- The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising-Sa (FIDM) is a specialized, private college dedicated to educating students for the Fashion, Graphics, Interior Design, and Entertainment Industries. It’s a place where creativity and careers merge. We’re hands-on and industry focused. We’re small enough to know our students’ names, but big enough to have the industry contacts and resources to help them meet their goals. FIDM is an internationally recognized force in the Fashion, Graphics, Interior Design and Entertainment Industries. Whether creating strong industry partnerships with companies who mentor students inside and outside the classroom or cultivating relationships with top brands, our goal is to create incredible career opportunities for our students and graduates.
School Highlights
FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising-San Diego served 66 students (92% of students were full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 7:1 was lower than the state community college average of 44:1.
Minority enrollment was 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was less than the state average of 77%.
School Overview
FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising-San Diego
(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Other Fields
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
9 staff
72 staff
Student Body
Total Enrollment
66 students
6,838 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
44:1
# Full-Time Students
61 students
1,022 students
# Part-Time Students
5 students
5,816 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
66 students
2,055 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
61 students
967 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
5 students
5,850 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
6%
12%
% Hispanic
34%
46%
% Black
4%
7%
% White
38%
23%
% Two or more races
6%
5%
% Non Resident races
6%
1%
% Unknown races
5%
6%
Diversity Score
0.73
0.71
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
70%
30.56%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$41,800
$34,300
Tuition & Financial Aid
Private State Tuition Fees
$29,930
$18,639
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
86%
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
$14,167
$10,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$6,000
Acceptance Rate
59%
82%
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising-San Diego cost?
FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising-San Diego's private state tuition is approximately $29,930.
What is the acceptance rate of FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising-San Diego?
The acceptance rate of FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising-San Diego is 59%, which is lower than the state average of 82%.
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