Campus & Student Life at Fashion Institute of Technology

Home to about 7,959 undergraduates in 2020, FIT SUNY is a public school located in New York, New York. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, FIT SUNY offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by FIT SUNY can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our FIT SUNY Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

FIT SUNY Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 6.0% of the student population at FIT SUNY. For more information on policies and accommodations that the school provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit FIT SUNY Disability Services.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Fashion Institute of Technology

FIT SUNY offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Fashion Institute of Technology

There were 7,959 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 6,966 (87.5%). Part-time attendance was 993 (12.5%).

Fashion Institute of Technology is Ranked #1,187 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, FIT SUNY is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank FIT SUNY #1187 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at FIT SUNY by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the FIT SUNY Diversity Guide.

Fashion Institute of Technology Competes in the NJCAA

FIT SUNY has a total of 98 student athletes, 21 men and 77 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Fashion Institute of Technology Athletics