Fashion Institute of Technology: Review & Facts

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Fashion Institute of Technology is a medium four-year, public school with 8,125 students enrolled. This school was established in 1944 and is one of the 60 schools and colleges located in New York City, New York.

Academic Offerings

Fashion Institute of Technology will give you the option to receive an associate's degree, bachelor's degree, or master's degree.

Majors
Offered

26

Fashion Institute of Technology follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and allows you to choose from 26 majors. The most popular concentrations are Fashion, Retailing and Wholesaling, Communication and Journalism, Marketing and Advertising, and Art. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a good sign. However, if you anticipate to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Fashion Institute of Technology student retention rate is high at 88% (well above New York average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students love their stay at this school.

Student Retention

88%

Good

The graduation rate at Fashion Institute of Technology is average - 64%. Around 12% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Fashion Institute of Technology is decent: 17:1. Learn more information regarding instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition cost is high - around $21,700 per year. The additional fees at Fashion Institute of Technology (not included in tuition costs) are roughly $900, which totals $22,600 a year.

Read the details about Fashion Institute of Technology additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate

53%

As reported in recent data, 4,669 applications were submitted and 2,465 were accepted, so it is not very hard to be accepted at this school.

Fashion Institute of Technology will consider accepting dual credits and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) for admission.

The undergraduate application fee at Fashion Institute of Technology is $50.00. The graduate application fee is $100.00.

To receive the most accurate and up-to-date information about admission at Fashion Institute of Technology and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call the school's general information office at (212) 217-7999 or check Fashion Institute of Technology Website.

Opportunities and Services

Fashion Institute of Technology provides a distance learning option, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a great option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Fashion Institute of Technology, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade

B-

Dicey

Fashion Institute of Technology provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates about 2,200 students, which provides a viable on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is very high, nearly $21,200 annually.

Based on the college crime data, Fashion Institute of Technology appears to be a relatively safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Fashion Institute of Technology Location and Address

Postal Address:
Fashion Institute of Technology
227 W 27th St
New York City, New York
10001-5992, USA