Fashion Institute is in Los Angeles, California. Los Angeles is a large city. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Fashion Institute issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Bachelor's degree.
The school stays focused on a few key areas of study. Fields of study in vogue at Fashion Institute include design and business and management.
The school's open admission policy attracts a range of prospective students. People seek out Fashion Institute, and many students are from other states.
Approximately 3,522 students study at the school (in 2005). Fashion Institute is a largely female school.
More complete details are provided below.
Fashion Institute Of Design & Merchandising - Los Angeles
919 S Grand Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90015-1421
General Phone: (213) 624-1200
Admissions Phone: (213) 624-1201
Financial Aid Phone: (213) 624-1200
http://WWW.FIDM.EDU
Fashion Institute awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Design | 818 | fashion design, design and visual communication, interior design, graphic design |
| Business And Management | 459 | fashion merchandising |
| Construction Trades | 159 | apparel and textile courses, apparel and textiles |
Number of programs and degrees for Fashion Institute in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 1,436 | 7 |
In 2005, Fashion Institute had a total enrollment of 3,522 students (3,070 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 44% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 20% |
| Asian | 17% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 6% |
| (Foreign Students) | 9% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 36% |
| 20-21 | 25% |
| 22-24 | 20% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 68% |
| Washington | 6% |
| Arizona | 3% |
| Foreign countries | 3% |
| Utah | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| Hawaii | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Idaho | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| New Mexico | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 59 % |
| Part-Time | 59 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Los Angeles, California for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (213) 624-1201
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 16,775 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 16,775 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,900 |
Financial Aid:
Fashion Institute participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1111200)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (213) 624-1200
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 20 | 32 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 31 | $39,999 |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 21 | $43,132 | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 21 | $43,132 | 31 | $39,999 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Fashion Merchandising
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Apparel and Textiles, General
Apparel and Textiles, Other
DESIGN
Design and Visual Communications, General
Fashion/Apparel Design
Graphic Design
Interior Design
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Fashion Institute Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in design (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
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