Masters Colleges & Universities: Small ProgramsPublic
Fashion Institute of Technology
6-yr Graduation
81%
+23.0pp vs Masters Colleges & Universities: Small Programs
Total enrollment
8,206
peer median 3,562
Avg net price
$19,095
+$2.0k vs Masters Colleges & Universities: Small Programs
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About
The Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) is a public community college and fashion school 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.
Admissions & acceptance rate
First-time freshman admissions: how selective the college is, and how many admitted students choose to enroll.
Applied
3,971
3,971 candidates competed
Admitted
2,392
60.2% acceptance rate
Enrolled
1,335
55.8% yield
Graduation rate & outcomes
Completion, retention, and the equity gap between Pell and non-Pell students.
Overall completion
81%+23.0pp vs Masters Colleges & Universities: Small Programs
Overall completion
81%+23.0pp vs Masters Colleges & Universities: Small Programs
Full-time retention
91%
Full-time retention
91%
Pell equity
7.2pp gap
Pell recipients
76%358 of 470
Non-Pell (all)
83%711 of 855
Subsidized loan, no Pell
82%148 of 180
No Federal Aid
83%563 of 675
Non-Pell students graduate at a 7.2-point higher rate than Pell recipients.
Source: IPEDS Graduation Rates (GR) — Pell/SSL cohort, 2024 cohort.
Program outcomes
Federal Program Performance Data: how each program's graduate earnings and debt measure up under Financial Value Transparency and Gainful Employment.
Of 23 Title IV programs, 13 pass the federal Gainful Employment test and 2 fail. 8 have graduate earnings too small to publish, so they carry no pass/fail verdict.
Total programs
23
Passing
13
56.5% of portfolio
Failing (GE)
2
8.7% of portfolio
Fail rate
8.7%
+8.1pp vs 0.6% national
Pass / fail distribution
23programs
- Passing13 · 56.5%
- No Data8 · 34.8%
- Failing2 · 8.7%
Severity spectrum
Critical
0
Severe
2
Recoverable
0
At Risk
0
Watch
1
Safe
12
No data
8
Tiers band programs by how far graduate earnings sit above or below the benchmark, from Critical (below −15%) through Safe (above +25%). No data means earnings were privacy-suppressed.
Earnings premium gap
Graduate earnings versus the federal benchmark, worst gaps first.
Program
Typical
Benchmark
EP gap
Fine and Studio Arts
Associate Degree · Visual And Performing Arts
$30,454
$34,350
Same-State HS Median
-11.3%
−$3,896
Fine and Studio Arts
Associate Degree · Visual And Performing Arts
-11.3%
$30,454 vs $34,350
Film/Video and Photographic Arts
Associate Degree · Visual And Performing Arts
$31,862
$34,350
Same-State HS Median
-7.2%
−$2,488
Film/Video and Photographic Arts
Associate Degree · Visual And Performing Arts
-7.2%
$31,862 vs $34,350
Fine and Studio Arts
Bachelor Degree · Visual And Performing Arts
$39,930
$34,350
Same-State HS Median
+16.2%
+$5,580
Fine and Studio Arts
Bachelor Degree · Visual And Performing Arts
+16.2%
$39,930 vs $34,350
Design and Applied Arts
Associate Degree · Visual And Performing Arts
$45,096
$34,350
Same-State HS Median
+31.3%
+$10,746
Design and Applied Arts
Associate Degree · Visual And Performing Arts
+31.3%
$45,096 vs $34,350
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations
Bachelor Degree · Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
$49,627
$34,350
Same-State HS Median
+44.5%
+$15,277
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations
Bachelor Degree · Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
+44.5%
$49,627 vs $34,350
Business Administration Management and Operations
Associate Degree · Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
$51,622
$34,350
Same-State HS Median
+50.3%
+$17,272
Business Administration Management and Operations
Associate Degree · Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
+50.3%
$51,622 vs $34,350
Arts Entertainment and Media Management
Bachelor Degree · Visual And Performing Arts
$53,710
$34,350
Same-State HS Median
+56.4%
+$19,360
Arts Entertainment and Media Management
Bachelor Degree · Visual And Performing Arts
+56.4%
$53,710 vs $34,350
Public Relations Advertising and Applied Communication
Associate Degree · Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
$54,879
$34,350
Same-State HS Median
+59.8%
+$20,529
Public Relations Advertising and Applied Communication
Associate Degree · Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
+59.8%
$54,879 vs $34,350
Debt vs earnings
Median completer debt against median graduate earnings, highest burden first.
