Fashion Institute of Technology
School Description
Provided by Fashion Institute of Technology
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.
Fashion Institute of Technology
From Wikipedia, The Free EncyclopediaThe 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.
Quick Facts
- Location:
- Northeast
- Setting:
- Large City Setting
- Type:
- Public
- Size:
- Very Large (+10,000 Undergrad)
Students & Campus Life
- Undergraduate Enrollment:
- 10,653
- On Campus Housing:
- Available
- Full Time Students:
- 96%
- Athletic Programs:
- Unavailable
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| Percent of Students International: | 7% |
Housing
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 15% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | No |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 3,494 | $ 9,642 | |
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 3,074 | $ 9,222 | |
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 420 | $ 420 | |
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 3,129 | 26% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 1,592 | 32% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 438 | 14% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 3,890 | 42% | |
Any Aid: |
63% |
Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)
| Acceptance Rate: | 33% (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: | Recommended |
Degree Programs at Fashion Institute of Technology
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Arts & Humanities
- Architecture
- Design
- Interior Design
- Visual Arts
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Business
- Fashion and Apparel
- General Business
- Marketing
- Sales Management
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Communication & Media
- Advertising
- Commercial & Advertising Art
- Graphics & Multimedia
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Family and Consumer Science Professions
- Apparel and Textiles
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Skilled Trades
- Mechanic/Repair Trades
- Precision Production Trades
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Technician Careers
- Engineering Technology
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Arts & Humanities
- Architecture
- Design
- Interior Design
- Visual and Performing Arts
- Visual Arts
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Business
- Special Products Marketing Operations
- Specialized Merchandising, Sales, and Marketing Operations
- Fashion and Apparel
- General Business
- Sales Management
- Communication & Media
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Education
- Teacher Training
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Family and Consumer Science Professions
- Apparel and Textiles
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Technician Careers
- Engineering Technology
Certificate Programs at Fashion Institute of Technology
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Arts & Humanities
- Design
- Visual Arts
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Communication & Media
- Design and Applied Arts
- Graphics & Multimedia
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Family and Consumer Science Professions
- Apparel and Textiles
College Advice
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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.
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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?
24 months ago
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.
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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?
25 months ago
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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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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
26 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.
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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
27 months ago
Best Answer
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!!!!!!!!
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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!
27 months ago
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.
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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!
33 months ago
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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