Fashion Institute of Technology
Admissions
Interested in attending Fashion Institute of Technology?
On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Fashion Institute of Technology, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.
Admission Rates
Is it difficult to get into Fashion Institute of Technology?
Using the most up-to-date data on record, FIT accepted 54% of applicants. We classify this as somewhat selective.
In the most recent year, 4,326 people applied and 2,492 were accepted.
Applied/Accepted
Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Fashion Institute of Technology:
Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.
Of those accepted, 52% ended up enrolling at Fashion Institute of Technology, making their yield rate Very High. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.
Application Factors
You can increase your chances of getting into Fashion Institute of Technology by looking at what the school considers during the application process.
Here are the things FIT considers:
Very Important
- Academic GPA
- Application Essay
- Rigor of Secondary School Record
- Talent/Ability
Considered
- Alumni/AE Relation
- Character/Personal Qualities
- Extracurricular Activities
- First Generation
- Volunteer Work
- Work Experience
Not Considered
- Class Rank
- Geographical Residence
- Interview
- Level of Applicant's Interest
- Recommendation(s)
- Religious Affiliation/Commitment
- Standardized Test Scores
- State Residency
Grades & Testing
Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Fashion Institute of Technology?
Grades
Students who recently attended Fashion Institute of Technology as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.49.
These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:
High School GPAs
FIT is Test Blind. This means the school does consider test scores when making admission decisions, even if they are submitted.
Application Deadlines
These are the deadlines for applying to Fashion Institute of Technology. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.
Regular Admissions
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