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Fashion Institute of Technology New York, NY

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Campus Size

Medium-Sized Campus
8,077
Total Undergrads
Including 2,956 Part-time
1,070
Degree-Seeking Freshmen
Including 19 Part-time
Gender Breakdown:
85% Women
15% Men

Athletics

NJCAA Division III
We do not have information on athletic conferences for Fashion Institute of Technology

Total Varsity Sports

4
Men's sports coaches (Average salary: $28,205)
6
Women's sports coaches (Average salary: $28,482)
Athletics Details
Sport Varsity Men Varsity Women Club Intramural
All Track Combined 6 20 - -
Swimming and Diving 2 9 - -
Table Tennis 4 2 - -
Tennis - 8 - -
Volleyball - 12 - -

Diversity

Student Total
American Indian/Alaskan Native 0.2%
Asian/Pacific Islander 11.0%
Black/non-Hispanic 6.9%
Hispanic 8.4%
Non-resident alien 12.0%
Race/Ethnicity unknown 14.1%
Two or more races 2.5%
White/non-Hispanic 44.8%
Disabilities
Percent of students with disability 3% or less

Services & Housing

Services Offered
  • Remedial services for students with learning disabilities
  • Academic/Career counseling
  • Employment services for current students to find part-time positions
  • Job placement for graduates to find full-time employment
  • Library on campus
Living
  • On-Campus Housing
  • Meal plan offered, meals per week can vary

Clubs & Organizations

Musical Groups
  • Choral Groups
Performance Arts
  • Drama Theater
Journalism & Publications
  • Literary Magazine
  • Yearbook
  • Television Station
  • Radio Station
Other
  • Student Government

Safety Statistics

Arrests On Campus
Illegal Weapons Possession 0
Drug Law Violation 0
Liquor Law Violation 0
Criminal Offenses On Campus
Personal Crime 0
Property Crime 4

Notable Alumni

  • Calvin Klein, fashion designer
  • Carolina Herrera, fashion designer
  • Fonzworth Bentley, hip-hop artist and fashion designer
  • Francisco Costa, Women's Creative Director of Calvin Klein Collection
  • Michael Kors, fashion designer
  • Naomi Sims, model and author
  • Nina Garcia, "Project Runway" judge and editor-at-large of Marie Claire magazine
  • Ralph Rucci, fashion designer
  • Ramona Singer, New York socialite from "The Real Housewives of New York City"
  • Reem Acra, fashion designer of couture bridal gowns and evening wear
Reviews: Dorm Life
  • Michelle Smith
  • 4
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  • “there is one all girl dorm (nagler hall), a co-ed dorm (suite style), and alumni hall that is also suite style. living on campus is extremely efficient for students because…”

  • Mar-11-2012 » Read More
  • Kedrick from New York, NY
  • 5
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  • “Coming from my stand point, the male to female ratio is ridiculous. For every 20 girls there is 1 boy. Which this is a knife that cuts both ways, because…”

  • Sep-29-2012 » Read More
  • Brooke
  • 2
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  • “the rules aren't implemented very well, but the security guards are strict. the open-door policy commonly found at other colleges is not allowed at fit. parties are not allowed in…”

  • Feb-17-2012 » Read More
  • LUIS from Italy
  • 5
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  • “I DO NOT LIVE IN DORMS BUT THE FACILITIES ARE TOP OF THE LINE ALL RENEWED AND ALL THE THINGS YOU NEED AND ACTUALLY CHEAPER THAN THE APARMENTS OUTSIDE…”

  • Jan-14-2012 » Read More

Reviews

Student Responses to Review Topic: Food And Dining
  • 2
  • Jessica from Rochester, NY
  • Jan-31-2013 I am a current student here

    AVOID being stuck in a dorm that forces you to have a meal plan. There is just one dining hall and it is tiny, the food isn't good and there is very little variety. And a lot of it is terrible for you. AVOID.

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  • 2
  • Sylvia from Salt Lake City, UT
  • Dec-30-2012 I am a current student here

    The food was very new and exciting at first, but I recommend not getting a 19+ meal plan. You won't be using that many meals and you'll probably end up getting sick of the food. They have a salad bar, grill, sandwich, vegan and pizza areas. The hours are different on the weekends, and most of the time they run out of something you want. The fruits taste like preservatives and the salad is rarely fresh.

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  • 1
  • Khey-Ara from Bronx, NY
  • Oct-25-2012 I am a current student here

    It is great that we have something called the declining balance which is money that comes with the meal plan that we can use as cash at the Starbucks in our cafeteria and for other things in the dining hall that is not included in the meal plan. The food here is okay for about the 1st week or two. Afterward, everything gets repetitive. I suggest keeping alot of snacks in your room or dorming in a suite, so you have the option to cook.

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Student Responses to Review Topic: Greek Life
  • 0
  • Alicia from Brooklyn, NY
  • Aug-30-2012 I am a current student here

    FIT has an active department of Phi Theta Kappa, which is an international honor society for associate degree students. Being a member of this society allows students to scholarship opportunities and wearing the tassel and stole during graduation.

    » Read More
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