The Fashion Institute Of Design & Merchandising-Los Angeles
Location and Contact Information
919 S Grand AveLos Angeles, CA 90015-1421
USA
Main Tel: (213) 624-1200
Web Site
The campus is in a large city.
Overview
The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, also known as FIDM, is a coeducational, specialized, private college located in California, United States. FIDM operates four campuses located in Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, and Orange County, California. The institute offers a two-year associate of arts degree, advanced study programs, and a bachelor of science degree program in business management. The college enrolls more than 6,000 students and employs over 1000 staff and faculty members.
Many graduates of FIDM have gone on to become famous including Pamela Skaist-Levy, Co-founder of Juicy Couture; Kevin Hall, Fashion Designer of King of the Red Carpet; and Leanne Marshall, Fashion Designer and Project Runway 5 Winner.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in design, business and management, and construction trades.
- High yield: the portion of accepted students who enroll.
- High percentage of students are from out-of-state.
- Large number of students.
- High female/male ratio.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, for-profit.
- Academic calender: Quarter.
- Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.
Features of note:
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Distance learning is available.
- Weekend study is an option.
- Part-time classes are available.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 25,536 |
| Books and supplies | $ 3,200 |
Financial Aid
Fashion Institute participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 78% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 33% | $7,222 |
| Institutional Grant | 1% | $2,286 |
| Federal Grant | 32% | $4,112 |
| Pell Grant | 32% | $3,499 |
| Other Federal Grant | 29% | $673 |
| State or Local Grant | 16% | $6,571 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 73% | $8,003 |
| Federal Loan | 71% | $5,932 |
| Other Loan | 7% | $21,716 |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to The Fashion Institute Of Design & Merchandising-Los Angeles:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ringling College of Art and Design | Sarasota, FL | 1,229 |
| 2 | The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising-San Francisco | San Francisco, CA | 950 |
| 3 | Art Center College of Design | Pasadena, CA | 1,632 |
| 4 | Columbus College of Art and Design | Columbus, OH | 1,558 |
| 5 | Cornish College of the Arts | Seattle, WA | 815 |
| 6 | The Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago | Chicago, IL | 2,883 |
| 7 | College for Creative Studies | Detroit, MI | 1,369 |
| 8 | American Academy of Art | Chicago, IL | 391 |
| 9 | Pratt Institute-Main | Brooklyn, NY | 4,946 |
| 10 | Columbia College Chicago | Chicago, IL | 12,464 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 2,100 | 9 |
| Bachelor | 98 | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 67 |
Students
Student enrollment was 4,651 in 2009-2010 (4,274 full-time equivalent).
About 10% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 90% of the class.
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 85% of the student body. About 1% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Among freshmen students, 97% are full-time and 3% are part-time.
Admissions Summary (2009-2010)
Applicants Admitted Men 61% Women 69% All 68%
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
International Study
About 4% of freshmen are from countries other than the US.
International applicants are required to take the TOEFL exam.
Graduate School Focus
The highest degree offered is the Bachelor.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services
- Fashion Merchandising
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
- Apparel and Textiles
DESIGN
- Design and Visual Communications
- Fashion/Apparel Design
- Graphic Design
- Interior Design
FINE ARTS
- Metal and Jewelry Arts
MEDIA
- Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia