Description
The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising’s (FIDM) campus in San Diego is a private, specialized college that teaches, trains, and prepares students for global careers in fashion, entertainment, visual arts, and interior design.
FIDM is nationally accredited by the NASAD, the most prestigious U.S. accreditation in the industry. The school was founded in 1969 in Los Angeles, and the San Diego campus opened in 1985.
Academics at FIDM consist of at least 20 majors in the fashion and art industries. Associate’s degrees are available, as is at least one bachelor’s degree. The curriculum is updated often through suggestions from top industry professionals to ensure students receive a current and relevant education.
FIDM utilizes a rolling admissions policy, starting new classes each quarter. Enrollment is competitive, and the process consists of speaking to an admissions advisor, submitting your transcripts, submitting at least three letters of recommendation, submitting an admissions essay, and completing a portfolio and entrance project. The application and the above requirements should be submitted along with the applicable application fee which is based on residency.
Financial aid is available to qualifying students as needed, and the school itself offers a scholarship competition to high school students and graduates.
Quick Facts
Location
Southwest
Setting
Large City Setting
Type
For Profit
Size
Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)
Website
On-Campus Housing Available
No
In-State Tuition
$25,536
Out-of-State Tuition
$25,536
Selectivity
Highly Selective
Enrollment
250
Students
- Total Students
- 250
Full-Time vs. Part-time Students
- Full-Time
- 95%
- Part-Time
- 5%
Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State
- In-State
- 82%
- Out-of-State
- 18%
Gender of Students
- Women
- 94%
- Men
- 6%
Ethnic Diversity
- African-American
- 3%
- Asian
- 9%
- Caucasian
- 54%
- Latino
- 26%
- Other
- 8%
Students State Origin
- California
- 82%
- Arizona
- 2%
- Michigan
- 2%
- Colorado
- 1%
- Other
- 13%
International Students
- International
- 2%
- Domestic
- 98%
