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Fashion Institute of Technology was established in the year 1944. This accredited institution, situated in New York City, serves more than 2,500 part-time and nearly 6,000 full-time students.
The Fashion Institute of Technology mascot is the Tiger. The institute offers recreational programs and intercollegiate athletics programs. The teams participate in men's and women's volleyball, tennis, cross country and bowling competition. The institution also boasts of famous alumni such as Amsale Aberra, Luis Antonio, Reem Acra, Laura Dahl, Marisol Deluna, Byron Lars and Nanette Lepore (all fashion designers).
The main campus of Fashion Institute is in New York, NY (a large city). The school is a public school. Fashion Institute offers degrees up to the Master's degree.
The school tends to concentrate its instruction in a few key disciplines. Fashion Institute students most commonly major in a field related to design, media, photography and commercial art, fine arts, business and management, and construction trades.
The school does not accept everyone who applies. In 2007-2008, 42% of people who applied to Fashion Institute were accepted.
The school offers tenure to reward and retain some professors. Salaries for full-time faculty at Fashion Institute are higher than most, allowing the school to afford quality teaching.
In 2007-2008, the school had 9,938 enrolled students. Fashion Institute has a larger minority student population than most schools. Females make the bulk of the student body at the school.
Fashion Institute offers comparatively low-priced tuition.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The Fashion Institute of Technology prepares students for professional excellence in design, fashion, and business by providing the premier educational experience that fosters creativity, career focus, and a global perspective."
More complete details are provided below.
Fashion Institute Of Technology
227 W 27th St
New York, NY 10001-5992
General Phone: (212) 217-7999
http://www.fitnyc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Management | 1,076 | fashion merchandising, international marketing, merchandising sales and marketing, special products marketing, international business, marketing research |
| Design | 961 | fashion design, interior design, illustration, graphic design, industrial design |
| Media | 385 | advertising, animation and special effects |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 244 | commercial art, commercial photography |
| Fine Arts | 130 | fine arts, metal and jewelry, fine arts studies, art history and criticism |
| Construction Trades | 120 | apparel and textile manufacture, apparel and textiles |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 32 | fashion modeling |
| Art Studies | 25 | arts management |
| Liberal Arts | 3 | museum studies |
| Family and Social Work | 0 | consumer science communication |
Number of programs and degrees for Fashion Institute in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 1,707 | 13 |
| Bachelor's degree | 1,196 | 18 |
| Master's degree | 60 | 6 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 13 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Fashion Institute had a total enrollment of 9,938 students (8,668 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 12% |
| Women | 88% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 98% |
| Graduate | 2% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 40% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 10% |
| Asian | 12% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 22% |
| (Foreign Students) | 9% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 20% |
| 20-21 | 25% |
| 22-24 | 21% |
| 25-29 | 18% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 56% |
| New Jersey | 14% |
| (International Students) | 5% |
| Pennsylvania | 4% |
| Massachusetts | 2% |
| Maryland | 2% |
| Florida | 2% |
| Connecticut | 2% |
| California | 2% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| State unknown | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 86 % |
| Part-Time | 72 % |
Fashion Institute offers campus housing for 2,300 of its 8,668 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of New York, New York for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New York Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3,913 | 1,658 | 42% | 1,097 | 66% |
| Men | 465 | 187 | 40% | 133 | 71% |
| Women | 3,448 | 1,471 | 43% | 964 | 66% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | recommended |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
| Years of College Work Before Admittance | recommended |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,854 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 10,682 |
| Room and board | $ 10,950 |
| Room charge | $ 7,180 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,770 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,600 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,100 |
Financial Aid:
Fashion Institute participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 286600)
Fashion Institute has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 17 | $113,592 | 21 | $108,084 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 21 | $81,402 | 24 | $81,001 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 66 | $70,446 | 73 | $66,777 |
| Instructor | academic year | 10 | $47,216 | 12 | $53,932 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 114 | $76,861 | 130 | $74,890 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Fashion Merchandising
International Business/Trade/Commerce
International Marketing
Marketing Research
Special Products Marketing Operations
Specialized Merchandising, Sales, and Marketing Operations, Other
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Apparel and Textile Manufacture
Apparel and Textiles, General
DESIGN
Fashion/Apparel Design
Graphic Design
Illustration
Industrial Design
Interior Design
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Fashion Modeling
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences Communication
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
Fine/Studio Arts, General
Metal and Jewelry Arts
LIBERAL ARTS
Museology/Museum Studies
MEDIA
Advertising
Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial Photography
Commercial and Advertising Art
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Fashion Institute Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 3% |  |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 5% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 7% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in design (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching
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