FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising-San Diego

350 Tenth Avenue, Third Floor
San Diego, CA 92101
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  • 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 serves 66 students (92% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the state community college average of 45:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 75%.

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FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising-San Diego places among the top 20% of community colleges in California for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising-San Diego(CA) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationBaccalaureate / Associates CollegesBaccalaureate / Associates Colleges
Institution LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPrivate for-profitPublic
Total Faculty9 staff134 staff
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Student Body

The student population of FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising-San Diego has declined by 53% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 has decreased from 69:1 over five years.
The FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising-San Diego diversity score of 0.73 is equal to the state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has grown by 19% over five years.
Total Enrollment66 students5,275 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio7:145:1
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# Full-Time Students61 students1,894 students
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# Part-Time Students5 students6,252 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
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% Asian
6%
12%
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% Hispanic
34%
43%
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% Black
4%
7%
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% White
38%
25%
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% Hawaiian		--
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% Two or more races
6%
4%
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% Non Resident races
6%
4%
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% Unknown races
5%
4%
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Diversity Score0.730.73
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College Completion Rate
62%
31%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$41,800$34,600
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Finances and Admission

The private state tuition of $29,930 is more than the state average of $19,032. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees$29,930$19,032
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid86%77%
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Median Debt for Graduates$14,042$10,063
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Median Debt for Dropouts$6,334$5,751
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Acceptance Rate59%91%
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Source: 2019 (or latest year available) IPEDS

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising-San Diego is San Diego City College (0.7 miles away).
  • College Location Mi. Students
  • San Diego City College
    Public
    15,066 students | 0.70 Mi1313 Park Boulevard
    San Diego,  CA  92101
    (619) 388-3400     0.7015,066
  • Concorde Career College-San Diego
    Private for-profit
    664 students | 3.10 Mi4393 Imperial Avenue, Suite 100
    San Diego,  CA  92113
    (619) 688-0800     3.10664
  • Foundation College
    Private, for profit
    n/a students | 3.60 Mi404 Camino Del Rio South Suite 100
    San Diego,  CA  92108
    (619) 683-3273     3.60n/a
  • Northcentral University
    Private, for profit
    2,000 students | 3.90 Mi2488 Historic Decatur Rd, Suite 100
    San Diego,  CA  09210
    (866) 776-0331     3.902,000
  • Argosy University-San Diego
    Private, non-profit
    438 students | 4.60 Mi1615 Murray Canyon Road, Suite 100
    San Diego,  CA  92108
    (619) 321-3000     4.60438
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Quick Stats (2021)
  • Students: 66 students
  • Private-state tuition: $29,930
  • Acceptance Rate: 59%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 7:1
  • Minority enrollment: 62%
Did You Know?
For California public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $1,458 per year for in-state students and $6,710 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $19,032 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in California is 83%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

California community colleges have a diversity score of 0.73, which is equal to the national average of 0.73. The most diverse community college in California is California College San Diego. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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