Program
Median debt
Median earnings
Debt burden
Fine and Studio Arts
Bachelor Degree · Visual And Performing Arts
$24,500
$39,930
61%
Fine and Studio Arts
Bachelor Degree · Visual And Performing Arts
$24,500 debt · $39,930 earn
Design and Applied Arts
Bachelor Degree · Visual And Performing Arts
$24,942
$60,882
41%
Design and Applied Arts
Bachelor Degree · Visual And Performing Arts
$24,942 debt · $60,882 earn
Arts Entertainment and Media Management
Bachelor Degree · Visual And Performing Arts
$21,734
$53,710
41%
Arts Entertainment and Media Management
Bachelor Degree · Visual And Performing Arts
$21,734 debt · $53,710 earn
Fine and Studio Arts
Associate Degree · Visual And Performing Arts
$12,000
$30,454
39%
Fine and Studio Arts
Associate Degree · Visual And Performing Arts
$12,000 debt · $30,454 earn
Public Relations Advertising and Applied Communication
Bachelor Degree · Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
$20,500
$69,954
29%
Public Relations Advertising and Applied Communication
Bachelor Degree · Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
$20,500 debt · $69,954 earn
Specialized Sales Merchandising and Marketing Operations
Bachelor Degree · Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
$20,750
$70,727
29%
Specialized Sales Merchandising and Marketing Operations
Bachelor Degree · Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
$20,750 debt · $70,727 earn
Apparel and Textiles
Bachelor Degree · Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
$19,589
$71,139
28%
Apparel and Textiles
Bachelor Degree · Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
$19,589 debt · $71,139 earn
Marketing
Bachelor Degree · Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
$18,375
$67,002
27%
Marketing
Bachelor Degree · Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
$18,375 debt · $67,002 earn
Accreditation status & history
Who accredits the institution, current standing, and any past actions.
AccreditedInstitutional accreditor
National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation
Accredited since 1984Next review Jun 2023
AccreditedInstitutional accreditor
Middle States Commission on Higher Education
Accredited since 1957Next review Jan 2030
Programmatic accreditations · 1
Action history · 5
- Jun 2022Renewal of AccreditationMiddle States Commission on Higher Education
- Feb 2022Renewal of AccreditationNational Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation
- Oct 2019Renewal of AccreditationNational Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation
- Nov 2017Renewal of AccreditationMiddle States Commission on Higher Education
- Aug 2014Change in Agency recognitionNational Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation · Art and Design (ART) - Degree-granting schools and departments and non-degree-granting programs
Tuition & cost
What families actually pay, broken down by family income.
Net price by family income
Aid exceeds costFamily pays
Negative values mean aid exceeds the published cost of attendance for that income band.
Avg net price
$19,095
+$2,041vs Masters Colleges & Universities: Small Programs median $17,054
Federal loans
29.8%
In-state tuition
$6,294
Out-of-state
$16,874
Federal aid volume & trends
Pell grants and federal Direct Loan volume disbursed to students, and how they've trended.
In AY 2024–25, 2,881 students received $17.5M in Pell grants, alongside $34.1M in federal Direct Loans.
Pell recipients
2,881
AY 2024–25
Pell disbursed
$17.5M
$17,515,759 total
Direct Loans
$34.1M
4,481 loan awards
Pell recipients · 5-year trend
3k’20
3k’21
3k’22
3k’23
3k’24
Loan volume by type · AY 2024–25
Subsidized$7.7M
1,803 loan awards
Unsubsidized · UG$7.5M
2,007 loan awards
Unsubsidized · Grad$1.0M
61 loan awards
Parent PLUS$17.5M
593 loan awards
Grad PLUS$506K
17 loan awards
Loan awards count each loan type a student holds, not unique borrowers; one student may carry several (e.g. subsidized and unsubsidized), so the per-type figures are the reliable detail.
Student loan default rate
The share of student borrowers who default on federal loans within three years, against the national benchmark.
Of 1,436 borrowers who entered repayment, 18 (1.2%) defaulted within three years — below the 2.3% national rate.
Default rate
1.2%
-1.1pp vs 2.3% national
Borrowers in repayment
1,436
Defaulted
18
Measurement window
3 years
Federal CDR standard
Default rate vs national, by cohort
2016
4.3%-5.0
2017
3.8%-5.4
2018
2.0%-5.0
2019
1.2%-1.1
2020*
0.0%
This institutionNational rate
* Cohorts 2020 and later read near 0% because the federal COVID-19 payment pause (CARES Act) suspended defaults nationwide. These years reflect a national policy, not institutional performance; the 2019 cohort is the last measured under normal repayment.
Academic programs at Fitnyc
Top program areas ranked by completions.
Distinct CIP programs30
UndergraduateOffered
GraduateOffered
Top program families by completions
3,558 total completions
01Visual/Performing Arts
1,60345.1%
01Visual/Performing Arts
1,60345.1%
02Business
1,24334.9%
02Business
1,24334.9%
03Communication
57416.1%
03Communication
57416.1%
04Family/Consumer Sci
1042.9%
04Family/Consumer Sci
1042.9%
05Comm. Technologies
250.7%
05Comm. Technologies
250.7%
06Multi/Interdisciplinary
90.3%
06Multi/Interdisciplinary
90.3%
Enrollment trends & demographics
Fall headcount, 12-month unduplicated enrollment, and student body composition.
