Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising-Los Angeles
- FIDM prepares students to enter the global industries of fashion, visual arts, interior design and entertainment. Students become skilled professionals who are current in technology, experienced in critical thought, appreciative of creative expression, aware of ethical standards and proficient in effective communication.
School Highlights
- Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising-Los Angeles serves 3,142 students (88% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is lower than the state community college average of 44:1.
- Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 68%.
- Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising-Los Angeles is one of 51 community colleges within Los Angeles County, CA.
- The nearest community college to Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising-Los Angeles is Los Angeles Trade Technical College (1.0 miles away).
Top Placements
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising-Los Angeles places among the top 20% of community colleges in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Selectivity Lowest acceptance rates
- Diversity Diversity in US community colleges
- Student Earnings Highest graduate earnings (10 years post graduation)
School Overview
- The teacher population of 140 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising-Los Angeles | (CA) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | Four or more years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Private, for profit | Public |
| Total Faculty | 140 staff | 97 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 3,142 students | 7,516 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 44:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 2,773 students | 1,613 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 369 students | 5,903 students |
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| % American Indian/Alaskan | 1% | - |
| % Asian | 13% | 13% |
| % Hispanic | 23% | 37% |
| % Black | 5% | 7% |
| % White | 35% | 32% |
| % Hawaiian | 1% | - |
| % Two or more races | 2% | 3% |
| % Non Resident races | 12% | 3% |
| % Unknown races | 8% | 5% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.78 | 0.73 |
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| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $41,800 | $34,600 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- Four great campuses - Los Angeles, San Francisco, Orange County, San Diego - give you the chance to find the perfect environment. From a cosmopolitan urban campus to one with that small-town feeling, they're all located in major commercial centers. And for those few moments when you're not thinking about your future profession, our campuses are also within a day's drive of winter skiing, summer beach-going and year-round play. FIDM Los Angeles is fashion central -- at the heart of a city that dominates the entertainment, retail, manufacturing, interior and graphic design industries. Our architecturally stunning main campus is nestled in the quiet 4-acre Grand-Hope Park, with its mosaic water fountains, ivy-covered arbor walks, and metal sculptures. Yet this landmark downtown site is only steps away from the bustling garment district, the International Jewelry Center, and the California Mart --the country's largest year-round mart, with 2,000 showrooms. FIDM provides the most relevant, specialized, professional education available to students seeking careers in the fashion, interiors, graphic design, and entertainment industries. From the moment you walk in to one of our campuses, you feel the FIDM difference. Creativity is everywhere, especially in our students, who come to FIDM to channel their dreams and passions. FIDM offers 2 Year, Associate of Arts, Associate of Arts Professional Designation, and Associate of Arts Advanced Study degree programs. Every program leads to a degree. Our curriculum has been developed, and is continually updated, to reflect the needs of each industry served by our majors. The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising (FIDM) is a proprietary college incorporated under the laws of the state of California. The college is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising-Los Angeles is Los Angeles Trade Technical College (1.0 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
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(213)763-7000 1.0014,688 - The Art Institute of California-Argosy University HollywoodPrivate, for profit1,602 students | 1.10 Mi5250 Lankershim Blvd
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(818)299-5100 1.101,602 - Bryan University (Los Angeles)Private, for profit1,358 students | 2.70 Mi3580 Wilshire blvd suite 400
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Los Angeles, CA 90033
(323)226-4911 3.00204 - American Career College-Los AngelesPrivate, for profit1,613 students | 3.10 Mi4021 Rosewood Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90004
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