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227 W 27th St, New York, NY 10001

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Fashion Institute of Technology School Description

FIT is fascinating. We are a public institution of higher education with ties to private industry designed to benefit our students. We have big city pizazz and high-end sophistication. But we boast a safe campus and a real-world mindset. We are the crossroads between commerce and creativity.

FIT is fashion. We are also design, fine arts, packaging, computer animation. We are technology, and also marketing, advertising, merchandising, production. And more. Our diverse programming has grown out of a rich history. Our Institutional Advancement is based on a clear mission. Our campus location and facilities are here to serve our college community.

The Fashion Institute of Technology prepares students for professional excellence in design, fashion, and business by providing the premier educational experience that fosters creativity, career focus, and a global perspective.

FIT occupies a whole city block - 27th street between 7th and 8th avenues - in Chelsea, one of Manhattan's most fashionable and eclectic neighborhoods. The tree-lined street is a haven for students, faculty, and staff amid the hustle and bustle of city life.

The day they arrive on campus, students are on industry turf. FIT provides facilities specifically designed to mirror those found in the real working world. FIT students don't have to wait to gain access to the resources and tools they'll rely upon in their chosen careers; our facilities keep up with the latest trends and technological developments, ensuring students graduate fully trained on the most state-of-the-art equipment.

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Fashion Institute of Technology

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The Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) is a State University of New York college of art and design located in New York City, New York, United States.

The Institute

Founded in 1944, FIT is a college of art and design, business, and technology, of the State University of New York. Seventeen majors offered through the School of Art and Design and ten through the School of Business and Technology lead to the A.A.S., B.F.A., or B.S. degrees. The School of Graduate Studies offers programs leading to the Master of Arts or Master of Professional Studies degree. FIT is an accredited institutional member of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, the National Association of Schools of Art and Design, and the Foundation for Interior Design Education Research.

The Campus

The nine-building campus includes classrooms, studios, and labs that reflect the most advanced education and industrial practices. Below this facility is the Barnes & Noble College Bookstore at FIT. The Conference Center at FIT features the John E. Reeves Great Hall, a space suitable for conferences, fashion shows, lectures, and other events. The campus also has two large theatres, including the Haft Auditorium and the Amphitheatre. FIT serves over 6,500 full-time and 3,000 part-time students. Four dormitories, three of which are on-campus, serve approximately 2,300 students and offer a variety of accommodations.

Location

FIT's urban campus is located in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan on 27th Street from Seventh Avenue to Eighth Avenue.

Academic programs

To qualify for the A.A.S., a student must be in degree status, satisfactorily complete the credit hours prescribed for a given major with approximately one third of all required credits in the liberal arts, achieve a minimum GPA of 2.0, and receive the recommendation of the faculty. To qualify for the B.S. or B.F.A., a student must be in degree status, satisfactorily complete the credit and course requirements prescribed by the major, and receive the recommendation of the faculty. A minimum of 60 approved credits is required; at least half of the credits required in the major area must be earned in residence at the upper-division level. If the student has an appropriate Fashion Institute of Technology associate degree, a minimum of 30 approved credits must be earned in residence at the upper-division level.

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Location:
Northeast
Setting:
Large City Setting
Type:
Public
Size:
Very Large (+10,000 Undergrad)

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
10,199
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
97%
Athletic Programs:
Unavailable
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 10,316
Students Receiving Aid:
62%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 40
Selectivity:
Highly Selective
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Fashion Institute of Technology Degree Programs

Associate Degree Programs

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  • Arts & Humanities

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      • Commercial Photography

        A program in the applied visual arts that prepares individuals to use artistic techniques to effectively communicate ideas and information to business and consumer audiences, and recording events and people, via digital, film, still and video photography. Includes instruction in specialized camera and equipment operation and maintenance, applications to commercial and industrial needs, and photography business operations. See more Commercial Photography Schools

