Cost of Attendance (COA)

Total cost of attendance varies from student to student and may change each year depending on residency, program, housing, and other factors.

The table below gives examples of the estimated cost of attendance (COA) for a student that is a New York State resident commuting to FIT, a student that is a New York State resident living in a dormitory, and an out-of-state student living in a dormitory. These estimations are for academic year 2019-2020.

Types of Costs

Direct costs are costs are paid directly to the Fashion Institute of Technology, such as tuition, fees, and room and board.

Indirect costs are not be paid to FIT directly, and would include expenses such as transportation, books, supplies, off-campus housing, and personal care.

Types of Costs and Estimated Amounts, Associate's Degree Students

Type of Cost	NY State Associate Level Commuter	NY State Associate Level in Dorm	Out-of-State Associate Level in Dorm
Direct Costs
Tuition	$5,190	$5,190	$15,570
Fees*	$920	$920	$920
Dormitory**		$ 14,556	$ 14,556
Subtotal	$6,110	$20,666	$31,046
Indirect Costs
Books & Supplies***	$1,850	$1850	$1,850
Lunch & Maintenance	$2,250
Personal	$1,500	$1,500	$1,500
Transportation ****	$1,140	$650	$ 650
TOTAL	$12,850	$24,666	$35,046

 

Types of Costs and Estimated Amounts, Bachelor's Degree Students

Type of Cost	NY State Bachelor Level Commuter	NY State Bachelor Level in Dorm Apt.	Out-of-State Bachelor Level in Dorm Apt.
Direct Costs
Tuition	$7,070	$7,070	$21,392
Fees*	$920	$920	$920
Dormitory**		$19,014	$19,014
Subtotal	$7,990	$27,004	$41,326
Indirect Costs
Books & Supplies***	$1,850	$1,850	$1,850
Lunch & Maintenance	$2,250
Personal	$1,500	$1,500	$1,500
Transportation****	$1,140	$650	$650
TOTAL	$14,730	$31,004	$45,326

* Basic fees. Other fees may be incurred depending on health insurance and courses taken. Health Insurance - This insurance must be purchased by all full-time students unless evidence of other coverage is submitted. See Health Services for more information.

** Dorm fee includes meals. Fees will vary depending on dorm.

*** Art and Design students can expect to pay about $1,850; Business and Technology students about $1,200.

**** Out-of-state commuters and long distance commuter transportation estimate is $2,840.

Remember these budgets are estimated and all charges are subject to change.