Fashion Institute can be found in San Francisco, California (a large city). The school is a private, for-profit institution. The Associate's degree is the highest degree at Fashion Institute.
The school has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. The most common majors at Fashion Institute are in design and business and management.
The school is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications.
In 2005, 936 students were enrolled in Fashion Institute. A very high share of students at the school are female.
More complete details are provided below.
Fashion Institute Of Design & Merchandising - San Francisco
55 Stockton St
San Francisco, CA 94108-5805
General Phone: (415) 675-5200
Admissions Phone: (800) 422-3436
Financial Aid Phone: (415) 675-5200
http://WWW.FIDM.EDU
Fashion Institute awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Design | 183 | fashion design, design and visual communication, interior design, graphic design |
| Business And Management | 122 | fashion merchandising |
Number of programs and degrees for Fashion Institute in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 305 | 5 |
In 2005, Fashion Institute had a total enrollment of 936 students (822 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 49% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 16% |
| Asian | 18% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 7% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 38% |
| 20-21 | 23% |
| 22-24 | 19% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 4% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| California | 92% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 62 % |
| Part-Time | 62 % |
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.
Admissions Phone Number: (800) 422-3436
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 1111202)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (415) 675-5200
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 4 | 9 |
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 | 3 | $30,509 | 10 | $32,622 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 3 | $30,509 | 10 | $32,622 |
*: 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 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| Female % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
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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