Safety Score
1.60 /1K students
incidents per 1,000 enrolled
New York, NY · Clery Act 2023 · Public
Fashion Institute of Technology
According to the U.S. Department of Education's Clery Act filings, this profile covers campus safety, crime statistics, fire-safety data, and peer comparison for this 8,108-student campus.
- 1.60
- Incidents / 1k students
- #1,853
- Rank of 3,050
- #113
- NY rank
- 8,108
- Enrolled students
Data updated June 2026
The verdict
Fashion Institute of Technology reports 1.60 on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students, ranking #1,853 of 3,050 ranked U.S. campuses - with more reported incidents than 58% of ranked campuses its size.
- 1.60
- incidents / 1,000 students
- #1,853
- of 3,050 ranked nationally
- 58%
- report fewer incidents than this campus
- 6
- on-campus incidents, 2023
Safety score = reported on-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is safer).
Reporting-period change
What changed in 2023
Fashion Institute of Technology increased from 2 to 6 reported on-campus incidents between the 2022 and 2023 reporting years in the U.S. Department of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey.
This is a change in reported incidents, not a measure of individual safety. Enrollment, reporting practice, and category coverage can affect the count.
See national reporting-year changesFashion Institute of Technology is a Public institution located in New York, NY, enrolling approximately 8,108 students. Clery Act data spanning 2021–2023 records 9 total on-campus incidents across all reported crime categories. Within NY, it ranks #113 by safety score. Verify with the U.S. Department of Education Clery Act database →
With 8,108 enrolled students, this campus sits in the mid-sized institution bracket, which shapes how raw incident counts should be interpreted.
The most frequently reported category at Fashion Institute of Technology is "Fondling" with 3 cumulative incidents across the reporting window. Compared to 5 peer institutions of similar enrollment size in NY averaging 2.59 incidents per 1,000 students, Fashion Institute of Technology reports 38% fewer incidents per student.
Fire safety data covers 1 reporting year for on-campus residential facilities, logging 0 total fires. Arrests and disciplinary actions span 36 category-year records, covering liquor law violations, drug law violations, and weapons possession on-campus. No Department of Education Clery Act enforcement actions are recorded against this institution.
National Rank
#1853
See peer comparison
State Rank (NY)
#113
within state peers
Incidents (2023)
6
across 11 crime categories
Where Fashion Institute of Technology sits among ranked U.S. campuses
On-campus Clery incidents per 1,000 students, every ranked campus with 2,000+ students
2 safer than 42% of 1,807 ranked campuses
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more ranked campuses. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source U.S. Department of Education, Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act) · 2023
Safety percentile vs. peers
Fashion Institute of Technology percentile rank 39.2%
National median
Higher percentile = safer than more peers. Rank #1853 out of 3,050 ranked institutions (enrollment >= 500) in the OPE Campus Safety Survey.
Reporting density vs peer median
Fashion Institute of Technology reports 38% fewer incidents per student than the median of 5 peer institutions.
Academic & Financial Profile
Tuition & Costs
- In-State Tuition
- $6,294
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $16,874
- Avg Net Price
- $19,095
- Median Debt
- $12,000
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 32%
Admissions
- Acceptance Rate
- 60%
Outcomes
- 4-Year Graduation Rate
- 82%
- Retention Rate
- 91%
- Median Earnings (6yr)
- $50,102
- Median Earnings (10yr)
- $62,696
- Loan Repayment (3yr)
- 76%
Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard. Methodology.
Crime Statistics by Year
11 categories 3 reporting years on-campus onlyFashion Institute of Technology: on-campus incidents by year
Rising 500% (1 → 6 incidents)
| Crime Type | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aggravated Assault | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Arson | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Burglary | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fondling | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Incest | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Murder / Non-Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Rape | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Statutory Rape | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Source: US Dept US Dept of Education OPE Campus Safety Survey. Figures show on-campus incidents
Fire Safety
| Year | Fires | Inj. | Deaths | Cat I | Cat II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Arrests & Disciplinary Actions
36 category-year records| Category | Year | Arrests | Discipline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2023 | 0 | 14 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2023 | 0 | 126 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 0 |
| Weapons | 2023 | 0 | 1 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Drugs | 2022 | 0 | 10 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 0 |
| Liquor | 2022 | 0 | 86 |
Fashion Institute of Technology vs peer institutions
Side-by-side safety scores for 3 peers of similar enrollment
Scores are incidents per 1,000 enrolled students (lower is fewer).
NY
Fashion Institute of Technology
1.60 incidents / 1,000 students
WI
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
7.40 incidents / 1,000 students
CA
Imperial Valley College
0.25 incidents / 1,000 students
Similar Institutions
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point
Stevens Point, WI · 8,109 enrolled
Safety Score 7.40
Imperial Valley College
Imperial, CA · 8,111 enrolled
Safety Score 0.25
Onondaga Community College
Syracuse, NY · 8,112 enrolled
Safety Score 3.45
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Perkinston, MS · 8,091 enrolled
Safety Score 1.61
Germanna Community College
Locust Grove, VA · 8,082 enrolled
Safety Score 0.25
Closest by National Rank
Institutions ranked nearest Fashion Institute of Technology nationally (rank #1853), regardless of size or state.
Cedar Crest College
Allentown, PA
National Rank #1852
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College
Perkinston, MS
National Rank #1854
Franciscan University of Steubenville
Steubenville, OH
National Rank #1851
Jackson College
Jackson, MI
National Rank #1855
Bossier Parish Community College
Bossier City, LA
National Rank #1850
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Fashion Institute of Technology safe?
Fashion Institute of Technology has a safety score of 1.60 (total on-campus incidents per 1,000 enrolled students) and ranks #1,853 nationally out of 3,050+ ranked institutions. Compare this with peer institutions for context.
What crimes are reported at Fashion Institute of Technology?
Aggravated Assault, Arson, Burglary, Fondling, Incest, and other categories, for calendar year 2023.
How does Fashion Institute of Technology compare to similar schools?
See the Similar Institutions section below for peers of similar enrollment in NY.
Does Fashion Institute of Technology have fire safety data?
Yes. Fashion Institute of Technology reports fire safety data for on-campus residential facilities, including total fires, injuries, deaths, and fire damage categories. No fires were reported in the most recent year.
Understanding Fashion Institute of Technology's Safety Profile
Fashion Institute of Technology in New York, NY enrolls 8,108 students and has a safety score of 1.60 incidents per 1,000 enrolled students , ranking #1853 nationally. This relatively low score indicates fewer reported on-campus incidents relative to enrollment size.
Reported incidents cover 2021 to 2023. On-campus incidents increased from 2 in 2022 to 6 in 2023.
Fire safety data covers on-campus residential facilities. No fires were reported in the most recent year, indicating effective fire prevention measures.
What this means for you
Fashion Institute of Technology's 1.60 reported on-campus incidents per 1,000 students is a starting point for comparison, not a verdict on any student's safety.
- Weigh Fashion Institute of Technology against similar-size campuses, scale changes what the raw count means. Compare campuses
- A higher count can mean stronger reporting, not more danger. How the data works
- Clery covers campus grounds only. Campus vs. city crime
Figures reflect the 2023 Clery Act reporting year as filed with the U.S. Department of Education.
Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education, OPE Campus Safety & Security Survey (Clery Act). See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainCampus Editorial
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