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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.
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Campus Location919 S Grand Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90015-1421
USA
Main Tel: (213) 624-1200
Web Site The campus is in a large city. |
HighlightsWhere the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in design, business and management, and construction trades.
- Large number of students.
- High female/male ratio.
- Racially diverse student body.
Other important characteristics: - Library on-campus
- Distance learning available
- Weekend study option
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 1,788 | 8 | | Bachelor | 65 | 1 |
StudentsStudent enrollment was 4,644 in 2007-2008 (4,103 full-time equivalent). About 12% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 88% of the class. Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. About 4% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 96% of incoming freshmen. Among freshmen students, 95% are full-time and 5% are part-time.
Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 20,735 | | Books and supplies | $ 2,160 |
Financial Aid: Fashion Institute participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
Admissions (2008-2009)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 72% | | Women | 70% | | All | 70% |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (780 awarded) - Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services
- Fashion Merchandising
CONSTRUCTION TRADES (170 awarded) DESIGN (878 awarded) - Design and Visual Communications
- Fashion/Apparel Design
- Graphic Design
- Interior Design
MEDIA (25 awarded) - Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
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