C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W Fashion Institute of Technology New York, NY Fashion Institute of Technology, founded in 1944, is a public school of art and design and business and technology, receiving its principal financial support from the State and City of New York. As a specialized college, it prepares students for exciting careers in fashion and related professions and industries and provides leadership, research and other services to those professions and industries. As a college committed to career education with a broad cultural background, FIT offers not only essential professional preparations but also a full range of liberal arts courses, counseling and placement services, extracurricular activities and access to the cultural life of New York City. Because its graduates are prepared to enter design, production management, advertising, marketing, merchandising and other fashion-oriented fields, it welcomes students with special aptitudes. Its five-acre campus is located in midtown Manhattan, near the center of New York's fashion industry. Web Site www.fitnyc.edu/ Institution Type Public Coeducational Yes Undergraduate Students 9,096 Women 7,717 (84.8%) Men 1,379 (15.2%) Graduate Students 176 ADMISSION Entrance Difficulty Overall Admission Rate Early Action Offered Early Decision Offered Regular Admission Deadline Moderately difficult 40% of 4,632 applicants were admitted No No January 1 Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen Average GPA 3.60 SAT Math SAT Critical Reading SAT Writing ACT Composite Selection of Students Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Essay X Extracurricular Activities X MONEY MATTERS Cost of Attendance In-state: $23,428 Out-of-state: $32,808 Tuition and Fees In-state: $5,483 Out-of-state: $14,863 Room and Board $13,945 Average Percent of Need Met 71% Average Freshman Award $10,959 Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates $24,850
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W - 2 ACADEMICS Academic Calendar System General Education/Core Curriculum Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates Regular Class Size Semester Required 2-9 students: 5% of classes 10-19 students: 39% of classes 20-29 students: 56% of classes CAMPUS LIFE New York Population 8,244,910 Nearest Metropolitan Area Freshman Housing Guarantee Students in College Housing Athletic Conferences Mascot Sororities Fraternities New York City Freshmen are given priority consideration for housing 59% of freshmen, 21% of all students National Junior College Athletic Association Tiger STUDENTS Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students 12.0% First-Year Students Returning 89.0% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 77.3% Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly 0.2% American Indian/Alaskan Native 12.4% Asian 10.5% Black/African-American 20.2% Hispanic/Latino 3.8% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.3% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 51.7% White 0.9% Unknown
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Entrance Difficulty Moderately Difficult: More than 75% of freshmen were in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT I or over 18 on the ACT; about 85% or fewer of all applicants accepted. High School Preparation High School Graduation High School Program High school diploma required and GED is accepted College preparatory program is recommended High School Units Required or Recommended Subject Required Units Recommended Units English Mathematics Science Foreign Language Social Studies History Academic Electives Examinations Exam SAT or ACT SAT Only ACT Only SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT SAT Subject Tests Only SAT Essay Component Policy ACT Writing Test Policy Use of SAT/ACT Essay Scores Due in Admissions Office APPLYING FOR ADMISSION Admissions Office Address Seventh Avenue at 27th Street City, State, Zip New York, NY 10001-5992 Phone (212) 217-3760 Fax (212) 217-7481 E-mail Early Admission Early Decision Offered Early Decision Deadline Early Decision Notification Early Action Offered Early Action Deadline Early Action Notification fitinfo@fitnyc.edu No No Application Dates and Fees Regular Admission Deadline Application Fee $50 Application Fee Waiver Regular Admission Notification Accept Offer of Admission Waiting List Used Defer Admission Transfer Admission January 1 Available April 1 By May 1 or within 3 weeks if notified after May 1 Yes Student cannot defer admission Transfer applications accepted
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 2 APPLYING FOR ADMISSION - continued Application Form Other Application Requirements Common Application Not accepted Interview Not required Universal College Application Not accepted Essay or Personal Statement Required for all freshmen Electronic Application Available Letters of Recommendation Other Portfolio for art and design programs recommended for some freshmen Financial Need Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process SELECTION OF STUDENTS Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Rigor of Secondary School Record X Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Class Rank X Recommendations X Essay X Interview X Level of Applicant's Interest X Extracurricular Activities X Volunteer Work X Particular Talent/Ability X Character/Personal Qualities X First Generation to Attend College X State Residency X Geographic Residence X Relation with Alumnus X Religious Affiliation/ Commitment X Ethnicity X Work Experience X
