The Fashion Institute Of Design & Merchandising-Orange County
Location and Contact Information
17590 Gillette AvenueIrvine, CA 92614-5610
USA
Main Tel: (949) 851-6200
Web Site
The campus is in a medium-sized city.
Overview
The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising Orange County is one of the four campuses of Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, also known as FIDM. It is a co-educational, specialized private college situated in California. It also operates three other campuses in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego. FIDM offers training on interior design, fashion, entertainment, and graphic design industries.
The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising Orange County boasts of several notable alumni. The college also organizes many study tours and exchange programs for the students. The campus is home to a professional career development center for the students. The institute also hosts the annual nationally telecast DEBUT Fashion Show to showcase the work of their students.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- High percentage of students are from out-of-state.
- High female/male ratio.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, for-profit.
- Academic calender: Quarter.
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, 54% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 23% | $6,563 |
| Institutional Grant | ||
| Federal Grant | 21% | $4,183 |
| Pell Grant | 21% | $3,574 |
| Other Federal Grant | 18% | $717 |
| State or Local Grant | 10% | $6,357 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 49% | $6,858 |
| Federal Loan | 48% | $5,280 |
| Other Loan | 5% | $16,920 |
(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-Orange County:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising-San Diego | San Diego, CA | 265 |
| 2 | The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising-San Francisco | San Francisco, CA | 950 |
| 3 | St. Louis College of Health Careers | Saint Louis, MO | 315 |
| 4 | Draughons Junior College | Bowling Green, KY | 431 |
| 5 | Long Island Business Institute | Flushing, NY | 607 |
| 6 | Draughons Junior College-Murfreesboro | Murfreesboro, TN | 558 |
| 7 | Boulder College of Massage Therapy | Boulder, CO | 165 |
| 8 | Draughons Junior College Inc | Nashville, TN | 444 |
| 9 | Marian Court College | Swampscott, MA | 203 |
| 10 | Pinnacle Career Institute | Kansas City, MO | 664 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 7 |
Students
Student enrollment was 500 in 2009-2010 (444 full-time equivalent).
About 9% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 91% of the class.
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 90% of the student body.
Among freshmen students, 97% are full-time and 3% are part-time.
Admissions Summary (2009-2010)
Applicants Admitted Men 80% Women 76% All 76%
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
International Study
About 1% 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 Associate.
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