Fashion Institute of Technology

If you are applying to FIT, the deadline for Fall 2023 admissions is January 1 and the fee for the application costs $50.

Students who submit their applications to FIT for the fall semester should receive an admissions decision no later than April 1.

FIT Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here's an overiew of some of FIT's admissions stats.

FIT 2022	Admissions Statistics
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional and are considered
Waitlist	Yes

Fashion Institute of Technology Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Fashion Institute of Technology.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	––	––
Early Decision II	––	––	––
Early Action	No	––	––
Regular Decision	Yes	January 1	April 1

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Want to Apply Early to FIT?

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FIT does not offer early decision or early action.

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How Difficult Is It To Get Admitted to FIT?

Getting into FIT is moderately difficult. FIT evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny or waitlist.

In 2021, FIT accepted 52% of students, around 2,431 from the 4,705 applicants.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like FIT, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT.

Transferring to Fashion Institute of Technology

It is very difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.

For Students Waitlisted to FIT

FIT has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into FIT?

Colleges consider a range of factors when deciding who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are given the most weight in the admissions process. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and choose schools that put the most emphasis on the areas where you shine.

Admissions Factors at FIT

Curious about the factors that are considered by FIT during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Very Important
Application Essay	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Talent/Ability	Very Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Character/Personal Qualities	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
Extracurricular Activities	Considered
First Generation	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered

Make sure to check with FIT for more information on admission factors.

FIT Application Requirements

To apply to FIT, all applicants must submit the following items. Check in with FIT's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement
Interview
Transcript(S) of College Record
Transcript of High School Record
Standardized Test Scores
Statement of Good Standing From Prior Institution(S)

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into FIT?

FIT has not provided an information about GPAs of accepted students. Any questions regarding applicant expectations should be addressed directly with the school.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

FIT considers standardized tests scores during the admissions process.

FIT does not have a test optional admissions policy. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

What is a Good SAT Score for FIT?

What is a Good ACT Score for FIT?

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More Information on Transferring to Fashion Institute of Technology

For transfer students, it is very difficult to get admitted to FIT.

For transfer students wishing to start in the fall, the deadline to apply is January 1. Applicants should hear back by April 1.

Transfer students can enroll in FIT during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

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FIT Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to FIT?

❌ Students who are admitted to FIT must attend in the term they start. Deferring admissions is not encouraged. If you have a unusual circumstance, contact the admissions department.

Does FIT accept transfer credits?

✅ FIT accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions.

Does FIT accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ FIT accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits and Advanced Placement (AP) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to FIT?

✅ FIT is not test optional. You must submit test scores as part of the application.

What is FIT's acceptance rate?

✅ FIT's acceptance rate is 52%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at FIT?

❌ FIT does not offer early decision.

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