Fashion Institute of Technology

Introduction

The State University of New York has an exciting and popular campus known as the Fashion Institute of Technology. Located in bustling New York City, the Fashion Institute of Technology, or FIT, is a campus devoted to the artistic, technological, and business-related education of students hoping to make their way in the fashion industry. Fashion, however, is not the only subject taught at FIT. Students who attend this college can receive associate

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Information Summary

Ranks 155th in New York and 1763rd overall. See the entire top 2,000 colleges and universities list
Overall Score (about) 68.1
Total Cost On-Campus Attendance $24,220
Admission Success rate N/A
Student Ratio Students-to-Faculty 32 : 1
Retention (full-time / part-time) 89% / 33%
Enrollment Total (all students) 8,767

Academics

Created by artists for artists, this school begins training students in the fashion and design arts immediately. Even in the liberal arts classes that must be taken to earn a degree, instructors emphasize the fashion and design arts and provide students with hands-on, practical tasks that will expand their knowledge and understanding of the design world.

Undergraduate Programs of Study

Undergraduate academic paths include thirty programs that are divided between two schools: the School of Art and Design and the Jay and Patty Baker School of Business and Technology. The degrees earned in the School of Art and Design emphasizes the creative process of fashion design, illustration, and accessory creation. The School of Business and Technology, on the other hand, gives students insights into managing a fashion or design business, developing marketing strategies, and learning about the technology behind fashion production. Whether a student wants to take on the creative aspect or the business aspect of the fashion world, he or she will find the education required at the Fashion Institute of Technology.

Graduate and Adult Programs of Study

The creators of this institute believe that working adults should be provided with the chance to change their careers in a dramatic way. To assist adults, the school provides many degree programs that can be completed solely by attending night and weekend classes. The application and acceptance process is identical to regular study programs, and the quality of education is no different. Students who attend night and weekend courses can achieve bachelor

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Admissions

The admission process is highly selective. While nearly ten thousand students attend each year, this number is only a fraction of the thousands of students who apply. The application process, however, is very simple and admission counselors are more than willing to walk a prospective student through the process.

To begin, students must fill out an application online at the State University of New York

Financial Aid

State residents of New York will, of course, pay lower tuition costs than out of state students. However, the Financial Aid Office is adept at assisting students in managing the cost of post-secondary education. By filling out a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), the government can evaluate the cost of attendance and a student

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Local Community

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Alumni

Notable alumni include:

  • Calvin Klein, the founder of Calvin Klein, Incorporated
  • Joel Schumacher, film director and producer
  • Nina Garcia, editor of Marie Claire Magazine and Project Runway judge
  • Brian Atwood, shoe designer

Additional School Information

The students are actively involved in service projects and humanitarian efforts. Through social clubs and student organizations, students are encouraged to get involved with the community and

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