Fall total
8,206
12-mo unduplicated
9,152
Undergraduate
8,843
Graduate
309
Gender split
Men
19%1,708
Women
81%7,444
Race / ethnicity composition
White
36.9%
Hispanic
23.6%
Asian
12.9%
Non-resident
12.4%
Black
8.4%
Two or more
5.0%
Unknown
0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native
0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0.1%
Athletics & Title IX gender equity
How athletic participation, aid, and spending are split between men and women.
Athletes
60
7 M · 53 W
Women athletes
88.3%
Athletic aid
$0
Total student aid
Budget
$751K
Total expenses
Men vs women · spending splits
Athletic student aid
$0
$0
Recruiting expense
$0
$0
Head-coach salaries
$7K
$9K
Men Women
Sport-by-sport · 5
Sport
Men
Women
Expenses
Soccer
—
17
$87,887
Soccer
— · 17 W
Track and Field (Outdoor)
2
11
$63,940
Track and Field (Outdoor)
2 M · 11 W
Volleyball
—
13
$47,628
Volleyball
— · 13 W
Swimming
3
8
$104,541
Swimming
3 M · 8 W
Cross Country
3
7
$60,871
Cross Country
3 M · 7 W
Campus safety & crime statistics
Reported on-campus crimes over the last three years, including violence and hate crimes.
Criminal offenses · per 1,000 students
1.11
9 offenses · 8,108 students
3-year trend
0.862 yrs ago4.551 yr ago1.11Latest
Offenses · 3-yr
53
Last three years
VAWA · 3-yr
28
DV, dating, stalking
Hate crimes · 3-yr
1
Res-hall fires · 3-yr
0
Criminal offenses by type
Fondling
3
Robbery
2
Aggravated assault
2
Rape
1
Motor vehicle theft
1
By location
9total
- On campus1
- Public property8
Includes 1 in residence halls (a subset of on-campus, not added to the total).
VAWA offenses
0
Domestic violence
0
Dating violence
5
Stalking
5 total under the Violence Against Women Act.
Hate crimes by bias
No hate crimes reported.
Arrests vs disciplinary referrals
CategoryArrestsReferrals
Weapons00
Drugs035
Liquor099
Residence-hall fires
No residence-hall fires reported.
Student-faculty ratio
Student-to-faculty ratio and instructional staff counts.
Student-to-faculty
16.0:1
Instructional staff (full-time equivalent)
212
Fitnyc vs Peer comparison
The peer institutions Fitnyc selected for federal comparison reporting.
This institutionPeer median
A larger shape on any axis means this institution outperforms its peers on that dimension. For acceptance rate and net price, lower raw values are inverted so "more selective" and "more affordable" appear larger.
| Carnegie | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SubjectFashion Institute of Technology | 81% | — | 8,206 | $19,095 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Small Programs |
| 32% | 64.1% | 6,174 | $4,456 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Small Programs | |
| 71% | 66.4% | 3,945 | $18,211 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Small Programs | |
| 50% | 77.7% | 3,179 | $15,897 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Small Programs | |
| 66% | 72.4% | 1,413 | $22,367 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Small Programs | |
| 26% | 45.8% | 2,210 | $9,977 | Masters Colleges & Universities: Small Programs | |
| Peer group median | 58% | 66.4% | 3,562 | $17,054 |
Institutions like Fitnyc
Explore the federal data for institutions in Fitnyc's comparison group.
- Masters Colleges & Universities: Small ProgramsNew York
CUNY York College
Grad rate32%Admit rate64.1%Enrollment6,174Net price$4,456View data - Masters Colleges & Universities: Small ProgramsNew York
SUNY College at Geneseo
Grad rate71%Admit rate66.4%Enrollment3,945Net price$18,211View data - Masters Colleges & Universities: Small ProgramsNew York
SUNY at Fredonia
Grad rate50%Admit rate77.7%Enrollment3,179Net price$15,897View data - Masters Colleges & Universities: Small ProgramsNew York
SUNY Maritime College
Grad rate66%Admit rate72.4%Enrollment1,413Net price$22,367View data - Masters Colleges & Universities: Small ProgramsMaryland
Coppin State University
Grad rate26%Admit rate45.8%Enrollment2,210Net price$9,977View data
Fitnyc Institutional Research office
The IR team responsible for the institution's federal reporting.
