Regional university
#4 Hidden gem colleges in AmericaFashion Institute of Technology
New York, NY · Public · 4-year
Your real cost
Average price after aid $19,095 a year
Median debt at graduation: $12,000 (all students)
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In America
- Colleges with the lowest student debt in America#20 of 684
- Best value colleges in the Northeast in America#16 of 239
- Best colleges for marketing in America#57 of 834
- Best colleges for business in America#119 of 1,563
- Best colleges for communications and journalism in America#101 of 1,238
- Best value colleges in America#59 of 674
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- Best colleges in America#188 of 1,829
- Colleges with the highest graduation rates in America#188 of 1,829
- Best test-optional colleges in America#161 of 1,481
- Best mid-size colleges in America#83 of 667
- Best colleges for art and design in America#148 of 1,187
- Hidden gem colleges in America#4 of 25
- Best colleges in the New York area#19 of 103
- Colleges with the best earnings for the price in America#154 of 681
- Most affordable colleges with strong academics in America#172 of 690
In New York
- Best value colleges in New York#7 of 75
- Best value colleges in the Northeast in New York#7 of 75
- Colleges with the lowest student debt in New York#7 of 75
- Best colleges for marketing in New York#5 of 44
- Best colleges for communications and journalism in New York#11 of 82
- Best colleges for business in New York#16 of 109
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- Colleges with the highest graduation rates in New York#21 of 135
- Best test-optional colleges in New York#22 of 125
- Best colleges in New York#25 of 135
- Colleges with the best earnings for the price in New York#15 of 77
- Best colleges for art and design in New York#18 of 85
- Colleges where the most freshmen return in New York#17 of 80
- Best mid-size colleges in New York#13 of 61
- Most affordable colleges with strong academics in New York#19 of 79
Academic Excellence
Each measure counts for the share shown.
- Graduation rate 35% of scoreThis measure counts for 35% of the Academic Excellence score.81%
- First-year retention 20% of scoreThis measure counts for 20% of the Academic Excellence score.91%
- Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.Not reported
- Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.16 to 1
- Instructional spending per student 15% of scoreThis measure counts for 15% of the Academic Excellence score.$15,428
Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.
Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))
What families pay, by income
Average yearly price after grants and scholarships, for students who receive federal aid.
| Family income | Price after aid |
|---|---|
| Up to $30,000 | |
| $30,001–$48,000 | |
| $48,001–$75,000 | |
| $75,001–$110,000 | |
| Over $110,000 |
Full cost of attendance before aid: $26,838 a year.
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Cost and value
Federal data: what families pay after aid, what graduates earn, and what they owe.
| Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS) | 7,843 |
|---|---|
| Men and women Undergraduates, fall 2023 (College Scorecard) | Men 18% · Women 82% |
| First-generation students Share of students who are first-generation, by the College Scorecard’s definition | 28% |
| First-year students from another state Of first-time students whose home is a U.S. state, fall 2023 (IPEDS) | 43% |
| Total students | 8,108 |
| Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid | $19,095 |
| Cost of attendance (per year) | $26,838 |
| Median federal debt at graduation | $12,000 |
| Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time | 81% |
| Graduation rate for Pell grant recipients Finishing within 6 years (College Scorecard) | 75% |
| Graduation rate for first-generation students Finishing within 6 years (College Scorecard) | 73% |
| Borrowers paying down their loans within 3 years Borrowers who repaid at least $1 of principal within 3 years (College Scorecard) | 69% |
| First-year retention | 91% |
| Median earnings 10 years after entry | $62,696 |
| Admission rate | 60% |
| Application fee Undergraduate application fee, 2023–24 (IPEDS) | $50 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 32% |
Value: Exceptional · Top 8% (how it’s computed)
Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.
Earnings by major
Median earnings of bachelor’s graduates a few years after finishing, by major (College Scorecard).
| Major | Median earnings |
|---|---|
| Apparel and Textiles | |
| Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations | |
| Public relations | |
| Marketing | |
| Design | |
| Arts management | |
| Entrepreneurship | |
| Fine arts |
Also offered (no earnings published yet): Film and video, Graphic communications.
What students study most
Share of bachelor’s degrees by field, first majors in 2023–24 (IPEDS).
| Field | Share of degrees |
|---|---|
| Visual and performing arts | |
| Business | |
| Communication | |
| Family and consumer sciences | |
| Communications technology |
Campus life
| Setting | City |
|---|---|
| Part-time undergraduates | 10% |
| Undergraduates aged 25 and older | 11% |
| On-campus room and board (per year) | $25,458 |
| Study abroad | Offered |
| Students per faculty member | 16 to 1 |
| Faculty who are full-time | 100%Of instructional faculty, fall 2023 (College Scorecard) |
| Endowment per student | $6,888Endowment at the end of fiscal year 2023, per full-time-equivalent student (IPEDS) |
| Dorm space | For about 29% of studentsCampus beds divided by undergraduate enrollment. Not how many students live on campus (IPEDS) |
| Nearest airport with scheduled flights | LaGuardia Airport (LGA)About 7 miles away in a straight line (OurAirports) |
| Town population | 8,483,8442020–2024 five-year estimate (U.S. Census Bureau) |
| Nearest city of 250,000 people or more | Jersey CityAbout 4 miles away in a straight line (U.S. Census Bureau) |
| Average temperature in January | 34°F1991–2020 normal, from NEW YORK CNTRL PK TWR, NY US, about 3 miles away (NOAA) |
| Average temperature in July | 78°F1991–2020 normal, from NEW YORK CNTRL PK TWR, NY US, about 3 miles away (NOAA) |
Federal data (IPEDS and College Scorecard).
Campus safety reports
On-campus crimes reported in 2024, per 1,000 students.
| Category | This campus | U.S. rate |
|---|---|---|
| Rape | 0.03 | 0.07 |
| Robbery | 0.00 | 0.01 |
| Aggravated assault | 0.00 | 0.04 |
| Burglary | 0.00 | 0.08 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 0.00 | 0.15 |
Numbers reflect what each campus reported. They differ with campus size and how reporting is done, so compare with care. U.S. rate: total reported offenses divided by total students at every institution in the report.
Questions families ask
- What is Fashion Institute of Technology’s Compass Score?
- Excellent (grade A-). It ranks in the top 11% of rated colleges. The grade comes from outcomes (40%: graduation, retention and earnings), entering students (40%: test scores and selectivity), cost (15%: debt and price after aid) and teaching (5%: class size), all from federal data.
- How much does Fashion Institute of Technology cost after financial aid?
- The average net price is $19,095 a year for students who receive federal aid, after grants and scholarships. What your family pays depends on income; the college’s net price calculator gives your own estimate.
- How hard is it to get into Fashion Institute of Technology?
- Fashion Institute of Technology admitted 60% of applicants in the most recent federal data.
- How do Fashion Institute of Technology’s graduates do?
- 81% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years; the median earnings of former students ten years after entry are $62,696; the median federal debt at graduation is $12,000.
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About this school’s data
- IPEDS unit ID 191126
- Carnegie classification: Master's university (small programs)
- Accreditation: Middle States Commission on Higher Education; National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
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