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 3 PROFILE OF FALL ADMISSION Admission Rates Overall Admission Rate Women Men Students Enrolled Women Men Early Decision Admission Rate Early Action Admission Rate Students Offered Wait List Students Accepting Wait List Position Students Admitted From Wait List SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen 40% of 4,632 applicants were admitted 41% of 3,867 applicants were admitted 36% of 765 applicants were admitted Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale) SAT Math Score of 700-800 Score of 600-700 Score of 500-600 Score of 400-500 Score of 300-400 Score of 200-300 SAT Critical Reading Score of 700-800 Score of 600-700 Score of 500-600 Score of 400-500 Score of 300-400 Score of 200-300 SAT Writing Score of 700-800 Score of 600-700 Score of 500-600 Score of 400-500 Score of 300-400 Score of 200-300 Average GPA 3.60 3.75 and Above 31% 3.50-3.74 26% 3.25-3.49 23% 3.00-3.24 12% 2.50-2.99 6% 2.00-2.49 2% ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen ACT Composite Score of 30-36 Score of 24-29 Score of 18-23 Score of 12-17 Score of 6-11 Score of 5 or Below Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen High School Class Rank National Merit Scholar Valedictorian Class President Student Gov. Officer
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S TUITION AND EXPENSES Cost of Attendance In-state: $23,428 Out-of-state: $32,808 Tuition and Fees In-state: $5,483 Out-of-state: $14,863 Room and Board $13,945 Books and Supplies $1,850 Other Expenses $2,150 Payment Plans Credit card, installment plan APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID Financial Aid Office E-mail Web Site Net Price Calculator URL Financial Aid Web Site Net Price Calculator URL Application Process Application Deadline Priority deadline February 15 Award Notification Method for Awarding Institutional Aid On a rolling basis beginning April 1 Federal Methodology Forms Required FAFSA Code is 002866 State Aid Form Cost to File Free PROFILE OF 2015-16 FINANCIAL AID Freshmen Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 71% Average Award $10,959 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift 849 (79.4%) of freshmen 632 (68.7%) of applicants 632 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need 268 (43.8%) of aid recipients Received by 466 (71.1%) of aid recipients, average amount $6,083 Received by 392 (68.4%) of aid recipients, average amount $2,790 Received by 149 (23.9%) of aid recipients 92 (8.8%) of freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $689 All Undergraduates Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 67% Average Award $11,804 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift 4,591 (66.8%) of undergraduates 3,763 (82.0%) of applicants 3,763 (100.0%) of applicants with financial need 1,664 (41.1%) of aid recipients Received by 2,864 (73.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $6,078 Received by 2,469 (71.1%) of aid recipients, average amount $3,283 Received by 306 (5.6%) of aid recipients 230 (2.5%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $773
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 2 PROFILE OF 2015-16 FINANCIAL AID - continued Borrowing 2016 Graduates Who Took Out Loans 53% Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates $24,850 Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans Parents of Students Receiving Aid Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Loans Federal Loans State Loans Other Loans Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans Alternative loans Scholarships and Grants Need-Based Available Non-Need-Based Available Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships None Non-Need Awards Academic Interest/ Achievement Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Creative Arts/ Performance Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Achievements/ Activities Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Characteristics Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded)
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 3 FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS - continued Employment Work-Study Programs Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment Federal work study available
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S Academic Calendar System Summer Session General Catalog/Bulletin Semester Offered Online Catalog UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION Undergraduate Majors Advertising Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics and Special Effects Apparel and Textile Manufacture Cinematography and Film/Video Production Commercial Photography Commercial and Advertising Art Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations, Other Fashion Merchandising Fashion/Apparel Design Fine and Studio Arts Management Fine/Studio Arts, General Graphic Design Illustration Industrial and Product Design Interior Design International Marketing Marketing Research Special Products Marketing Operations Specialized Merchandising, Sales, and Marketing Operations, Other
