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Fashion Institute of Technology

New York, NY·Public·7,575 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for in-state New York residents. no major red flags in the data. strong 83% graduation rate.

58%
Accept
7,575
Students
$22,024
Net Price
83%
Grad Rate
$53,900
Earnings
10 yr
$12,000
Debt

About This School

Fashion Institute of Technology is a public institution located in New York, New York with approximately 7,575 undergraduate students enrolled. Fashion Institute of Technology has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 58%. The average net price after financial aid is $22,024 per year. The graduation rate is 83%, and the typical graduate earns $53,900 within 10 years of enrollment.

The Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) is a public college under the State University of New York, in New York City. It focuses on art, business, design, mass communication, and technology connected to the fashion industry. It was founded in 1944.

This is a strong option for students serious about fashion, design, or related business fields — the 83% graduation rate and remarkably low median debt of $12,000 suggest students are finishing and not drowning in loans. Located in New York City, it offers real industry proximity that most art and design schools simply can't match. The $53,900 median earnings at 10 years is decent but not exceptional, so go in with a clear career plan rather than expecting the degree alone to open doors.

Founded
1944
Setting
Large city

Popular Programs

Visual & Performing Arts43%
Business & Marketing36%
Communications17%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Notable Alumni

Calvin KleinJoel SchumacherLaverne CoxKaren AllenGulnara KarimovaMichael KorsGuruOscar NunezNina GarcíaJanelle CommissiongMichael AligEnrico Casarosa

Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint CompositeN/A

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$6,170
Out-of-State Tuition
$16,750
Avg Net Price
$22,024
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants32%
Median debt at graduation$12,000

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
83%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
89%
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$53,900
after enrollment
Median Debt
$12,000
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$12,000
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$43,200
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$53,900
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 4.5x

Strong return. Graduates earn well above their debt load.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White38%
Black9%
Hispanic/Latino23%
Asian13%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (7,575 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Fashion Institute of Technology

227 W 27th St

New York, NY 10001-5992

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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