Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT)
Founded 1944
President David Steiner (President)
Fees USD 5,620
Acceptance Rate Selective (20–50%)
Campus Setting Urban
The Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) is a public college of art, design, fashion, and business, part of the State University of New York (SUNY) system, founded in 1944 in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan. FIT is one of the most prestigious fashion and design schools in the world, located at the epicenter of the global fashion industry. The college enrolls approximately 8,500 students and offers programs at the associate, bachelor, and master’s level across fashion, design, business, and the arts.
Schools and Programs
- School of Art and Design — Fashion design, graphic design, illustration, interior design, and accessories design
- School of Business and Technology — Fashion business management, marketing, production management, and cosmetics
- School of Liberal Arts — Art history, film, and interdisciplinary studies
- Graduate School — MPS in Fashion Management, MFA in Fashion Design, MA in History of Art and Museum Professions
How to Apply
- Application: SUNY Application or FIT Online Application
- Application Fee: $50
- Transcripts: Official high school transcripts
- Portfolio: Required for all art and design programs
- Personal Statement: Required for all programs
- English Proficiency: TOEFL 79+ or IELTS 6.0+
Key Deadlines
- Fall Admission: February 1
- Spring Admission: October 1
Admission Requirements
- Acceptance Rate: ~43%
- In-State Tuition: ~$5,620 | Out-of-State: ~$15,760