Design Institute of San Diego

8555 Commerce Ave, San Diego, CA 92121

Website: Design Institute of San Diego

Design Institute of San Diego School Description

Design Institute of San Diego is a private independent college, founded in 1977, and devoted to a single purpose: professional education in interior design. The faculty, resources, administration, physical facilities, and educational activities of Design Institute are entirely committed to this purpose.

The college seeks to teach, preserve and expand the knowledge of design, which is essential to the quality of life in the diverse society it serves, and to educate individuals capable of assuming significant roles in the interior design profession.

Our objective is to educate interior designers who are prepared for the professional world they will enter upon graduation. The curriculum and methods of instruction are intended to provide the student with: a broad understanding of the interior design profession, developing the student's creative, technical, and analytical skills as well as introducing the practical aspects of business and developing a keen awareness of the professional responsibilities of an interior designer.

The faculty is comprised of practicing interior designers, architects, artists, historians, environmental psychologists, engineers, computer technologists, lighting designers and business consultants; all working professionals in their fields who bring to the classroom practical instruction based upon current professional knowledge.

Undergraduate study in interior design provides an artistic, intellectual and technical foundation upon which to build not only a professional career, but a rewarding and meaningful life; productive for the individual and for the community as well.

General education courses provide the student with a grounding in the liberal arts traditions, values, and critical thinking, and the interior design major offers a solid foundation of professional study for a career in interior design. The four-year program leads to the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Interior Design degree.

Since its founding, Design Institute graduates have enriched the profession through their training and their creative talent.

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Quick Facts

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

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
481
On Campus Housing:
Unavailable
Full Time Students:
100%
Athletic Programs:
Unavailable
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 14,400
Students Receiving Aid:
92%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 25
Selectivity:
Highly Selective
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Design Institute of San Diego Degree Programs

Bachelor’s Degree Programs

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Certificate Programs

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Design Institute of San Diego Students & Campus Life

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 100%
Part-Time 0%
Men vs. Women
Women 85%
Men 15%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 76%
Hispanic 11%
Other 7%
Asian 5%
African-American 1%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 95%
Out-of-State 5%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
California 95%
Hawaii 4%
Percent of Students International: 3%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: No

Design Institute of San Diego Expenses (Tuition & Fees)

Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) Expenses  
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 14,400    
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
$ 2,923 42%  
State and Local Grants:
$ 5,533 17%  
Student Loans:
$ 15,572 67%  
Any Aid:
  92%  

Design Institute of San Diego Admissions

Acceptance Rate: 54% (Highly Selective)

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 25.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Not Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Not Required
High School GPA: Recommended
High School Rank: Not Required
High School Record: Recommended
Recommendations: Required
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Not Required

College Advice on Design Institute of San Diego

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Question: art schools in CA and NY question?

I'm a junior right now and I am really interested in going to art school for interior design. I've been looking mainly in California and New York. ( I live in California) these are some of the schools I'm interested in if you have visited them or gone to any of them did you like your experience? Academy of Art University, CA Parsons School of Design NY San Francisco Art Institute , CA School of Visual Arts , NY Design Institute of San Diego , CA FIDM , CA Thanks for all your help!
17 months ago

Best Answer

Katyy W, There is a lot of information on the web that can help . Different schools offer different programs and many people change concentrations or majors. http://www.goodinternetdeals.com/Art-School.html

Question: I want to go to Interior Design school in San Diego, which school would be best to invest my money on?

I've been deciding on Design Institute of San Diego which offers a B.A. in Interior Design for, The Arts Institute of CA - San Diego that has a 3-year program for a B.S. in Interior Design, or FIDM which offers an A.A. in I.D.
28 months ago

Best Answer

The degree does not fully matter. Real bad schools offer degress but since they are not accredited you are thowing money out the window. If they don't have accreditation then you will not be able to transfer. So, yes look for a school with a degree but make sure the degree means something. I live in SD but take my BA art degree classes online at Academy of Art University in SF. Atleast I know they have WASC accreditation. Also look at the school. Does it feel like a "trade school" or a real college where you will be challenged. Everyone is cranking out designers these days, you want be in the best school.

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