- 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 9,071 students (83% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the state community college average of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the state average of 62%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 9,071 students
- In-state tuition: $5,200
- Out-state tuition: $14,200
- Acceptance Rate: 52%
- Student:teacher ratio: 8:1
- Minority enrollment: 61%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Fashion Institute of Technology ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:
School Overview
The teacher population of 1,147 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Fashion Institute of Technology
(NY) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
1,147 staff
159 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Fashion Institute of Technology has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 has increased from 7:1 over five years.
The Fashion Institute of Technology diversity score of 0.76 is equal to the state average of 0.76. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
9,071 students
1,129 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
# Full-Time Students
7,510 students
528 students
# Part-Time Students
1,561 students
601 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
879 students
357 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
7,320 students
519 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
190 students
44 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,473 students
850 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
88 students
41 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
2,200 students
382 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a
% Asian
13%
8%
% Hispanic
22%
23%
% Black
9%
18%
% White
39%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
4%
3%
% Non Resident races
13%
3%
% Unknown races
n/a
5%
Diversity Score
0.76
0.76
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
33%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
83%
40%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$50,500
$35,200
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $5,200 is less than the state average of $5,902. The in-state tuition has declined by 12% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $14,200 is more than the state average of $10,404. The out-state tuition has declined by 13% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$5,200
$5,902
Out-State Tuition Fees
$14,200
$10,404
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
66%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$13,000
$13,841
Median Debt for Dropouts
$8,750
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
52%
74%
SAT Reading
n/a
475
SAT Math
n/a
505
SAT Writing
n/a
485
ACT Composite
n/a
20
ACT English
n/a
18
ACT Math
n/a
20
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Fashion Institute of Technology cost?
Fashion Institute of Technology's tuition is approximately $5,200 for In-State students and $14,200 for Out-State students.
What is the acceptance rate of Fashion Institute of Technology?
The acceptance rate of Fashion Institute of Technology is 52%, which is lower than the state average of 74%.
What is Fashion Institute of Technology's ranking?
Fashion Institute of Technology ranks among the top 20% of community college in New York for: Diversity in US community colleges and Largest student body.
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