The Fashion Institute Of Design & Merchandising-San Francisco
Location and Contact Information
55 Stockton StSan Francisco, CA 94108-5805
USA
Main Tel: (415) 675-5200
Web Site
The campus is in a large city.
Overview
School profile and reference information, including highlights, admissions, student body, degrees, and contact info.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in design and business and management.
- High female/male ratio.
- Large number of students.
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, 82% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 44% | $6,881 |
| Institutional Grant | 1% | $2,167 |
| Federal Grant | 37% | $4,234 |
| Pell Grant | 37% | $3,593 |
| Other Federal Grant | 35% | $686 |
| State or Local Grant | 25% | $5,730 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 78% | $7,364 |
| Federal Loan | 76% | $5,791 |
| Other Loan | 6% | $21,020 |
(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-San Francisco:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northwest College of Art | Poulsbo, WA | 78 |
| 2 | Design Institute of San Diego | San Diego, CA | 253 |
| 3 | The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising-Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | 4,651 |
| 4 | Academy of Art University | San Francisco, CA | 13,181 |
| 5 | Wade College | Dallas, TX | 238 |
| 6 | Nossi College of Art | Goodlettsville, TN | 381 |
| 7 | Latter-day Saints Business College | Salt Lake City, UT | 1,377 |
| 8 | Baker College of Auburn Hills | Auburn Hills, MI | 3,824 |
| 9 | Interior Designers Institute | Newport Beach, CA | 360 |
| 10 | The Illinois Institute of Art-Chicago | Chicago, IL | 2,883 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 371 | 5 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 9 |
Students
Student enrollment was 950 in 2009-2010 (838 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 84% 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 62% Women 87% All 84%
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
International Study
International applicants are required to take the TOEFL exam.
Graduate School Focus
The highest degree offered is the Associate.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Fashion Merchandising
DESIGN
- Design and Visual Communications
- Fashion/Apparel Design
- Graphic Design
- Interior Design