- Acceptance rate: 60% for fall 2024
- Average net price: $19,649 a year (2022–23)
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Fashion Institute of Technology reported an acceptance rate of 60% for fall 2024.
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Fashion Institute of Technology reviews each application.
Fashion Institute of Technology GPA requirements
Fashion Institute of Technology requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Fashion Institute of Technology hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Fashion Institute of Technology acceptance rate
Fashion Institute of Technology admitted 2,392 of 3,971 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 60%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Fashion Institute of Technology is a public 4-year college in New York, New York, with 7,924 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What Fashion Institute of Technology looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Not considered |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
Fashion Institute of Technology didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
Fashion Institute of Technology awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $19,649 a year at Fashion Institute of Technology in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have a chance at Fashion Institute of Technology with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Fashion Institute of Technology admitted 60% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to Fashion Institute of Technology?
Check Fashion Institute of Technology's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. Fashion Institute of Technology didn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you sent them (test blind), it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024).
What is the acceptance rate at Fashion Institute of Technology?
Fashion Institute of Technology's acceptance rate was 60% for fall 2024: it admitted 2,392 of 3,971 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Is it easy to get into Fashion Institute of Technology?
Somewhat: more than half of applicants got in. Fashion Institute of Technology admitted 60% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
How important is GPA for getting into Fashion Institute of Technology?
A lot: Fashion Institute of Technology requires high school GPA, high school record, essay or personal statement and demonstration of competencies. It considers college preparatory program and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider high school class rank, recommendations, test scores, other tests and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What GPA does Fashion Institute of Technology look for?
Fashion Institute of Technology requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
Does it matter at Fashion Institute of Technology if a parent went there?
No. Fashion Institute of Technology doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Can you get college credit for AP scores at Fashion Institute of Technology?
Yes. Fashion Institute of Technology awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Does Fashion Institute of Technology require an essay?
Yes. Fashion Institute of Technology requires a personal statement or essay from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What do students pay at Fashion Institute of Technology after grants?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $19,649 a year at Fashion Institute of Technology in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Before you apply, check Fashion Institute of Technology's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Fashion Institute of TechnologyU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
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