Fashion Institute of Technology

227 W 27th St
New York, NY 10001
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  • Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) takes innovation to skyscraper heights. When you enroll at FIT, you join a long line of ambitious, energetic pacesetters. We have a tradition of teaching and inspiring emerging leaders, which arises from a powerful blend of a rigorous liberal arts foundation coupled with a real-world curriculum and hands-on instruction; a worldwide network of alumni; a strong relationship with industry leaders; a world-class faculty of working professionals; a direct connection to New York City culture and commerce.

School Highlights

Fashion Institute of Technology serves 8,767 students (84% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the state community college average of 25:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the state average of 59%.

Top Placements

Fashion Institute of Technology places among the top 20% of community colleges in New York for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 478 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Fashion Institute of Technology(NY) Community College Avg.
Institution LevelFour or more yearsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPublicPublic
Total Faculty478 staff88 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Fashion Institute of Technology has declined by 10% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has decreased from 22:1 over five years.
The Fashion Institute of Technology diversity score of 0.71 is less than the state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment8,767 students1,492 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio18:125:1
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# Full-Time Students7,406 students823 students
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# Part-Time Students1,361 students669 students
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# Undergraduate Students7,246 students848 students
# Graduate Students160 students27 students
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Total Dormitory Capacity		2,400353
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% Asian
12%
7%
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% Hispanic
21%
23%
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% Black
10%
19%
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% White
47%
41%
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% Hawaiian		--
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% Two or more races
4%
2%
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% Non Resident races
4%
2%
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% Unknown races
1%
6%
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Diversity Score0.710.73
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$50,500$35,200
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Finances and Admission

The public in-state tuition of $5,200 is less than the state average of $5,858. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $14,200 is more than the state average of $10,539. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$5,200$5,858
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Out-State Tuition Fees$14,200$10,539
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid73%91%
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Median Debt for Graduates$14,750$12,935
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Median Debt for Dropouts$9,701$5,500
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Acceptance Rate53%75%
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Source: 2019 (or latest year available) IPEDS

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to Fashion Institute of Technology is Phillips School of Nursing at Mount Sinai Beth Israel (0.2 miles away).
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Quick Stats (2021)
  • Students: 8,767 students
  • In-state tuition: $5,200
  • Out-state tuition: $14,200
  • Acceptance Rate: 53%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 18:1
  • Minority enrollment: 53%
Did You Know?
For New York private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $17,037 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

New York community colleges have a diversity score of 0.62, which is lower than the national average of 0.73. The most diverse community college in New York is Berkeley College-New York. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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