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FASHION INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY (FIT)

  • 227 W 27th St
  • New York, NY 10001
  • OPEID College Code: 00286600
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  • General Phone: (212) 217-7999
  • President: Joyce F. Brown
  • Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Master's
  • Local Area: Large City
  • Student Enrollment: 10,413
  • College Alias: FIT
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    Student Services
  • Remedial Services Offered
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
  • Employment Services Offered
  • Placement Services For Graduates Offered
    Special Learning Opportunities
  • Distance Learning Opportunities
  • Study Abroad Opportunities
  • Weekend / Evening Classes Available
    Mission Statement
  • The Fashion Institute of Technology prepares students for professional excellence in design, fashion, and business by providing the premier educational experience that fosters creativity, career focus, and a global perspective.
Accreditation
  • Middle States Commission on Higher Education
    Facilities and Programs Offered
  • Library Available
    College Carnegie Classifications
  • Basic Classification
    • Baccalaureate/Associates Colleges
  • Undergraduate Classification
    • Associates Dominant
  • Graduate Classification
    • Postbaccalaureate Professional (Other Dominant Fields)
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
    • Full-Time Four-Year, More Selective, Higher Transfer-In
  • Enrollment Classification
    • Very High Undergraduate
  • Size Classification
    • Medium Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
 
 
 
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    Admission Fees Fall 2009
  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $40.00
  • Graduate Application Fee: $50.00
 
    College Credits Accepted
  • Dual Credit
  • AP Credit
    Applicant Considerations
  • High School or Secondary School GPA
    • Required
  • High School or Secondary School Rank
    • Required
  • High School or Secondary School Record
    • Required
  • College Preparatory Program Completion
    • Recommended
  • Formal Demonstration of Competencies
    • Required
  • Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...)
    • Recommended
  • TOEFL
    • Required
 
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants4953,4783,973
Number Granted Admission (%)183 (37%)1,422 (41%)1,605 (40%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)134 (73%)924 (65%)1,058 (66%)
 
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving47%22%33%11%
Avg Amount Receiving$7,480$4,337$2,046$625
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)4.8%3.0%2.4%
Number in Default553236
Number in Repayment1,1391,0341,468
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
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The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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2009-102008-092007-08
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees$4,164$3,854$3,732
In-State Tuition and Fees$4,164$3,854$3,732
Out of State Tuition and Fees$11,592$10,682$10,316
Books and Supplies$1,750$1,600$1,600
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$11,248$10,950$10,095
Other Expenses$2,100$2,100$2,100
Off Campus
Room and Board$14,890$14,223$13,356
Other Expenses$2,100$2,100$2,100
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$1,885$2,100$1,835
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$19,262$18,504$17,527
In-State$19,262$18,504$17,527
Out of State$26,690$25,332$24,111
Off Campus
In-District$22,904$21,777$20,788
In-State$22,904$21,777$20,788
Out of State$30,332$28,605$27,372
Off Campus with Family
In-District$7,799$7,289$7,167
In-State$7,799$7,289$7,167
Out of State$15,227$14,117$13,751
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
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The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
 CertificateAssociateBachelorMaster
Business and Marketing Studies
Fashion Merchandising-683320-
Fashion Modeling-32--
International Business---18
International Marketing--82-
Marketing Research--16-
Special Products Marketing Operations--18-
Specialized Merchandising, Sales, and Marketing Operations, Other--2419
 
Communication Technology
Animation, Video Graphics and Special Effects--13-
 
Communications and Journalism
Advertising-226168-
 
Family and Consumer Sciences
Apparel and Textile Manufacture13548-
Apparel and Textiles-25--
Family and Consumer Sciences and Communication----
 
Interdisciplinary Studies
Museology, Museum Studies---7
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Arts Management--212
Commercial and Advertising Art-20437-
Commercial Photography-5620-
Fashion and Apparel Design-404220-
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other---17
Fine Studio Arts-4921-
Graphic Design--63-
Illustration-833613
Industrial Design--39-
Interior Design-8338-
Jewelry and Crafts-47--
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 10,413
    • Undergraduate: 10,207 Graduate: 206
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
    • Male: 1,627 Female: 8,786
  • Undergraduate Gender
    • Male: 1,602 Female: 8,605
  • Graduate Gender
    • Male: 25 Female: 181
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
    • Full-Time: 7,290 Part-Time: 3,123
  • Undergraduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 7,163 Part-Time: 3,044
  • Graduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 127 Part-Time: 79
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien9879%
American Indian--
Black--
Asian8929%
Hispanic--
White--
Unknown3,20331%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 18100.1%
Ages 18-192,04620%
Ages 20-212,64025%
Ages 22-242,19021%
Ages 25-291,78217%
Ages 30-347858%
Ages 35-393333%
Ages 40-493553%
Ages 50-652352%
Age Over 65270.3%
Age Unknown100.1%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees1,712761951
Faculty Status1,083302781
Tenured Faculty2182153
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service1,007253754
Primarily Instruction1,007253754
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial5858-
Other Professionals17513243
Technical and/or Paraprofessional472318154
Clerical And Secretarial293192101
Service and/or Maintenance42366
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$84,686 (253)$85,694 (119)$83,791 (134)
Professor$119,904 (38)$121,816 (18)$118,184 (20)
Associate Professor$89,658 (49)$89,799 (23)$89,534 (26)
Assistant Professor$77,034 (152)$77,237 (74)$76,842 (78)
Instructor$54,767 (14)$55,979 (4)$54,282 (10)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$84,686 (253)$85,694 (119)$83,791 (134)
Professor$119,904 (38)$121,816 (18)$118,184 (20)
Associate Professor$89,658 (49)$89,799 (23)$89,534 (26)
Assistant Professor$77,034 (152)$77,237 (74)$76,842 (78)
Instructor$54,767 (14)$55,979 (4)$54,282 (10)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (Njcaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
 
Participants
All Athletes732053
Unduplicated Athletes732053
Basketball1010-
All Track Combined15213
Swimming and Diving21318
Tennis8-8
Volleyball12-12
Table Tennis752
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$4,120$3,133
Assistant Coaches-$2,000$1,250
 
Coaches
All Coaches1899
Basketball33-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches22-
All Track Combined633
Head Coaches422
Assistant Coaches211
Swimming and Diving211
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches---
Tennis1-1
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches---
Volleyball2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Table Tennis422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 86%
  • Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 61%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students64%
 
By Gender
Male55%
Female66%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien66%
American Indian-
Black43%
Asian62%
Hispanic63%
White68%
Unknown59%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Criminal Offenses
On Campus
Burglary1-
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