FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising-San Francisco

55 Stockton St
San Francisco, CA 94108
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Tel: (415) 675-5200
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  • The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising-Sa focused curriculum integrates creative and leadership skills to develop graduates for the global industries of Fashion, Visual Arts, Interior Design, and Entertainment. Combined with these skills, FIDM graduates value ethical choices, demonstrate an awareness of cultural diversity, communicate effectively, think critically, and possess the knowledge of technology essential to their professions.

School Highlights

FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising-San Francisco serves 218 students (78% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the state community college average of 45:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the state average of 75%.

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

School Overview

The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising-San Francisco(CA) Community College Avg.
Institution LevelFour or more yearsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPrivate for-profitPublic
Total Faculty29 staff134 staff
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Student Body

The student population of FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising-San Francisco has declined by 58% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 has decreased from 50:1 over five years.
The FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising-San Francisco diversity score of 0.79 is more than the state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment218 students5,275 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio8:145:1
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# Full-Time Students169 students1,894 students
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# Part-Time Students49 students6,252 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
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% Asian
15%
12%
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% Hispanic
23%
43%
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% Black
7%
7%
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% White
35%
25%
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% Hawaiian
2%
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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 Score0.790.73
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College Completion Rate
58%
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 Aid89%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 Rate46%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 Francisco is Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-San Francisco (1.5 miles away).
  • College Location Mi. Students
  • Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-San Francisco
    Private, for profit
    442 students | 1.50 Mi350 Rhode Island Street
    San Francisco,  CA  94103
    (415) 216-4416     1.50442
  • City College of San Francisco
    Public
    27,008 students | 5.00 Mi50 Phelan Ave
    San Francisco,  CA  94112
    (415) 239-3000     5.0027,008
  • College of Alameda
    Public
    6,389 students | 6.90 Mi555 Ralph Appezzato Memorial Pky
    Alameda,  CA  94501
    (510) 522-7221     6.906,389
  • Laney College
    Public
    10,404 students | 8.00 Mi900 Fallon Sreet
    Oakland,  CA  94607
    (510) 834-5740     8.0010,404
  • Berkeley City College
    Public
    6,053 students | 9.50 Mi2050 Center Sreet
    Berkeley,  CA  94704
    (510) 981-2800     9.506,053
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Quick Stats (2021)
  • Students: 218 students
  • Private-state tuition: $29,930
  • Acceptance Rate: 46%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 8:1
  • Minority enrollment: 65%
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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