      • Fine/Studio Arts

        A program that prepares individuals to generally function as creative artists in the visual and plastic media. Includes instruction in the traditional fine arts media (drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, CAD/CAM) and/or modern media (ceramics, textiles, intermedia, photography, digital images); theory of art; color theory; composition and perspective; anatomy; the techniques and procedures for maintaining equipment and managing a studio; and art portfolio marketing. See more Fine/Studio Arts Schools

      • Interior Design

        A program in the applied visual arts that prepares individuals to apply artistic principles and techniques to the professional planning, designing, equipping, and furnishing residential and commercial interior spaces. Includes instruction in computer applications drafting and graphic techniques; principles of interior lighting, acoustics, systems integration, and color coordination; furniture and furnishings; textiles and their finishing; the history of interior design and period styles; basic structural design; building codes and inspection regulations; and applications to office, hotel, factory, restaurant and housing design. See more Interior Design Schools or Online Interior Design School Degree Programs

      • Metal and Jewelry Arts

        A program that prepares individuals creatively and technically to express emotions, ideas, or inner visions by fashioning art works from gems, other stones, and precious metals. Includes instruction in gemology; metalsmithing and finishing; stone cutting and polishing; metal and non-metal casting and molding; electroforming; metal coloring; enameling; photo etching; lapidary technique and art; design concepts; and personal style development. See more Metal and Jewelry Arts Schools or Online Metal and Jewelry Arts School Degree Programs

  • Business

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    • Fashion and Apparel See more Fashion and Apparel Schools or Online Fashion and Apparel School Degree Programs
      • Fashion Merchandising

        A program that prepares individuals to promote product lines/brands, and organize promotional campaigns, at the wholesale level to attract retailer interest, wholesale purchasing, and supply contracts. Includes instruction in wholesaling, wholesale advertising, selling, and customer relations. See more Fashion Merchandising Schools or Online Fashion Merchandising School Degree Programs

      • Fashion Modeling

        A program that prepares individuals to present and display fashion, apparel, and accessories products in wholesale and retail settings, either on the person or via props and natural or artificial settings. Includes instruction in modeling skills, health and cosmetic principles, fashion show management, display design and production, and applicable aspects of advertising and fashion photography. See more Fashion Modeling Schools or Online Fashion Modeling School Degree Programs

      • Fashion/Apparel Design

        A program that prepares individuals to apply artistic principles and techniques to the professional design of commercial fashions, apparel, and accessories, and the management of fashion development projects. Includes instruction in apparel design; accessory design; the design of men's', women's', and children's' wear; flat pattern design; computer-assisted design and manufacturing; concept planning; designing in specific materials; labor and cost analysis; history of fashion; fabric art and printing; and the principles of management and operations in the fashion industry. See more Fashion/Apparel Design Schools or Online Fashion/Apparel Design School Degree Programs

  • Communication & Media

    See more Communication & Media Schools or Online Communication & Media School Degree Programs
    • Advertising

      An advertising program focuses on the creation of commercial messages intended to promote and sell products. This program prepares individuals to function as advertising assistants, technicians, and managers. This major program includes instruction in advertising theory, marketing strategy, advertising design and production methods, campaign methods and techniques, media management, related principles of business management, and applicable technical and equipment skills. See more Advertising Schools or Online Advertising School Degree Programs

    • Commercial & Advertising Art

      A program in the applied visual arts that prepares individuals to use artistic techniques to effectively communicate ideas and information to business and consumer audiences via illustrations and other forms of digital or printed media. Includes instruction in concept design, layout, paste-up, and techniques such as engraving, etching, silkscreen, lithography, offset, drawing and cartooning, painting, collage, and computer graphics. See more Commercial & Advertising Art Schools or Online Commercial & Advertising Art School Degree Programs

    • Illustration

      A program that prepares individuals to use artistic techniques to develop and execute interpretations of the concepts of authors and designers to specifications. Includes instruction in book illustration, fashion illustration, map illustration, rendering, exhibit preparation, textual layout, cartooning, and the use of various artistic techniques as requested by clients. See more Illustration Schools or Online Illustration School Degree Programs

