FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising
Los Angeles, CA
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,724
Graduate Enrollment: 40
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Large City (>250k)
Four-year, small, primarily nonresidential
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full-time, more selective, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 35.97%
Male/Female: 11% / 89% (2017)
First generation college students: 30.2% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 2.7% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 0.4% (2015)
Test scores for admission: Recommended
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 38.9% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 22.6% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 13.4% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 9.0% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 32.7%
Black: 8.7%
Hispanic: 25.0%
Asian: 12.0%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 1.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.9%
2+ races: 0.1%
Non-resident alien: 14.9%
Unknown race: 4.5%
Black: 8.7%
Hispanic: 25.0%
Asian: 12.0%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 1.2%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.9%
2+ races: 0.1%
Non-resident alien: 14.9%
Unknown race: 4.5%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $52,083
In-State tuition: $32,645Out-of-State tuition: $32,645
Estimated books and supplies: $2,501 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board:
Estimated on-campus other fees:
Estimated off-campus room & board: $16,580 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $0 (2022)
Average Family Income: $80,239 (2017)
Median Family Income: $44,590 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 29.7%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 46.1%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $13,734 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $146 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $37,735 |
| $30k-48k | $38,265 |
| $48k-75k | $42,657 |
| $75k-110k | $44,561 |
| $110k+ | $46,206 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 0%6-year graduation rate: 74%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 92.4% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $13,734 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $6,333 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $12,000 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $13,531 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 65.3% (2015) |
| @3 year | 71.1% (2017) |
| @5 year | 74.4% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 47.0% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 50.8% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $29,611 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $40,743 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Apparel and Textiles. | 18 | $33,822 ($2,819) | |||
| Associate's Degree | Apparel and Textiles. | 71 | $19,133 | $143 | $30,867 ($2,572) | $36,023 ($3,002) |
| Associate's Degree | Design and Applied Arts. | 374 | $14,165 | $127 | $25,659 ($2,138) | $36,890 ($3,074) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Design and Applied Arts. | 58 | $29,500 | $313 | $30,921 ($2,577) | |
| Associate's Degree | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 15 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 7 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Film/Video and Photographic Arts. | 5 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 9 | $21,163 ($1,764) | |||
| Associate's Degree | Marketing. | 52 | $19,025 | $168 | $22,455 ($1,871) | $47,677 ($3,973) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Marketing. | 16 | $42,380 ($3,532) | |||
| Associate's Degree | Specialized Sales, Merchandising and Marketing Operations. | 312 | $12,000 | $127 | $31,565 ($2,630) | $43,239 ($3,603) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other. | 171 | $29,167 | $304 | $40,023 ($3,335) | $50,953 ($4,246) |
| Master's Degree | Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other. | 20 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $54,900Full time faculty: 4%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 18.0
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