Fashion Institute of Technology
New York, NY 10001-5992
About 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. Typical net price after grant aid is about $19,095 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $6,294. Student demographics in federal data include White (36.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (23.6%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key findings
- Fashion Institute of Technology charges 14% above the national public median tuition ($6,294).
- Versus the New York median, sticker tuition is about 0.5×.
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 80.68%.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $62,696.
Research findings
Finding
Modeled return on investment at Fashion Institute of Technology is strong.
Estimated ROI reaches about 721% using Scorecard cost and 10-year earnings fields in this extract.
Interpretation: On this institution-wide model, typical graduate earnings over a decade substantially exceed estimated net education cost.
Limitation: ROI is institution-wide and not program-specific; individual outcomes vary by major, aid package, and labor market.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fashion Institute of Technology | $6,294 | $19,095 | 1 |
| Public (national median) | $5,512 | — | 1,688 |
| New York (state median) | $13,810 | $9,373 | 272 |
| Urban (City) (locale median) | $15,200 | $20,053 | 1,346 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
How expensive is Fashion Institute of Technology really?
Key findings
- Fashion Institute of Technology charges 14% above the national public median tuition ($6,294).
- Versus the New York median, sticker tuition is about 0.5×.
Fashion Institute of Technology tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $6,294
Finding Fashion Institute of Technology charges 14% above the national public median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $6,294. That is 14% above the national public median ($5,512). Versus the New York median ($13,810), sticker tuition is about 0.5×. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is about 0.5×.
Method Sticker tuition compared with Scorecard-derived medians by ownership, state, locale, and national rollups when available.
Interpretation Published tuition measures sticker price relative to public and geographic peers; it does not equal what undergraduates typically pay after aid.
Limitation Sticker comparisons omit room, board, and institutional aid; average net price and income-band net prices are the stronger signals of typical family cost.
Evidence: published tuition at Fashion Institute of Technology versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at Fashion Institute of Technology versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at Fashion Institute of Technology is $19,095.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $19,095 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $9,722 above the New York median net price. Versus urban (city) campuses, net price runs $958 below the locale median.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Key takeaway At Fashion Institute of Technology, average net price exceeds published tuition alone because net price uses a fuller cost-of-attendance base.
Fashion Institute of Technology: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Fashion Institute of Technology—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
The combination of completion and 10-year earnings is a multidimensional outcomes signal; it does not measure educational quality by itself.
Financial profile
In-state tuition
$6,294
Out-of-state tuition
$16,874
Avg. net price
$19,095
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $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. See cost investigation.
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What Fashion Institute of Technology is known for
Top program completions
- Fashion Merchandising1,042
- Fashion/Apparel Design617
- Communication Management and Strategic Communications570
- Commercial and Advertising Art257
- 05.0041233
See earnings & programs for more.
Admissions landscape
- Broad access — most applicants are admitted.
- Yield: 53% of admitted students enrolled.
See Admissions for the full funnel.
Is Fashion Institute of Technology a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Fashion Institute of Technology is a good school for those looking for strong completion alongside solid mid-career earnings.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for Fashion Institute of Technology.
Campus
Location
New York, NY
City / state
- ZIP
- 10001-5992
- NCES locale
- City
Compared with Urban (City) campuses nationally, net price is 5% below the median for Urban (City) campuses ($20,053 median).
Control
Institution type
Public
Control
- Region
- Mid East
- Carnegie
- Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus
Size
Enrollment
7,637
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 8,843
- Graduate
- 282
- Full-time share
- 90%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$12,000
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 32.02%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for Fashion Institute of Technology.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
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.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Applicants → admits → first-time enrollment from College Scorecard / IPEDS. Bar widths are scaled for readability at highly selective schools.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Fashion Institute of Technology reported total enrollment of about 7,637 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 18% male and 82% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (36.9%), Hispanic or Latino (23.6%), and Asian (12.9%). About 32.02% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 27.6% of students are first-generation college students.
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.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 8,843 students. Graduate enrollment is about 282 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.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
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.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Fashion Merchandising: 13% male / 87% female
- Fashion/Apparel Design: 17% male / 83% female
- Communication Management and Strategic Communications: 12% male / 88% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
Fashion Institute of Technology graduates earn a median of $62,696 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of Fashion Institute of Technology.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $62,696. Median federal loan debt: $12,000. Average net price used in cost models: $19,095.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway Fashion Institute of Technology graduates report median earnings of $62,696 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for Fashion Institute of Technology.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 10 programs by IPEDS completions (27 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at Fashion Institute of Technology.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Fashion Institute of Technology graduates.
How financially powerful is this institution?
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Fashion Institute of Technology—endowment assets (fiscal year 2023), instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Institutional endowment
$51.3M
End-of-year assets · Fiscal year 2023
- New York median 1.3× the median ($38.1M)
- Mid East median 1.2× the median ($42.6M)
- U.S. median 1.9× the median ($26.4M)
- New York median 0.42× the median ($15,424)
- Mid East median 0.40× the median ($16,427)
- U.S. median 0.54× the median ($12,100)
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
- New York median 46.2 pp above median (53.8%)
- Mid East median 43.1 pp above median (56.9%)
- U.S. median 42.0 pp above median (58.0%)
- Average faculty salary (monthly): $10,261
- New York median 1.3× the median ($8,068)
- Mid East median 1.3× the median ($8,119)
- U.S. median 1.3× the median ($7,615)
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $15,428
- New York median 1.4× the median ($10,822)
- Mid East median 1.7× the median ($9,164)
- U.S. median 2.1× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Fashion Institute of Technology at a glance
Fashion Institute of Technology
Fashion Institute of Technology is a public institution in New York, NY, classified as Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Fashion MerchandisingFashion/Apparel DesignCommunication Management and Strategic Communications
- Largest enrollment groups
- White or Caucasian36.9%Hispanic or Latino23.6%Asian12.9%
- Opportunity College (2025)
- Higher access & higher earnings · Browse OCU directory
Schools near Fashion Institute of Technology
Other campuses in New York, NY when available, plus nearby institutions in New York.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade B) within New York, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Fashion Institute of Technology located?
Fashion Institute of Technology is located in New York, NY.
What is Fashion Institute of Technology's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Fashion Institute of Technology is 60.2% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 4,326 applicants and 2,492 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
What is Fashion Institute of Technology's tuition?
Fashion Institute of Technology tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $6,294 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $19,095 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
How much does Fashion Institute of Technology cost?
Reported tuition is $6,294 and average net price is $19,095 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $25,458 annually.
What explains Fashion Institute of Technology's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($19,095), completion (80.7% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($62,696). High completion and strong mid-career earnings relative to net cost raise modeled ROI; the estimate is institution-wide and not program-specific. Debt-to-earnings ratios, when available, further contextualize borrowing pressure. Limitations include suppressed fields, program mix, and labor-market variation over time.
What is the student body demographics at Fashion Institute of Technology?
Fashion Institute of Technology reports undergraduate enrollment of about 8,843 students, White (36.9%), Hispanic or Latino (23.6%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Fashion Institute of Technology?
About 27.6% of students at Fashion Institute of Technology are first-generation college students.
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.
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.
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
- New York college profile
- New York college costs
- New York colleges by ROI
- New York trade schools profile
- New York, New York city profile
- Mid East regional profile
- Urban (City) college profile
- Campus-setting profiles
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in New York
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 Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.