Average

Score: 50/100

FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising

4-Year Private For-Profit

📍 Los Angeles, California 90015

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Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (B) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 67%

Outcomes

69/100

Affordability

17/100

Resources

66/100

Experience

42/100

Prestige

48/100

Quick Stats

1,366

Total Enrollment

67%

Graduation Rate

N/A

Retention Rate

13.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

42%

Acceptance Rate

N/A

Avg Net Price

For parents & investors

The FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $613,421
Avg rent near campus: $2,715/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 90014 (4.0% cap, Los Angeles)

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🏆 Where FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

Apparel and Textile Marketing Management

of 7 schools

#13

Fashion Merchandising

of 17 schools

#16

Industrial and Product Design

of 18 schools

#18

Fashion/Apparel Design

of 24 schools

#19

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other

of 27 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$31,725	$31,725

Financial Aid

88%

Receive Any Aid

29%

Receive Pell Grants

63%

Take Out Loans

N/A

Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other 223 grads/yr Fashion/Apparel Design 171 grads/yr Fashion Merchandising 161 grads/yr Marketing/Marketing Management, General 50 grads/yr Design and Visual Communications, General 47 grads/yr Industrial and Product Design 41 grads/yr Apparel and Textile Marketing Management 26 grads/yr Apparel and Textile Manufacture 20 grads/yr Interior Design 19 grads/yr Costume Design 14 grads/yr Graphic Design 10 grads/yr Cinematography and Film/Video Production 9 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising's top programs commonly pursue.

Fashion designers

$81k/yr 25,700 jobs

Art, drama, and music teachers, postsecondary

$80k/yr 122,800 jobs

Sales representatives, wholesale and manufacturing, except technical and scientific products

$67k/yr 1,310,500 jobs

Marketing managers

$161k/yr 407,000 jobs

Sales managers

$138k/yr 619,500 jobs

Advertising and promotions managers

$127k/yr 27,000 jobs

Fundraising managers

$123k/yr 45,700 jobs

Business teachers, postsecondary

$97k/yr 103,100 jobs

Student Demographics

1,366

Total Students

84%

Women

82%

Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 28%

Hispanic 24%

Black 8%

Asian 12%

Two or More 1%

Non-Resident 22%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 22%

Hybrid (Some Online) 77%

Fully Online 1%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 82%

25-64 (Adult) 18%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising?

FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising has an acceptance rate of 42%. This makes it a moderately selective institution with competitive admission standards.

How much does it cost to attend FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising?

Tuition at FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising is $31,725 for in-state students and $31,725 for out-of-state students .

What is the graduation rate at FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising?

The graduation rate at FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising is 67%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.

Is FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising a good school?

FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising has a Repit College Score of 50/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (B): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (F): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (D): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (C): Reputation and recognition

Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.

How many students attend FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising?

FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising has a total enrollment of 1,366 students. Most students (82%) are traditional college-age (18-24).

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