  • Family and Consumer Science Professions

    See more Family and Consumer Science Professions Schools or Online Family and Consumer Science Professions School Degree Programs
    • Apparel and Textiles See more Apparel and Textiles Schools or Online Apparel and Textiles School Degree Programs
      • Apparel and Textile Manufacture

        This program focuses on the design and production of textile products and related processes. Students of this program receive instruction in functional and aesthetic design, human factors research, production planning, manufacturing processes, quality assessment, and distribution systems. See more Apparel and Textile Manufacture Schools

      • General Apparel and Textiles

        A general program that focuses on the development of textile products and their distribution and use in terms of the psychological, social, economic, and physical needs of consumers. Includes instruction in the production, distribution, marketing, and end use of various apparel and textile products. See more General Apparel and Textiles Schools

Bachelor’s Degree Programs

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  • Arts & Humanities

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    • Visual Arts See more Visual Arts Schools or Online Visual Arts School Degree Programs
      • Art History, Criticism and Conservation

        Students of Art History study of the historical development of art as a social and intellectual phenomenon. Art History programs include the analysis of works of art, and art conservation, art history research methods, connoisseurship, the preservation and conservation of works of art, and the study of specific periods, cultures, styles, and themes. See more Art History, Criticism and Conservation Schools or Online Art History, Criticism and Conservation School Degree Programs

      • Arts Management

        Arts Management is a four year program teaching individuals to manage art organizations. Arts Management students study business and financial management; marketing and fundraising; personnel management and labor relations; event promotion and management; public relations and arts advocacy; arts law; and applications to specific arts activities such as galleries, museums, studios, foundations, and community organizations. See more Arts Management Schools or Online Arts Management School Degree Programs

      • Commercial Photography

        A program in the applied visual arts that prepares individuals to use artistic techniques to effectively communicate ideas and information to business and consumer audiences, and recording events and people, via digital, film, still and video photography. Includes instruction in specialized camera and equipment operation and maintenance, applications to commercial and industrial needs, and photography business operations. See more Commercial Photography Schools

      • Fine/Studio Arts

        A program that prepares individuals to generally function as creative artists in the visual and plastic media. Includes instruction in the traditional fine arts media (drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, CAD/CAM) and/or modern media (ceramics, textiles, intermedia, photography, digital images); theory of art; color theory; composition and perspective; anatomy; the techniques and procedures for maintaining equipment and managing a studio; and art portfolio marketing. See more Fine/Studio Arts Schools

      • Industrial Design

        A program in the applied visual arts that prepares individuals to use artistic techniques to effectively communicate ideas and information to business and consumer audiences via the creation of effective forms, shapes, and packaging for manufactured products. Includes instruction in designing in a wide variety of plastic and digital media, prototype construction, design development and refinement, principles of cost saving, and product structure and performance criteria relevant to aesthetic design parameters. See more Industrial Design Schools or Online Industrial Design School Degree Programs

      • Interior Design

        A program in the applied visual arts that prepares individuals to apply artistic principles and techniques to the professional planning, designing, equipping, and furnishing residential and commercial interior spaces. Includes instruction in computer applications drafting and graphic techniques; principles of interior lighting, acoustics, systems integration, and color coordination; furniture and furnishings; textiles and their finishing; the history of interior design and period styles; basic structural design; building codes and inspection regulations; and applications to office, hotel, factory, restaurant and housing design. See more Interior Design Schools or Online Interior Design School Degree Programs

  • Business

    See more Business Schools or Online Business School Degree Programs

  • Communication & Media

    See more Communication & Media Schools or Online Communication & Media School Degree Programs
    • Advertising

      An advertising program focuses on the creation of commercial messages intended to promote and sell products. This program prepares individuals to function as advertising assistants, technicians, and managers. This major program includes instruction in advertising theory, marketing strategy, advertising design and production methods, campaign methods and techniques, media management, related principles of business management, and applicable technical and equipment skills. See more Advertising Schools or Online Advertising School Degree Programs