Office
Office of Institutional Research and Effectiveness
Phone
212-217-4073
Address
227 West 27th Street
New York City 10001-5992
The Office of Institutional Research and Effectiveness supports institutional decision-making, strategic planning, budgeting, compliance, and external reporting at FIT with accurate and comprehensive research and analysis.
Visit IR office pageReports & documents (6)
Dashboards, factbooks, data dictionaries, and other reference material published by the IR office.
- Data definitionInstitutional Research and EffectivenessThe page provides a comprehensive overview of the institutional research and effectiveness efforts at the Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT). It includes information about various academic programs, admissions, financial aid, student services, and faculties. Additionally, it covers resources such as campus safety, career and internship services, residential life, and health and wellness, among others. The page serves as a central hub for current and prospective students, faculty, and administration to access relevant institutional data and processes at FIT.fitnyc.edu
- Data dictionaryInstitutional Research and EffectivenessThis document outlines various aspects of the Fashion Institute of Technology's operations, including details on admissions, academic programs, student services, financial aid, and more. It is a comprehensive overview of the institution's offerings and services.fitnyc.edu
- DFR reportIPEDS Data Feedback Report 20242024nces.ed.gov
- FactbookFact Book Data and ReportsThe page titled 'Fact Book Data and Reports' from the Fashion Institute of Technology's website seems to provide a comprehensive look at the institution's offerings, operations, and strategic initiatives. While specific data or metrics may not be directly mentioned in the scanned content, the page structure suggests it holds detailed information about admissions processes, financial aids, academic programs, various student services, and areas of academic and community engagement. This resource likely supports institutional research and other academic and administrative functions at FIT.fitnyc.edu
- GlossaryInstitutional Research and EffectivenessThe webpage for Institutional Research and Effectiveness at the Fashion Institute of Technology provides an overview of the administrative and academic areas of the institution. It includes information on admissions, financial aid, student services, academic programs, and various resources available to students, faculty, and staff. The site offers details about degree programs, curriculum, student achievements, faculty resources, and support services, including international collaboration and diversity initiatives.fitnyc.edu
- Strategic plan2022-2026 Strategic Plan2022The strategic plan for the Fashion Institute of Technology covers the period from 2022 to 2026. It outlines the institution's initiatives and goals for this five-year period. However, the document provided does not detail the specific themes, priorities, or metrics included in the plan.fitnyc.edu
Notable alumni of Fitnyc (22)
A curated list of alumni recognized for notable achievements across industries.
- Calvin KleinFashion Design
- Michael KorsFashion Design
- Amsale AberraFashion Design
- Ralph RucciFashion Design
- Nanette LeporeFashion Design
- Carolina HerreraFashion Design
- Chloe DaoFashion Design
- Reem AcraFashion Design
- Stephen BurrowsFashion Design
- Norma KamaliFashion Design
- Roxanne LowitPhotography
- Laverne CoxActing
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Frequently asked questions about Fashion Institute of Technology
Quick answers to the questions most often asked about Fitnyc.
What is the graduation rate at Fashion Institute of Technology?
Fashion Institute of Technology reports a 6-year graduation rate of 81% per the latest IPEDS.
How many students attend Fashion Institute of Technology?
Fashion Institute of Technology reports a total enrollment of 8,206 students per the latest IPEDS.
What is the average net price at Fashion Institute of Technology?
The average net price at Fashion Institute of Technology is $19,095 per the latest College Scorecard. Net price is the published cost of attendance minus grant aid.
What is the yield rate at Fashion Institute of Technology?
Fashion Institute of Technology's yield rate is 55.8%, the share of admitted students who enrolled, per the latest IPEDS.
Where is Fashion Institute of Technology located?
Fashion Institute of Technology is located in New York, New York 10001-5992.
Who runs Institutional Research at Fashion Institute of Technology?
Fashion Institute of Technology's IR work is done by the Office of Institutional Research and Effectiveness.
About the data on this page
Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.
IPEDS2025 provisional data (Fall 2025–26 release, July 28, 2026)
Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.
DAPIP accreditationContinuously refreshed
Accreditation status for institutions and programs, reported by recognized accrediting agencies.
Federal Pell Grant volumeAY 2025–26 (through Q3), through March 31, 2026
Pell Grant recipient counts, award amounts, and disbursements by institution and award year.
Federal student loan volumeAY 2025–26 (through Q3), through March 31, 2026
Federal Direct Loan recipient counts and disbursement volume by institution and award year.
Cohort Default RatesFY 2022 official rates
Institution-level federal student loan default rates, measuring borrowers who default within three years of entering repayment.
Equity in Athletics (EADA)Academic year 2024–25
Athletics participation, coaching, revenues, and expenses by sport and gender for Title IV institutions.
Campus Safety & SecurityData through reporting year 2024
Criminal offenses, arrests, disciplinary actions, VAWA offenses, and fire statistics reported by campus under the Clery Act.
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