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General Information

School Contact
FIT
Seventh Ave. at 27th St.
New York, NY 10001
United States
(212) 217-7999
www.fitnyc.edu
Cost
In-State Tuition: $4,567
Out-of-State Tuition: $11,140
Room and Board: $10,095
Books and Supplies: $1,600
Undergrad Student Body
Full-Time: 6,769
Total Male: 1,557
Total Female: 8,824
Part-Time: 3,612
Founded:
1944 		Control:
Public 		Setting:
Urban 		Academic Calendar:
Semester 		Religious Affiliation:
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Overall Experience

A majority of students at FIT are in agreement that they are receiving a quality education at a fair price in the best city. Most of the teachers have extensive knowledge of their industries and offer their students real-world experiences. Students here are given the chance to expand outside of the classroom with internships, study abroad, and over 70 clubs and organizations. The students that do have a negative view of the college tend to be the ones who are uninvolved and unsure of their career goals.

Even with the lack of a social scene, a real campus, and the overwhelming amount of girls, students still love it here. They forget about these aspects and tend to say they would never have experienced the same cultures and opportunities as they have at FIT. You can live your dream here. If you stay focused and work hard, you will inevitably develop skills and confidence that will lead you to a successful career.

Students Speak Out

Anonymous says:
I love FIT. There is one big frustration I do have with the school, though. Dealing with all the different offices, such as bursar and registrar, can become frustrating. The offices don’t really know what the others ones are doing, so they send you on wild goose chases, and nine times out of ten, you end up back where you started. Besides that, there is so much here to get involved with and to experience. I wouldn’t want to be anywhere else.
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Anonymous says:
FIT, overall, is a great school in a prime location, which provides one with the opportunity to grow, explore, and take advantage of being in the city. The school has an eclectic group of individuals who attend, teach, and run the college.
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Anonymous says:
I’m really glad I am at FIT. I even took a break to go somewhere else and ended up coming back.
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Anonymous says:
Compared to other schools, students at FIT generally don’t take classes too seriously, which is sometimes a good thing and sometimes bad. Many students work full-time in addition to going to class full-time, so it makes sense that not everyone has school as their top priority. And in many ways, that can be a good influence, as it reminds me that one of the biggest advantages of going to school in New York City is the chance to get professional experience before graduation.
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Anonymous says:
I like the school because of the professors, and the students are pretty laid-back and diverse.
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Admissions Stats See more admissions statistics

Contact Admissions
Phone: (212) 217-3760
E-Mail: FITinfo@fitnyc.edu
Web Site: fitnyc.edu/aspx/Content.aspx?menu=Future
Dates To Know Deadline Notification
Early Action November 1 December 15
Must-Reply-By May 1
Acceptance Rate:   43% Application Fee:   $40 Common Application Accepted?   No

Financial Aid Stats

Contact Admissions
Phone: (212) 217-7439
E-Mail: fitinfo@fitnyc.edu
Web Site: www.fitnyc.edu/financialaid
Other Stats
Financial Aid Forms Deadline: February 15
Average Financial Aid Package: ? $6,815
Students Who Applied for Aid: 62%
Applicants Who Received Aid: 66%

Standardized Tests

Other Stats
Top 10% of HS Class: 13%
SATI / ACT Required? Neither