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The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising - Orange County (FIDM Orange County)
- 17590 Gillette Avenue
- Irvine, CA 92614
- OPEID College Code: 01111203
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- General Phone: (949) 851-6200
- President: Tonian Hohberg
- Website: FIDM.edu

- Type: Private For-Profit, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Quarter
- Highest Degree: Associate's Degree
- Local Area: Midsized City
- Student Enrollment: 604
- College Alias: FIDM Orange County

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
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Associates--Private For-Profit
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Medium Full-Time Two-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
- Size Classification Very Small 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: 51%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 49% | 19% | 4% | - |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $9,568 | $3,387 | $4,296 | - |
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 |
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 604 Undergraduate: 604
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 59 Female: 545
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 59 Female: 545
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 498 Part-Time: 106
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 498 Part-Time: 106
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 5 | 0.8% |
| American Indian | 2 | 0.3% |
| Black | 11 | 2% |
| Asian | 103 | 17% |
| Hispanic | 128 | 21% |
| White | 306 | 51% |
| Unknown | 49 | 8% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 2 | 0.3% |
| Ages 18-19 | 299 | 50% |
| Ages 20-21 | 126 | 21% |
| Ages 22-24 | 92 | 15% |
| Ages 25-29 | 64 | 11% |
| Ages 30-34 | 12 | 2% |
| Ages 35-39 | 3 | 0.5% |
| Ages 40-49 | 4 | 0.7% |
| Ages 50-65 | 2 | 0.3% |
Additional Information
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 93 | 50 | 43 |
| Faculty Status | 38 | 7 | 31 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 38 | 7 | 31 |
| Primarily Instruction | 38 | 7 | 31 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 6 | 6 | - |
| Other Professionals | 16 | 14 | 2 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 33 | 23 | 10 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 18 | 9 | 9 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 1 | 1 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $36,240 (7) | $36,076 (2) | $36,306 (5) |
| Instructor | $36,240 (7) | $36,076 (2) | $36,306 (5) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $29,652 (7) | $29,518 (2) | $29,706 (5) |
| Instructor | $29,652 (7) | $29,518 (2) | $29,706 (5) |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 61%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 75%
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Robbery | - | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 | 1 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
