Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising-San Diego

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FIDM/The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising is a WASC and NASAD accredited, co-educational, specialized, private college with campuses in Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego and Orange County, California.

FIDM offers Associate of Arts, Professional Designation and Advanced Study Degree programs in Fashion Design, Interior Design, Merchandise Marketing, Merchandise Product Development, Jewelry Design, Textile Design, Visual Communications, Graphic Design, Beauty Industry Merchandising & Marketing, Theatre Costume Design, International Manufacturing & Product Development, Film & TV Costume Design, Digital Media, Footwear Design, and Apparel Manufacturing Management.

In addition, FIDM is now offering a four-year Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Management. The Bachelor of Science in Business Management program is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.

FIDM has an enrollment of 7,500 full-time students. Over the last 35 years, FIDM has built an alumni network in excess of 35,000 graduates around the world. The college's alumni base and industry-wide reputation for excellence both give our students an exceptional network of contacts and resources when they enter into the marketplace.

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Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising-San Diego

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The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising or FIDM is a co-educational, specialized private college located in California dedicated to educating students for the Fashion, Entertainment, Interior Design, and Graphic Design industries.

FIDM offers 2-year associate of arts degree, advanced study programs, and a bachelor of science degree program in business management. FIDM has over 6,500 full-time students and 500 faculty members. There are over 35,000 FIDM graduates which have accumulated over 30 years. The college's alumni base and industry-wide reputation for excellence both give students an exceptional network of contacts and resources when they enter into the marketplace.

FIDM has four campuses in Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Orange County, California.It is accredited by The Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) and the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD). Classes start quarterly. The campus is very diverse.

Specialized studies include: Merchandise Marketing, Merchandise Product Development, Beauty Industry Merchandising & Marketing, Apparel Manufacturing Management, International Manufacturing & Product Development, Interior Design, Graphic Design, Digital Media, Visual Communications, Fashion Design, Textile Design, Footwear Design, Theater Costume Design, Jewelry Design, Film & TV Costume Design, and Business Management.

Study Tours and Exchange Programs: Paris, Rome, London, Mexico City, New York, Florence, Milan, Asia.

Notable alumni

  • Monique Lhuillier - Bridal Designer
  • Pamela Skaist-Levy - Co-founder of Juicy Couture
  • Santino Rice - Fashion Designer, Project Runway 2 Finalist
  • Nick Verreos - Fashion Designer, Project Runway 2 Finalist
  • Kelly Arsenian - Fashion Designer, True Religion's stylish men's collection
  • Lauren Conrad - Reality Star from The Hills and Laguna Beach: The Real Orange Country
  • Will.I.Am (William Adams) - Member of the Black Eyed Peas
  • Mona May - Costume Designer, Enchanted

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Quick Facts

Location:
Southwest
Setting:
Large City Setting
Type:
For Profit
Size:
Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)

Students & Campus Life

Full Time Students:
91%
Athletic Programs:
Unavailable
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 16,775
Students Receiving Aid:
73%
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Students

General
Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 91%
Part-Time 9%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 51%
Hispanic 29%
Asian 8%
Other 6%
African-American 6%
Geography
In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 81%
Out-of-State 19%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
California 81%
Arizona 4%
Washington 3%
Utah 1%
New Mexico 1%
Percent of Students International: 0%
Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) Expenses  
Published Tuition and Fees:
$ 16,775    
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 16,275    
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 500    
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
$ 3,232 35%  
State and Local Grants:
$ 7,034 16%  
Student Loans:
$ 5,074 70%  
Any Aid:
  73%  

Degree Programs at Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising-San Diego

Associate's Level Majors

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