Fashion Institute of Technology
New York, NY
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 7,660
Graduate Enrollment: 242
Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Large City (>250k)
Four-year, medium, primarily nonresidential
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full-time, selective, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 51.68%
Male/Female: 16% / 84% (2017)
First generation college students: 27.6% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 2.3% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 0.5% (2016)
Test scores for admission: Neither required or recommended
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 71.5% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 53.6% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 41.1% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 31.9% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 40.3%
Black: 8.4%
Hispanic: 22.6%
Asian: 12.9%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.2%
2+ races: 4.5%
Non-resident alien: 10.6%
Unknown race: 0.4%
Black: 8.4%
Hispanic: 22.6%
Asian: 12.9%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.2%
2+ races: 4.5%
Non-resident alien: 10.6%
Unknown race: 0.4%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $17,027
In-State tuition: $5,913Out-of-State tuition: $16,493
Estimated books and supplies: $1,850 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $27,000 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $3,400 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $27,000 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $3,400 (2022)
Average Family Income: $77,846 (2017)
Median Family Income: $46,417 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 31.4%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 27.8%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $12,000 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $127 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $6,172 |
| $30k-48k | $8,133 |
| $48k-75k | $11,425 |
| $75k-110k | $10,817 |
| $110k+ | $15,898 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 0%6-year graduation rate: 82%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 92.9% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $12,000 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $8,250 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $12,000 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $12,000 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 71.1% (2015) |
| @3 year | 76.5% (2017) |
| @5 year | 83.5% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 55.9% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 59.8% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $36,733 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $49,517 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management. | 17 | $24,734 | $30,037 ($2,503) | ||
| Associate's Degree | Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | 317 | $12,000 | $117 | $19,020 ($1,585) | $45,883 ($3,824) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication. | 279 | $21,500 | $217 | $39,415 ($3,285) | $61,399 ($5,117) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Graphic Communications. | 20 | $19,875 | $12,556 ($1,046) | $23,086 ($1,924) | |
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Apparel and Textiles. | 17 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Apparel and Textiles. | 71 | $12,000 | $117 | $39,868 ($3,322) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Apparel and Textiles. | 74 | $21,165 | $207 | $40,899 ($3,408) | $55,878 ($4,657) |
| Master's Degree | Museology/Museum Studies. | 10 | $466 | |||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Design and Applied Arts. | 7 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Design and Applied Arts. | 805 | $12,000 | $123 | $15,559 ($1,297) | $39,369 ($3,281) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Design and Applied Arts. | 560 | $25,000 | $244 | $36,433 ($3,036) | $52,128 ($4,344) |
| Master's Degree | Design and Applied Arts. | 13 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | 5 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | 21 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | 9 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 54 | $12,000 | $127 | $23,405 ($1,950) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 31 | $24,683 | $270 | $19,473 ($1,623) | $35,085 ($2,924) |
| Master's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 14 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations. | 18 | $19,500 | $202 | $20,500 ($1,708) | |
| Master's Degree | International Business. | 16 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Marketing. | 156 | $18,721 | $164 | $41,054 ($3,421) | $57,625 ($4,802) |
| Associate's Degree | Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations. | 664 | $12,000 | $111 | $24,420 ($2,035) | $45,593 ($3,799) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations. | 505 | $21,500 | $211 | $44,362 ($3,697) | $60,232 ($5,019) |
| Master's Degree | Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations. | 18 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $82,665Full time faculty: 100%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 17.0
School's endowment start of year: $41,868,662 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $51,212,594 (2022)