College Profile
One of New York City’s premier public institutions and part of the State University of New York (SUNY), FIT is an internationally recognized college for design, fashion, art, communications, and business. We’re known for our rigorous, unique, and adaptable academic programming, experiential learning opportunities, academic and industry partnerships, and commitment to research, innovation, and entrepreneurship.
While our pedagogical mission is to prepare our students for professional excellence in design and business, our broader ethos is to foster creativity, inspire leadership, impart a global perspective, and educate students to embrace inclusiveness, commit to sustainability, and engage with community. We encourage students, scholars, teachers, and industry colleagues to cross traditional boundaries of both geography and disciplines. Together we strive to develop innovative design and strategic business solutions that will upend the status quo, create personal and professional opportunity, and have a lasting and sustainable global impact.
Programs We Offer
Undergraduate
- Fashion Design
- Interior Design
- Fashion Business Management
- Advertising & Marketing Communications
- Fine Arts
- Menswear
Demographics
| 8,726 | Total Enrollment |
| 8,508 | Undergraduate Enrollment |
| 218 | Graduate Enrollment |
| 12% | International Student Enrollment |
| 18% | Male |
| 82% | Female |
| 16:1 | Faculty-Student Ratio |
| 230 | Faculty: Full-Time |
| 801 | Faculty: Part-Time |
| 50+ | Countries Represented |
| Top 5 | China, South Korea, India, Canada, Japan |
| Other | More than 2,300 students reside in our on-campus residence halls. Our four residence halls provide single, double, triple and quad occupancy rooms and suites. Click for more information about campus housing. |
English as a Second Language Program and Services
Does your institution have an Intensive English Program?
Yes
Intensive English Language at FIT: A comprehensive, full-time program that combines academic and non-credit professional development courses, offering a uniquely practical solution to learning English as a second language. The program prepares students for college-level studies and supports career development, while providing the opportunity to spend a full 15-week semester on FITs vibrant New York City campus.
ESL/Fashion Business Intensive Programs: A three-week intensive summer program offering ESL studies along with courses in fashion design, fashion merchandising, fashion styling & reporting, and global fashion business marketing.
For more information, click here.
Can your institution issue an I-20 Certificate of Eligibility for F-1 Student Status to a student who has been admitted only to the Intensive English Program?
Yes
Does your institution provide courses of English as a Second Language to admitted students?
Yes
International Student Housing Options
More than 2,300 students reside in our on-campus residence halls. Our four residence halls provide single, double, triple and quad occupancy rooms and suites. For more information about campus housing, click here.
Collaborative Programs
Check out our programs by clicking here.
First Year, Transfer, and Graduate Students
To review admissions requirements, please visit our website:
Financial Aid
International students are not eligible for financial assistance from FIT. International students may borrow under the Alternative Loan Program. Most lenders will require an eligible (credit worthy) co-signer that is a U.S. citizen.
Other helpful sources for International Students:
educationusa.state.gov
edupass.org/
Student Activities and Campus Life
The FIT campus is a tightly knit community in Manhattan’s Chelsea neighborhood, one of the most vibrant areas of the city, with cafes, art galleries, boutiques, theaters, museums and restaurants right outside our doors or a short walk away. There are more than 60 student clubs, a college newspaper and a radio station, plus community service opportunities and activities right on campus. For a complete list of our student clubs, click here.
