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
- Type: Private For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Quarter
- Highest Degree: Bachelor's
- Local Area: Large City
- Student Enrollment: 4,562
- College Alias: FIDM LA
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The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising - Los Angeles - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Graduation Rates
- 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
- Website
- fidm.edu

- Mission Statement
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Accreditation
- Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges
- Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Senior Colleges and Universities
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- 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
The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising - Los Angeles Campus Map
Other Campus Locations
- The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising - Orange County (FIDM Orange County)
Irvine, CA 92614
34 Miles Away - The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising - San Diego (FIDM San Diego)
San Diego, CA 92101
112 Miles Away
- The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising - San Francisco (FIDM San Francisco)
San Francisco, CA 94108
348 Miles Away
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.fidm.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2008
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $25.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Recommendation Consideration Required
- Formal Demonstration of Competencies Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®, ACT ®, ...) Recommended
- TOEFL Required
- Other Tests (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Recommended
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2008
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 176 | 1,653 | 1,829 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 108 (61%) | 1,141 (69%) | 1,249 (68%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 87 (81%) | 824 (72%) | 911 (73%) |
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 78%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 73% | 32% | 16% | 1% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $8,003 | $4,112 | $6,571 | $2,286 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 5.8% | 6.6% | 5.0% |
| Number in Default | 124 | 137 | 116 |
| Number in Repayment | 2,108 | 2,074 | 2,296 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
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The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $25,536 | $21,700 | $21,260 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $25,536 | $21,700 | $21,260 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $25,536 | $21,700 | $21,260 |
| Books and Supplies | $3,200 | $2,160 | $2,060 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $14,148 | $11,750 | $11,500 |
| Other Expenses | $4,599 | $4,500 | $4,200 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $4,185 | $4,500 | $3,800 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $28,736 | $23,860 | $23,320 |
| In-State | $28,736 | $23,860 | $23,320 |
| Out of State | $28,736 | $23,860 | $23,320 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $47,483 | $40,110 | $39,020 |
| In-State | $47,483 | $40,110 | $39,020 |
| Out of State | $47,483 | $40,110 | $39,020 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $32,921 | $27,960 | $27,120 |
| In-State | $32,921 | $27,960 | $27,120 |
| Out of State | $32,921 | $27,960 | $27,120 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
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The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
| Associate | Bachelor | |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Marketing Studies | ||
| Business, Management, Marketing and Related Support Services, Other Degree | - | 98 |
| Fashion Merchandising Degree | 901 | - |
| Communications and Journalism | ||
| Digital Communication and Media Degree | 21 | - |
| Family and Consumer Sciences | ||
| Apparel and Textiles Degree | 26 | - |
| Apparel and Textiles, Other Degree | 139 | - |
| Visual and Performing Arts | ||
| Design and Visual Communications Degree | 375 | - |
| Fashion and Apparel Design Degree | 432 | - |
| Graphic Design Degree | 82 | - |
| Interior Design Degree | 117 | - |
| Jewelry and Crafts Degree | 7 | - |
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 4,562 Undergraduate: 4,562
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 448 Female: 4,114
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 448 Female: 4,114
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 4,013 Part-Time: 549
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 4,013 Part-Time: 549
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 358 | 8% |
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | - | - |
| Asian | - | - |
| Hispanic | - | - |
| White | - | - |
| Unknown | 456 | 10% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 22 | 0.5% |
| Ages 18-19 | 1,606 | 35% |
| Ages 20-21 | 1,337 | 29% |
| Ages 22-24 | 926 | 20% |
| Ages 25-29 | 511 | 11% |
| Ages 30-34 | 107 | 2% |
| Ages 35-39 | 29 | 0.6% |
| Ages 40-49 | 20 | 0.4% |
| Ages 50-65 | 4 | 0.09% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 857 | 417 | 440 |
| Faculty Status | 317 | 67 | 250 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 317 | 67 | 250 |
| Primarily Instruction | 317 | 67 | 250 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 61 | 53 | 8 |
| Other Professionals | 148 | 130 | 18 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 331 | 167 | 164 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 115 | 94 | 21 |
| Skilled Crafts | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 11 | 10 | 1 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $45,438 (67) | $44,011 (27) | $46,401 (40) |
| Instructor | $45,438 (67) | $44,011 (27) | $46,401 (40) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $37,177 (67) | $36,010 (27) | $37,965 (40) |
| Instructor | $37,177 (67) | $36,010 (27) | $37,965 (40) |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 70%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 67%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 59% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 52% |
| Female | 60% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 90% |
| Unknown | 67% |
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