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Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising - Los Angeles
Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising - Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES, CA . 4 Year 3.9
#1854 in Best Colleges in America
919 S GRAND AVE LOS ANGELES, CA 90015

Overview

The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising (FIDM) is located in downtown Los Angeles. Since its establishment in 1969, it has been committed to cultivating professionals in the fields of fashion, design and business. The school offers associate and bachelor's degree programs in fashion design, apparel merchandising management, interior design, graphic design and other fields, emphasizing practice-oriented teaching methods to ensure that students can quickly adapt to the workplace after graduation. FIDM's courses are closely aligned with industry needs, focusing on the cultivation of innovative thinking and technical capabilities to help students stand out in the highly competitive fashion industry. In addition, the school also offers online courses to facilitate working people to improve their skills. Through flexible course arrangements and personalized academic guidance, FIDM is committed to providing students with a high-quality educational experience to help them achieve their personal and professional goals.

Rankings

  • 43

    #43 in Best Colleges for Design in America

  • 4

    #4 3 in Best Colleges for Design in America

  • 107

    #107 in Most Diverse Colleges in America

  • Best Colleges for Design in America 43 of 438
  • Most Diverse Colleges in America 107 of 1,517
  • Best College Locations in America 202 of 1,527

Academics

  • BAcademics
  • C Value
  • A+Diversity
  • BCampus
  • AAthletics
  • BParty Scene
  • C Professors
  • ALocation
  • ADorms
  • ACampus Food
  • B+Student Life
  • B+Safety

Majors

  • Fashion and Apparel Merchandising
    262 Graduates
  • Business Support Services
    206 Graduates
  • Fashion and Apparel Design
    143 Graduates
  • Design and Visual Communications
    69 Graduates
  • Apparel and Textile Science
    54 Graduates
  • Interior Design
    33 Graduates
  • Marketing
    28 Graduates
  • Graphic Design
    25 Graduates
  • Drama and Theatre Production
    21 Graduates
  • Industrial and Product Design
    18 Graduates

Admissions

  • Rolling Admissions
    Application Deadline
  • 36%
    Acceptance Rate
  • Required
    Application Fee
  • Application Website
    Visit offical website
  • SAT Range
    $25
  • ACT Range
    Recommended
  • SAT/ACT
  • High School GPA
  • Early Decision/Early Action

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $11,045
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    84%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Graduation Rate
    74%
  • Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    88%
  • National Average Earnings
    $33,028

Students

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    1,494 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    230
  • Undergrads Over 25
    15%
  • Pell Grant
    35%
  • Varsity Athletes

Campus Life

  • Student Faculty Ratio
    20:1
  • Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
  • Athletic Conference
    No data available  
  • Athletic Division
    No data available  

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