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The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising - Los Angeles (FIDM LA)
- 919 S Grand Ave
- Los Angeles, CA 90015
- OPEID College Code: 01111200
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- General Phone: (213) 624-1200
- President: Tonian Hohberg
- Website: WWW.FIDM.EDU

- Type: Private For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Quarter
- Highest Degree: Bachelor's Degree
- Local Area: Large City
- Student Enrollment: 4,644
- College Alias: FIDM LA

Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - FIDM LA Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Associates--Private For-Profit
- Undergraduate Classification Associates
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Medium Full-Time Two-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
- Size Classification Medium Two-Year
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.fidm.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees N/A
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $25.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 72%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 71% | 26% | 8% | - |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $11,976 | $3,322 | $4,592 | - |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 5.0% | 4.5% | 4.6% |
| Number in Default | 116 | 97 | 90 |
| Number in Repayment | 2,296 | 2,146 | 1,945 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $19,775 | $18,710 | $16,775 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $19,775 | $18,710 | $16,775 |
| Books and Supplies | $2,060 | $1,980 | $1,900 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $11,500 | $9,660 | $9,200 |
| Other Expenses | $4,200 | $3,938 | $3,750 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,800 | $3,938 | $3,325 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $21,835 | $20,690 | $18,675 |
| Out of State | $21,835 | $20,690 | $18,675 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $37,535 | $34,288 | $31,625 |
| Out of State | $37,535 | $34,288 | $31,625 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $25,635 | $24,181 | $22,000 |
| Out of State | $25,635 | $24,181 | $22,000 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
| Associate | Bachelor | |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Marketing Studies | ||
| Business, Management, Marketing and Related Support Services, Other | - | 18 |
| Fashion Merchandising | 548 | - |
| Communications and Journalism | ||
| Digital Communication and Media | 9 | - |
| Family and Consumer Sciences | ||
| Apparel and Textiles | 16 | - |
| Apparel and Textiles, Other | 192 | - |
| Visual and Performing Arts | ||
| Design and Visual Communications | 246 | - |
| Fashion and Apparel Design | 425 | - |
| Graphic Design | 65 | - |
| Interior Design | 120 | - |
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 4,644 Undergraduate: 4,644
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 461 Female: 4,183
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 461 Female: 4,183
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 3,836 Part-Time: 808
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 3,836 Part-Time: 808
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 315 | 7% |
| American Indian | 23 | 0.5% |
| Black | 230 | 5% |
| Asian | 627 | 14% |
| Hispanic | 922 | 20% |
| White | 1,998 | 43% |
| Unknown | 529 | 11% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 15 | 0.3% |
| Ages 18-19 | 1,546 | 33% |
| Ages 20-21 | 1,311 | 28% |
| Ages 22-24 | 1,049 | 23% |
| Ages 25-29 | 504 | 11% |
| Ages 30-34 | 141 | 3% |
| Ages 35-39 | 45 | 1% |
| Ages 40-49 | 23 | 0.5% |
| Ages 50-65 | 10 | 0.2% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 825 | 388 | 437 |
| Faculty Status | 299 | 59 | 240 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 299 | 59 | 240 |
| Primarily Instruction | 299 | 59 | 240 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 61 | 51 | 10 |
| Other Professionals | 143 | 124 | 19 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 322 | 154 | 168 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 125 | 88 | 37 |
| Skilled Crafts | 3 | 3 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 11 | 11 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $49,730 (59) | $44,240 (27) | $54,362 (32) |
| Instructor | $49,730 (59) | $44,240 (27) | $54,362 (32) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $40,689 (59) | $36,197 (27) | $44,479 (32) |
| Instructor | $40,689 (59) | $36,197 (27) | $44,479 (32) |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 60%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 70%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 54% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 36% |
| Female | 56% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 50% |
| American Indian | 60% |
| Black | 39% |
| Asian | 60% |
| Hispanic | 47% |
| White | 58% |
| Unknown | 94% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 3 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
