- 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
FIDM-Fashion Institute Of Design & Merchandising serves 564 students (66% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 77%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 564 students
- Private-state tuition: $29,930
- Acceptance Rate: 36%
- Minority enrollment: 70%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
FIDM-Fashion Institute Of Design & Merchandising ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
School Overview
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 96% over five years.
FIDM-Fashion Institute Of Design & Merchandising
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Year Founded
1969
Total Faculty
10 staff
72 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of FIDM-Fashion Institute Of Design & Merchandising has declined by 70% over five years.
The FIDM-Fashion Institute Of Design & Merchandising diversity score of 0.79 is more than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
564 students
6,838 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
56:1
44:1
# Full-Time Students
370 students
1,022 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Students
194 students
5,816 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Enrollment Undergraduate
535 students
2,055 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
366 students
967 students
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Full-Time Graduate Students
4 students
96 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
169 students
5,850 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
25 students
25 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
12%
12%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
25%
46%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
8%
7%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% White
30%
23%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
% Non Resident races
19%
1%
% Unknown races
3%
6%
Diversity Score
0.79
0.71
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
75%
43%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$41,800
$34,300
Tuition & Financial Aid
The private state tuition of $29,930 is more than the state average of $18,639. The private state tuition has declined by 8% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$29,930
$18,639
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
93%
85%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Graduates
$14,165
$10,500
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$6,272
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Acceptance Rate
36%
82%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does FIDM-Fashion Institute Of Design & Merchandising cost?
FIDM-Fashion Institute Of Design & Merchandising's private state tuition is approximately $29,930.
What is the acceptance rate of FIDM-Fashion Institute Of Design & Merchandising?
The acceptance rate of FIDM-Fashion Institute Of Design & Merchandising is 36%, which is lower than the state average of 82%. FIDM-Fashion Institute Of Design & Merchandising's acceptance rate is ranked among the top community colleges in California with low acceptance rates.
What is FIDM-Fashion Institute Of Design & Merchandising's ranking?
FIDM-Fashion Institute Of Design & Merchandising ranks among the top 20% of community college in California for: Lowest acceptance rates and Diversity in US community colleges.
In what neighborhood is FIDM-Fashion Institute Of Design & Merchandising located?
FIDM-Fashion Institute Of Design & Merchandising is located in the Downtown Los Angeles neighborhood of Los Angeles, CA.
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