Interior Designers Institute
Location and Contact Information
1061 Camelback RdNewport Beach, CA 92660
USA
Main Tel: (949) 675-4451
Web Site
The campus is in a small city.
Overview
Interior Designers Institute at Newport Beach, California was established in 1984. Originally located at Corona del Mar, California, the college relocated to its current location in 1990. Commonly abbreviated as IDI, this institute offers specialized programs related to interior designing. IDI offers the students with programs leading to associate’s, and bachelor’s degrees in areas of study including commercial design, architectural drafting, historical preservation, and residential interior design.
IDI has an active student life, with local chapters of a large number of student organizations. Some of the student organizations include International Interior Design Association, and Network of the Hospitality Industry. They organize a number of events all the year round, which help in building leadership and social skills, as well as providing entertainment for the students.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in design.
- High female/male ratio.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, for-profit.
- Academic calender: Quarter.
- Carnegie classification: Schools of art, music, and design.
Features of note:
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Weekend study is an option.
- Part-time classes are available.
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Interior Designers Institute:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York School of Interior Design | New York, NY | 628 |
| 2 | O'More College of Design | Franklin, TN | 202 |
| 3 | Fashion Careers College | San Diego, CA | 78 |
| 4 | The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising-Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | 4,651 |
| 5 | The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising-San Francisco | San Francisco, CA | 950 |
| 6 | Design Institute of San Diego | San Diego, CA | 253 |
| 7 | Wade College | Dallas, TX | 238 |
| 8 | Virginia Marti College of Art and Design | Lakewood, OH | 271 |
| 9 | Patricia Stevens College | Saint Louis, MO | 182 |
| 10 | LIM College | New York, NY | 1,295 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| < 1 year certificate | 217 | 1 |
| Associate | 70 | 1 |
| Bachelor | 23 | 1 |
Students
Student enrollment was 360 in 2009-2010 (229 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 29% of the student body. About 29% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
Graduate School Focus
The highest degree offered is the Bachelor.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
DESIGN
- Interior Design
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