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Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising, FIDM, is a private, specialized college in San Francisco, California that offers programs at the associate and bachelor degree levels in areas like product development, visual communication, digital media, business management, and design.
Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising has a student council that represents the students. It also has over five student organizations including the Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society, the American Society of Interior Designers - Student Chapter, the Set Decorators Society of America, and the Cosmopolitan Student Alliance. Students of FIBM also participate in an annual debut show where their work is showcased. The institute has its own museum and galleries for exhibitions. The FIDM Scholarship Foundation provides financial assistance to eligible students.
Fashion Institute is located in a large city, in San Francisco, CA. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Degree levels at Fashion Institute top out at the Associate's degree.
The school tries to do a few things and do them well, and doesn't offer a huge range of majors. Students at Fashion Institute often study design and business and management.
The admissions department at the school does not accept all those who apply.
Fashion Institute offers classes to 1,031 students (863 full-time equivalent). A very high share of students at the school are female.
More complete details are provided below.
The Fashion Institute Of Design & Merchandising San Francisco
55 Stockton St
San Francisco, CA 94108-5805
General Phone: (415) 675-5200
http://WWW.FIDM.EDU
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Design | 190 | fashion design, design and visual communication, interior design, graphic design |
| Business and Management | 187 | fashion merchandising |
Number of programs and degrees for Fashion Institute in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 377 | 5 |
In 2007-2008, Fashion Institute had a total enrollment of 1,031 students (863 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 | 73% |
| (Foreign Students) | 27% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 38% |
| 20-21 | 26% |
| 22-24 | 18% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 0% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 94% |
| Washington | 1% |
| Nevada | 1% |
| (International Students) | 1% |
| New Mexico | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 64 % |
| Part-Time | 57 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of San Francisco, 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 | 521 | 349 | 67% | 279 | 80% |
| Men | 45 | 26 | 58% | 22 | 85% |
| Women | 476 | 323 | 68% | 257 | 80% |
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 1111202)
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 | 3 | $35,175 | 6 | $37,708 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 3 | $35,175 | 6 | $37,708 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Fashion Merchandising
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in design (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
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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