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The Fashion Institute of Design and Manufacturing (FIDM) was established in 1981. The institute has four campuses in California including one in Orange County, Irvine. At Irvine, the institute operates from a 38,000 square-foot campus. FIDM is known for integrating creative and leadership skills in its curriculum catering to the fashion, visual arts, interior design and entertainment industries.
FIDM offers over 15 majors including merchandise marketing, merchandise product management, interior design and international manufacturing and product development. The fashion institute also offers a scholarship program through its Annual National Scholarship Competition.
Student organizations at FIDM include the ASID Student Chapter for interior design majors, the Association of Manufacturing Students, the FIDM Honor Society and Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society.
Irvine, CA is home to Fashion Institute. Irvine is a medium-sized city. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Degrees at Fashion Institute go up to the Associate's degree.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants.
Fashion Institute has 604 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008). A very high share of students at the school are female.
More complete details are provided below.
The Fashion Institute Of Design & Merchandising Orange County
17590 Gillette Avenue
Irvine, CA 92614-5610
General Phone: (949) 851-6200
http://FIDM.edu
In 2007-2008, Fashion Institute had a total enrollment of 604 students (491 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 8% |
| Women | 92% |
| Full-Time | 95% |
| Part-Time | 5% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 74% |
| (Foreign Students) | 26% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 50% |
| 20-21 | 21% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 2% |
| 35-39 | 0% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 87% |
| Arizona | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| Hawaii | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 61 % |
| Part-Time | 75 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Irvine, California for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other California Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 557 | 415 | 75% | 307 | 74% |
| Men | 43 | 29 | 67% | 26 | 90% |
| Women | 514 | 386 | 75% | 281 | 73% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | recommended |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | recommended |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 20,735 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 20,735 |
| Books and supplies | $ 2,160 |
Financial Aid:
Fashion Institute participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1111203)
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 2 | * | 5 | $46,647 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 5 | $46,647 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Fashion Institute Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% |  |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers part-time study On-campus library
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