Fashion Institute of Technology
Admission Factor Importance
Academic
| Rigor of secondary school record | Very Important |
| Academic GPA | Very Important |
| Application Essay | Very Important |
| Class rank | Considered |
| Standardized test scores | Not Considered |
| Recommendation(s) | Not Considered |
Non-academic
| Talent/ability | Very Important |
| Extracurricular activities | Considered |
| Character/personal qualities | Considered |
| First generation | Considered |
| Volunteer work | Considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Interview | Not Considered |
| Alumni/ae relation | Not Considered |
| Geographical residence | Not Considered |
| State residency | Not Considered |
| Religious affiliation/commitment | Not Considered |
| Racial/ethnic status | Not Considered |
| Level of applicant's interest | Not Considered |
Cost & Tuition
In-State Tuition: $6,170
In-State Cost of Attendance: $29,732
Out-of-State Tuition: $16,750
Out-of-State Cost of Attendance: $40,312
Scholarships & Grants
Students with need-based aid: 723
Average need-based scholarship/grant: $8,597
Students with non-need merit aid: 98
Average non-need merit scholarship/grant: $1,015
Student Debt
Median total debt: $12,000
Students with federal loans: 31.4%
Students with Pell grants: 32.3%
Career Outcomes
All graduates median earnings:
After 1 year: $32,277
After 5 years: $56,636
Majors(10 programs)
- Design and Applied Arts.(560 graduates)
- Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations.(470 graduates)
- Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication.(282 graduates)
- Marketing.(160 graduates)
- Apparel and Textiles.(76 graduates)
- Fine and Studio Arts.(26 graduates)
- Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations.(21 graduates)
- Graphic Communications.(17 graduates)
- Film/Video and Photographic Arts.(16 graduates)
- Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management.(16 graduates)
Institution Details
Undergraduate Enrollment: 7,575 students
Admission Rate: 57.6%
Retention Rate: 89.3%
Graduation Rate: 83.3%
Student Demographics
White (37.9%)
Hispanic (23.4%)
Black (8.7%)
Asian (12.9%)
Two or More (4.7%)
International (11.8%)
Gender Distribution
Men (17.7%)
Women (82.3%)