Fashion Institute of Technology
Fashion Institute of Technology is a public community college in New York, New York, serving roughly 7,637 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. In-state tuition starts near $6,294 per year before fees and aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $6,294
- 2024 Average Net Price: $19,095 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 60.24% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 7,637 90.1% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 80.68%
Fashion Institute of Technology: what the data shows
Common questions about Fashion Institute of Technology, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Fashion Institute of Technology?
Fashion Institute of Technology is located in New York, NY (ZIP 10001-5992).
NCES locale classification: City.
Is Fashion Institute of Technology public or private?
Fashion Institute of Technology is a Public institution.
How much does Fashion Institute of Technology cost?
Published tuition: $6,294 in-state, $16,874 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $19,095.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $14,117 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $16,238 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $20,406 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $21,979 |
| $110,001+ | $26,070 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $25,176.
How hard is it to get into Fashion Institute of Technology?
Admission rate: 60.24%.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Fashion Institute of Technology?
Total enrollment: 7,637 students.
About 90% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Fashion Institute of Technology?
150%-time completion rate: 80.68%.
First-year retention: 90.7%.
What do graduates of Fashion Institute of Technology earn?
Median earnings: $50,102 six years after entry; $62,696 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $12,000.
32.02% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Fashion Institute of Technology known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (3,567 completions)
- CIP 521902 (1,042 completions)
- CIP 500407 (617 completions)
- Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication (570 completions)
- CIP 500402 (257 completions)
- CIP 050041 (233 completions)
- CIP 500408 (109 completions)
- CIP 190902 (102 completions)
- CIP 500406 (102 completions)
- Fine & Studio Arts (89 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Fashion Institute of Technology a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 60.24%; completion rate 80.68%; median earnings $62,696 at 10 years; net price $19,095. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$6,294
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Fashion Institute of Technology was $6,294.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$19,095
2024 Value
In 2024 Fashion Institute of Technology had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $19,095.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$76,380 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$19,095 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$25,176 4-Year In-State Tuition
$67,496 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Fashion Institute of Technology.
Financial Aid by Income Level
32.02% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
29.77% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Fashion Institute of Technology was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Fashion Institute of Technology in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $5,105 | $13,955 | $11,466 |
| 2014 | $5,200 | $14,200 | $12,442 |
| 2015 | $5,230 | $14,230 | $12,999 |
| 2016 | $5,335 | $14,515 | $12,234 |
| 2017 | $5,483 | $14,863 | $11,772 |
| 2018 | $5,740 | $15,520 | $11,760 |
| 2019 | $6,110 | $16,490 | $10,523 |
| 2020 | $5,913 | $16,493 | $10,389 |
| 2021 | $5,913 | $16,493 | $8,985 |
| 2022 | $6,170 | $16,750 | $22,229 |
| 2023 | $6,170 | $16,750 | $22,024 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
60.24% Acceptance Rate
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
90.1% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Fashion Institute of Technology in 2024 is 7,637 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
90.7%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
0.00% 100% Completion Time
80.68% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from Fashion Institute of Technology completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Fashion Institute of Technology.
Return on Investment
$12,000 Median Student Debt
$62,696 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
19.14% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
720.84% Return on Investment
1.9 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Fashion Institute of Technology.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
CIP 52.1902: 1,042 completions
CIP 50.0407: 617 completions
Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication: 570 completions
CIP 50.0402: 257 completions
CIP 05.0041: 233 completions
CIP 50.0408: 109 completions
CIP 19.0902: 102 completions
CIP 50.0406: 102 completions
Fine & Studio Arts: 89 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 3,567 completions
Most popular programs at Fashion Institute of Technology.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Fashion Institute of Technology graduates.
About
Fashion Institute of Technology is a public institution located in New York, NY, offering 27 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 7,637 students. The admission rate is 60.24%. The institution maintains a 80.68% graduation rate. Approximately 32.02% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Public
Location
New York, NY 10001-5992
Region: Mid East
Insights and Analysis
Exceptional Graduation Rate: With a 80.68% graduation rate, Fashion Institute of Technology demonstrates strong student retention and completion. This rate significantly exceeds the national average, indicating effective academic support and student services.
FAQ
How much does Fashion Institute of Technology cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $6,294 and average net price is $19,095 in the latest College Scorecard data.
How hard is it to get into Fashion Institute of Technology?
The admission rate is 60.2% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data.
What do graduates of Fashion Institute of Technology earn?
Median earnings are $50,102 six years after entry and $62,696 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Fashion Institute of Technology?
The 150%-time completion rate is 80.7% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Fashion Institute of Technology students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $12,000.
How big is Fashion Institute of Technology?
Total enrollment is about 7,637 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Fashion Institute of Technology public or private?
Fashion Institute of Technology is a public institution located in New York, NY.
Is Fashion Institute of Technology an HBCU?
No. Fashion Institute of Technology is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Fashion Institute of Technology a tribal college?
No. Fashion Institute of Technology is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Fashion Institute of Technology a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Fashion Institute of Technology does not meet that proxy (reported share 23.6%).
Is Fashion Institute of Technology religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Fashion Institute of Technology in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.