    • Animation & Video Graphics

      Students in this program learn to manipulate audio/visual content to communicate messages and simulate the real-world. This program includes instruction in specialized camerawork and equipment operation and maintenance, image capture, computer programming, dubbing, CAD applications, and applications to specific commercial, industrial, and entertainment needs. See more Animation & Video Graphics Schools or Online Animation & Video Graphics School Degree Programs

    • Commercial & Advertising Art

      A program in the applied visual arts that prepares individuals to use artistic techniques to effectively communicate ideas and information to business and consumer audiences via illustrations and other forms of digital or printed media. Includes instruction in concept design, layout, paste-up, and techniques such as engraving, etching, silkscreen, lithography, offset, drawing and cartooning, painting, collage, and computer graphics. See more Commercial & Advertising Art Schools or Online Commercial & Advertising Art School Degree Programs

    • Graphic Design

      A program that prepares individuals to apply artistic and computer techniques to the interpretation of technical and commercial concepts. Includes instruction in computer-assisted art and design, printmaking, concepts sketching, technical drawing, color theory, imaging, studio technique, still and life modeling, communication skills and commercial art business operations. See more Graphic Design Schools or Online Graphic Design School Degree Programs

    • Illustration

      A program that prepares individuals to use artistic techniques to develop and execute interpretations of the concepts of authors and designers to specifications. Includes instruction in book illustration, fashion illustration, map illustration, rendering, exhibit preparation, textual layout, cartooning, and the use of various artistic techniques as requested by clients. See more Illustration Schools or Online Illustration School Degree Programs

  • Family and Consumer Science Professions

    See more Family and Consumer Science Professions Schools or Online Family and Consumer Science Professions School Degree Programs
    • Apparel and Textiles See more Apparel and Textiles Schools or Online Apparel and Textiles School Degree Programs
      • Apparel and Textile Manufacture

        This program focuses on the design and production of textile products and related processes. Students of this program receive instruction in functional and aesthetic design, human factors research, production planning, manufacturing processes, quality assessment, and distribution systems. See more Apparel and Textile Manufacture Schools

      • General Apparel and Textiles

        A general program that focuses on the development of textile products and their distribution and use in terms of the psychological, social, economic, and physical needs of consumers. Includes instruction in the production, distribution, marketing, and end use of various apparel and textile products. See more General Apparel and Textiles Schools

Master’s Degree Programs

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Certificate Programs

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Fashion Institute of Technology Students & Campus Life

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 97%
Part-Time 3%
Men vs. Women
Women 88%
Men 12%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 46%
Other 21%
Asian 13%
Hispanic 11%
African-American 9%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 56%
Out-of-State 44%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
New York 56%
New Jersey 16%
Pennsylvania 4%
Connecticut 2%
Texas 1%
Percent of Students International: 8%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 28%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: No

Fashion Institute of Technology Expenses (Tuition & Fees)

Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) In-State Out-of-State  
Published Tuition and Fees:
 $ 3,732 $ 10,316  
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 3,292 $ 9,876  
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 440 $ 440  
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
 $ 3,203 21%  
State and Local Grants:
 $ 1,599 30%  
Institutional Grants:
 $ 649 13%  
Student Loans:
 $ 4,286 40%  
Any Aid:
   62%  

Fashion Institute of Technology Admissions

Acceptance Rate: 43% (Highly Selective)

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 40.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Recommended
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Required
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Not Required
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Not Required

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Question: What school is better Fashion institute of technology in New York or University of Cincinnati for fashion?

What are the costs for each school too. i heard New York is expensive but i don't know the cost for Cincinnati. I plan on getting and apartment or a dorm too. photo photo The cost of going to college includes more than just tuition. You also need to plan for other expenses like fees, housing, books, and supplies. For a comprehensive look at our current fees and expenses and residency information, see the Bursar's Office. CURRENT TUITION Associate-level in-state residents: $1614.00 / semester Associate-level out-of-state residents: $4842.00 / semester Baccalaureate-level in-state residents: $2175.00 / semester Baccalaureate-level out-of-state residents: $5305.00 / semester Graduate-level in-state residents: $3450.00 / semester Graduate-level out-of-state residents: $5460.00 / semester How much would it cost if i plan on going for four years and ill get and apartment or so?
32 months ago
noble_savage
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Best Answer

FIT is a public college so whatever money you save in tuition you can use for housing, which is hands down your biggest expense in NYC.
Aimee L
Aimee L

Question: I was accepted into Fashion Institute of technology (FIT) and Ryerson University for fashion. which do i pick?

