The campus of Design Institute Of San Diego is in San Diego, California, which is a large city. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Degrees at Design Institute Of San Diego include, at the school's highest level, the Bachelor's degree.
The school has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. Design Institute Of San Diego is known for its programs in design.
Admission at the school is selective, not open to all who apply. Getting into Design Institute Of San Diego is challenging; it only admitted 40% of those who applied in 2005. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
In 2005, Design Institute Of San Diego had 481 students enrolled (278 full-time equivalent). A very high share of students at the school are female.
More complete details are provided below.
Design Institute Of San Diego
8555 Commerce Ave
San Diego, CA 92121
General Phone: (858) 566-1200
Admissions Phone: (858) 566-1200
Financial Aid Phone: (858) 566-1200
http://WWW.DISD.EDU
Design Institute Of San Diego awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Design | 38 | interior design |
Number of programs and degrees for Design Institute Of San Diego in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 38 | 1 |
In 2005, Design Institute Of San Diego had a total enrollment of 481 students (278 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 10% |
| Women | 90% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 79% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 8% |
| Asian | 4% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 68% |
| Foreign countries | 21% |
| Virgin Islands | 5% |
| Colorado | 5% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 57 % |
| Part-Time | 58 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of San Diego, California for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 25 | 10 | 40% | 10 | 100% |
| Men | 2 | 1 | 50% | 1 | 100% |
| Women | 23 | 9 | 39% | 9 | 100% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | recommended |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | not required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (858) 566-1200
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 13,200 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 13,200 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,242 |
Financial Aid:
Design Institute Of San Diego participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2298000)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (858) 566-1200
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Design Institute Of San Diego Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in design (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
Notable:
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
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