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 2 UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION - continued Most Popular Disciplines Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs Special Programs Study Abroad Online Degrees Business/marketing, Visual and performing arts, Communication/journalism None Honors program, Independent study, Internships Offered Some online degree programs CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS General Education/Core Curriculum Computer Foreign Language Math/Science Required Not required Not required Required for all students ADVANCED PLACEMENT International Baccalaureate Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations Sophomore Standing Accepted Accepted for placement and credit Not available
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 3 FACULTY AND INSTRUCTION Full-Time Faculty Part-Time Faculty Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree Regular Class Size Discussion Section/Lab Class Size 2-9 students: 5% of classes 10-19 students: 39% of classes 20-29 students: 56% of classes ACADEMIC RESOURCES Libraries Library Available on Campus Holdings Yes Computing Computer Ownership Computers Available on Campus Internet/E-mail Access Students not required to own/lease a computer Not Reported ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES Remedial Instruction Tutoring Services for Learning Disabled Students Services for Physically Disabled Students Offered Available Hearing impaired services, speech disorders services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 4 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION Master's Degrees Offered Master of Fine Arts, Master of Professional Studies, Master of Arts Master's Programs of Study Applied Arts and Design--General Art History Arts Administration Business Administration and Management--General Clothing and Textiles Illustration Interior Design Marketing Museum Studies Sustainable Development
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 5 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION - continued Doctoral Degrees Offered Doctoral Programs of Study
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E LOCATION AND SETTING New York Population 8,244,910 Getting Around Nearest Metropolitan Area Environment New York City Very large city Campus Map Nearest Airport 18 mile(s) from campus in New York City Campus Size 5 acres Nearest Bus Station New York City Weather Nearest Train Station New York City Temperature 24.9 average low in January, 78.9 average high in September Rain 119 rainy days per year HOUSING College Housing Types of Housing Students in College Housing Housing Requirements Freshman Housing Guarantee Students Living Off Campus/Commuting 79% Off-Campus Housing Assistance College offers housing to students Coed dorms, women's dorms, single student apartments, disabled student housing 59% of freshmen, 21% of all students Freshmen are given priority consideration for housing Assistance in locating off-campus housing is available SECURITY 24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices 24-Hour Security Patrols Late-Night Transport/Escort Services Electronically Operated Housing Entrances Available Available Available Available PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES Health Service Personal Counseling Child Care Offered Offered Not offered
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 2 SPORTS AND RECREATION Intercollegiate Athletics Athletic Conferences Mascot School Colors National Junior College Athletic Association Tiger White, navy blue, and Columbian blue Intercollegiate Sports Offered WOMEN MEN Sport Offered Scholarships Given Offered Scholarships Given Cross-Country Running x x Soccer x Swimming And Diving x x Table Tennis x x Tennis x Track And Field x x Volleyball x
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 3 SPORTS AND RECREATION - continued Club Sports Women's Club Sports Men's Club Sports Recreational Sports Intramural Sports STUDENT ACTIVITIES Activities and Organizations Sororities Fraternities ROTC choral groups, dance, drama theatre, literary magazine, music theatre, radio station, student government, student newspaper, television station, yearbook
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - S T U D E N T S STUDENT BODY Coeducational All Undergraduates 9,096 Women 7,717 (84.8%) Men 1,379 (15.2%) Full-Time Undergraduates 7,395 Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students 12.0% Average Age 22 All Graduate Students 176 Yes 0.2% American Indian/Alaskan Native 12.4% Asian 10.5% Black/African-American 20.2% Hispanic/Latino 3.8% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.3% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 51.7% White 0.9% Unknown UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION First-Year Students Returning 89.0% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 77.3% Students Graduating Within 5 Years Students Graduating Within 6 Years 77.0% AFTER GRADUATION Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Average Starting Salary Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly Disciplines Pursued COLLEGEdata is a free service of 1st Financial Bank USA COLLEGEdata is a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling and subscribes to the Statement of Principles of Good Practice. https://www.collegedata.com/ Copyright 2018