Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising-Orange County
- FIDM / Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising has been educating students for careers in the fashion and entertainment industries for over 40 years. Our goal is to give students the best college education possible while preparing them to launch their career immediately. The focused curriculum, talented faculty, and a global network of industry partners like Cotton, Inc. and Disney, give students the necessary skills to work simultaneously while earning their degree. FIDM has helped launch the careers of over 40,000 graduates, including famed designers Monique Lhuillier, Kevan Hall, and Randolph Duke, just to name a few. Nine graduates have appeared as contestants on Project Runway, including FIDM Instructor Nick Verreos and Season 5 winner Leanne Marshall. Our students and graduates are doing everything from designing sets for primetime television, creating costumes for television and movies, and designing clothing for Anthropologie and GUESS, Inc., to creating visual displays for Forever 21, creating logos and marketing materials for surf and sport companies, and launching the latest beauty products. FIDM offers several degree options, including a four-year Bachelor of Science degree; 20 creative majors, and an unparalleled Career Center with a database of over 19,000 employers and growing.
School Highlights
- Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising-Orange County serves 156 students (96% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the state community college average of 44:1.
- Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American and Asian), which is less than the state average of 68%.
- Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising-Orange County is one of 18 community colleges within Orange County, CA.
- The nearest community college to Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising-Orange County is Stanbridge University (1.0 miles away).
Top Placements (California)
Listed among the top community colleges in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Earnings Highest graduate earnings (10 years post graduation)
- Diversity Average community college minority breakdown
School Overview
- The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 28% over five years.
| Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising-Orange County | (CA) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | Less than 2 yrs | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Private, for profit | Public |
| Total Faculty | 10 staff | 97 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 156 students | 7,516 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 44:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 150 students | 1,613 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 6 students | 5,903 students |
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| % American Indian/Alaskan | - | - |
| % Asian | - | 13% |
| % Hispanic | - | 37% |
| % Black | - | 7% |
| % White | - | 32% |
| % Hawaiian | - | - |
| % Two or more races | - | 3% |
| % Non Resident races | - | 3% |
| Diversity Score | 1.00 | 0.73 |
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| College Completion Rate | 59% | 29% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $41,800 | $34,900 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising-Orange County is Stanbridge University (1.0 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Stanbridge UniversityPublicn/a students | 1.00 Mi2041 Business Ctr Dr Ste 107
Irvine, CA 92612
949-794-9090 1.00n/a - Pacific CollegePrivate, for profit274 students | 1.50 Mi3160 Red Hill Ave
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714)662-4402 1.50274 - 21,775 students | 3.70 Mi2701 Fairview Road
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
(714)432-5072 3.7021,775 - Career College of CaliforniaPrivate, for profit194 students | 4.00 Mi201 E. 4th Street, Suite 200
Santa Ana, CA 92701
(714)586-5775 4.00194 - Irvine Valley CollegePublic13,157 students | 4.30 Mi5500 Irvine Center Drive
Irvine, CA 92618
(949)451-5100 4.3013,157
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