FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising-San Diego (Closed 2024)

350 Tenth Avenue, Third Floor
San Diego, CA 92101
  • 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 32:1.
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
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
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
294 staff
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Student Body

Total Enrollment
66 students
2,311 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
32:1
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# Full-Time Students
61 students
1,232 students
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# Part-Time Students
5 students
8,299 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
141 students
240 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
61 students
1,155 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
63 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
5 students
8,457 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
140 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
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% Asian
6%
13%
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% Hispanic
34%
47%
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% Black
4%
7%
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% White
38%
23%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
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% Two or more races
6%
5%
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% Non Resident races
6%
1%
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% Unknown races
5%
3%
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Diversity Score
0.73
0.70
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
70%
30.56%
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.4304%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$41,800
$34,700
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Private State Tuition Fees
$29,930
$20,392
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
86%
85%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$14,167
$10,376
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$6,000
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Acceptance Rate
59%
92%
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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 92%.

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