A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at FIT are predominantly White with a smaller Hispanic population. The school has very high racial diversity. 53% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
| Race | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| White |
47%
|
| Black |
9%
|
| Hispanic |
17%
|
| Asian |
10%
|
| American Indian / Alaskan |
0%
|
| Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
| Two or more races |
4%
|
| International |
14%
|
| Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 369% more female students than male students enrolled at Fashion Institute of Technology with a gender ratio of 82% women to 18% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, FIT has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of males.
| Gender | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
18%
|
| Women |
82%
|
| Gender | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Men |
1,429
|
| Women |
6,696
|
FIT serves a low number of students outside of New York, with 48 percent of the student body residing in-state.
| Origin | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| In State |
48%
|
| Out of State |
42%
|
| Foreign |
10%
|
| Unknown Location |
1%
|
34% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
| Segment | Percent of Students |
|---|---|
| Students Over 25 Years Old | 24.2% |
| Part time Undergrads | 10.7% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=191126 IPEDS survey data for Fashion Institute of Technology.