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The Fashion Institute of Technology, or FIT, is located in New York City, New York, United States. It was established in the year 1944. FIT is a college of art and design, business, and technology of the State University of New York (SUNY). The college offers more than 15 majors through the School of Art and Design and over 10 majors through the School of Business and Technology.
FIT is an accredited institutional member of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, the National Association of Schools of Art and Design, and the Foundation for Interior Design Education Research. FIT is home to a museum, which has one of the world's largest and most important collections of textiles, clothing, and accessories.
Some notable alumni of FIT are Amber Lee Ettinger, model and actress; Nanette Lepore, fashion designer; and Christina Barba, chief fashion officer of Bologna Fashions.
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Campus Location227 W 27th St
New York, NY 10001-5992
USA
Main Tel: (212) 217-7999
Web Site The campus is in a large city. |
HighlightsWhere the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in media, construction trades, design, business and management, fine arts, and photography and commercial art.
- High female/male ratio.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Large number of students.
- High faculty salary.
- Selective admissions.
- High yield: the portion of accepted students who enroll.
- Racially diverse student body.
Other important characteristics: - Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Study abroad option
- Distance learning available
- Weekend study option
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 1,707 | 13 | | Bachelor | 1,196 | 18 | | Master | 60 | 6 | | < 1 year certificate | 13 | 1 |
StudentsStudent enrollment was 9,938 in 2007-2008 (8,668 full-time equivalent). About 12% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 88% of the class. Undergrads are 98% of enrolled students and graduate students are 2%. About 5% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 95% of incoming freshmen. Among freshmen students, 98% are full-time and 2% are part-time.
Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 3,854 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 10,682 | | Room | $ 7,180 | | Board | $ 3,770 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,600 | | Other | $ 2,100 |
Financial Aid: Fashion Institute participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
Housing and MealsFashion Institute provides on-campus housing for 2,300 of its 8,668 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009).
Admissions (2008-2009)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 40% | | Women | 43% | | All | 42% |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses) ART STUDIES (25 awarded) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (1,076 awarded) - Fashion Merchandising
- International Business/Trade/Commerce
- International Marketing
- Marketing Research
- Special Products Marketing Operations
- Specialized Merchandising, Sales, and Marketing Operations
CONSTRUCTION TRADES (120 awarded) - Apparel and Textile Manufacture
- Apparel and Textiles
DESIGN (961 awarded) - Fashion/Apparel Design
- Graphic Design
- Illustration
- Industrial Design
- Interior Design
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS (32 awarded) FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (0 awarded) - Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences Communication
FINE ARTS (130 awarded) - Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Fine Arts and Art Studies
- Fine/Studio Arts
- Metal and Jewelry Arts
LIBERAL ARTS (3 awarded) MEDIA (385 awarded) - Advertising
- Animation, Interactive Tech, Video Graphics and Special Effects
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (244 awarded) - Commercial Photography
- Commercial and Advertising Art
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