Interior Designers Institute, located in Newport Beach, CA, is a private art institution that offers interested students a comprehensive education and training in the field of interior design. The largest programs offered are the interior design less than one year certificate programs, with more than a thousand future interior designers graduating in the past few years. Student and special services are available at Interior Designers Institute, offering personal and academic assistance for students, which includes:
- Night and weekend classes available
- Counseling assistance
- Employment search assistance
Loan default rates for schools provide a strong indicator of post graduation employment success. About 1% of students have defaulted on loans after graduating from this institution.
The last reported accreditation for this school was done by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges. Please visit idi.edu for more information on programs offered and consumer disclosures.
Programs Offered
The program list below was created by historical graduation information reported by the school. This list may not represent the current curriculum offered. Visit the school's website to get more information about programs offered.

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(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Interior Design (A, B)
- Tuition is estimated to be $17,950 for undergraduates and $19,500 for graduates*
- Estimated required fees (in addition to tuition) for this program: $100*
- For part-time undergraduate students, the cost of attendance is about $450 per credit hour*
- About sixty students were granted degrees in the last reported year
Notes:
*The posted costs for tuition, fees and supplies are determined through historical data and may not represent current costs.
**Repayment rates, earnings, and loan payments are estimated to provide a comparative context. For more detailed information individuals are asked to contact the school.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The items listed below are for informational purposes only and may not represent current tuition, fees, and expenses.
Note: Financial aid is only available for those who qualify, check with the school for details.
Tuition & Fees Information
Undergraduate Courses - Tuition Details
- Tuition is estimated to be around $20,000 per year
- Per unit charges are around $490 for part time students
- Required fees: $110
Graduate Courses - Tuition Details
- Tuition is estimated to be around $21,000 per year for graduate students
- Part time students are estimated to pay about $440 to $530 per unit
- Required fees for graduate students are around $110
Financial Aid Details
The table below breaks down the types of financial aid, the percent of students receiving aid, and average amount of aid per student.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
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Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 22% | $2,724 |
Student Loans (Federal) | 42% | $7,574 |
Other Fashion or Art Schools
The list of nearby schools has been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Interior Designers Institute.
- Design Institute of San Diego in San Diego, CA (66 miles away)
- American Institute of Interior Design in Fountain Hills, AZ (354 miles away)
- New York School of Interior Design in New York, NY (2,440 miles away)