I'm from Canada, and I can't decide which of those schools to go to. Which is more prestigious? Which is a better school for fashion design?
34 months ago
Professor X
Profe...

Best Answer

While you can certainly get a fine education at Ryerson, FIT is much more prestigious. FIT's alumni include Carolina Herrera, Calvin Klein, Norma Kamali, and Michael Kors, and it is in NYC, which is the heart of the North American fashion industry. Ryerson's program is actually stronger in interior design than in fashion.
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inkedsnow

Question: Fashion Institute Technology (F.I.T.)? Good? Bad?

Fashion Institute Technology (F.I.T.), can someone give me info on it. Ive been to the website and stuff but i need others info on it. Good? Bad? whatever please anything would be helpful
35 months ago
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I'm actually a freshmen majoring in Advertising and Marketing communications. I love it and everyone that I know that goes there loves it too. Make sure that u pick a major that u want to pursue. I've seen people do a semester at F.I.T and then switch to gynecology and dentistry. The location is great and the professors have lots of experience in the field since most of them actually work while teaching at F.I.T. People always focus on the fashion but they have a business part as well. It's not easy to get into and highly competitive. That's what most people complain about. Good Luck if u apply.
muffins
muffins

Question: fashion institute of technology?

ok so this is my dream school, but for fashion merchandisng not design. and one guidance counselor says that its perfect for merchandising while the other one said its not and its a school where id need a portfolio even for merchandising. so im confused ive researched it and they have their own campus thing for the business aspect, but why would guidance counselor say that it was soley an art/design school? i need help from anybody with FIT expeirence, and only those people or people who can answer the question and not give me dumb answers just for the points. thanks
35 months ago
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I'm actually a freshmen at F.I.T in the AMC (Advertising and Marketing Communications) Major. U don't need a portfolio for FMM (Fashion Merchandising Management) because it's in the School of Business and Technology not the School of Art and Design. Plus I have tons of friends that are in the FMM major and they did not have to submit a portfolio. It's a great school for FMM. Good Luck!!!!!!!!
Fashion Chica
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Question: Is FIT (Fashion Institute of Technology) in New York, NY a good school?

FIT (Fashion Institute of Technology) in New York, NY seems to be very cheap (about 9,000 for learning and 9,000 for room and board, not including books) but it is well known. Is it a good school? I am just curious about why it is so cheap. Those prices are for a person living out of state with no scholarships! It just seems to good to be true unless it is a bad school! Thanks so much!
35 months ago
Lee D
Lee D

Best Answer

Yes it is a very good school. The reasons it costs so much less is because it is a state school. If you live in NY it's even cheeper. It's very well known. Because it is so heep though it can be harer to get into What is important to know about looking at fashion design schools in NY is that a lot of the teachers teach at the other fashion design school in NY so the teaching quality is roughly the same. But the diffrent school have diffrences in curriculum. If youre looking at fashion design schools in ny also look into Pratt and Parsons. I go to Pratt.
Meg Kenny
Meg Kenny

Question: I am torn between the Fashion Institute of Technology and going to Cazenovia College, what should i do??

I am looking into going to a fashion school and live in a small town, FIT is a huge school and right in NYC and is known for its fashion (obviously) and Cazenovia gives more individual attention and is small. I dont know what I should do!
42 months ago
Professor X
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Best Answer

Apply to both. FIT is much harder to get into than Cazenovia. Let FIT be your "aspirational" school, and let Cazenovia be your "safety" school. (I taught at Caz many years ago, while I was a PhD student!)

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