
Median earnings 10 years after starting: US$72,055

Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.

Programmes (30)

Bachelor's degrees10 subjects

Apparel and TextilesArts, Entertainment, and Media ManagementDesign and Applied ArtsEntrepreneurial and Small Business OperationsFilm/Video and Photographic ArtsFine and Studio ArtsGraphic CommunicationsMarketingPublic Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationSpecialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations

Master's degrees6 subjects

Arts, Entertainment, and Media ManagementDesign and Applied ArtsFine and Studio ArtsInternational BusinessMuseology/Museum StudiesSpecialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations

Associate's degrees8 subjects

Apparel and TextilesBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsDesign and Applied ArtsFilm/Video and Photographic ArtsFine and Studio ArtsMarketingPublic Relations, Advertising, and Applied CommunicationSpecialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations

Undergraduate certificates6 subjects

Apparel and TextilesDesign and Applied ArtsFilm/Video and Photographic ArtsFine and Studio ArtsGeneral Sales, Merchandising and Related Marketing OperationsVisual and Performing Arts, General

Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.