Fashion Institute of Technology (FIT) is a public college of the State University of New York (SUNY) located in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan, founded in 1944. FIT offers associate, bachelor's, and master's degrees in art and design, business and technology, and the liberal arts, with programs in fashion design, fashion business management, cosmetics and fragrance marketing, advertising and marketing communications, toy design, interior design, and film and media. Widely recognized as one of the world's premier fashion and design schools, FIT draws students from over 40 countries and maintains deep ties to New York City's global fashion, beauty, and media industries. The college features working studios, the FIT Museum, cutting-edge labs, and direct access to industry mentors and internship opportunities throughout the city. FIT competes in the NJCAA and maintains a vibrant campus life in the heart of Manhattan.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
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/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$$16,873
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $16,874
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
