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Design Institute of San Diego
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Information Summary
Ranks 1925th overall and 167th in California
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
53.6 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$15,714 |
| Admission
Success rate |
54% |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
107 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
83% / 80% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
452 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near San Diego, CA 92121
| Surrounding community | Large city (inside urban area, pop. over 250,000) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,248 (4,241 urban / 7 rural) |
| Households | 1,810 (2.35 people per house) |
| Families | 935 (2.77 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 93 |
| Pop. — Asian | 1,191 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 14 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 16 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 2,938 |
| Pop. — Other | 128 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Special Focus Institutions — Schools of art, music, and design
| Undergraduate | N/A |
|---|---|
| Graduate | N/A |
| Undergraduate Population | N/A |
| Enrollment | Exclusively undergraduate four-year |
| Size & Setting | N/A |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Bachelor's degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force | —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College |  |
| Teacher Certification | |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Design Institute of San Diego?
Ranks 1936th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $14,400 | $14,400 | $14,400 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $600 | $600 | $600 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $15,714 | $15,714 | $15,714 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $28,620 | $28,620 | $28,620 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $19,602 | $19,602 | $19,602 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $13,200  $14,400 |
$13,200  $14,400 |
$13,200  $14,400 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $1,242  $1,314 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | N/A  N/A |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | N/A  N/A |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $8,478  $9,288 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $3,348  $3,618 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $3,600  $3,888 |
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Admission Details
| Application Fee Required | N/A |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $25 |
| Graduate Application Fee | N/A |
| First Professional Application Fee | N/A |
| Applicants | 24 (2 male / 22 female) |
| Admitted | 13 (2 male / 11 female) |
| Admission rate | 54% |
| First-time Enrollment | 13 (2 male / 11 female) |
| FT Enrollment | 13 (2 male / 11 female) |
| PT Enrollment | N/A (N/A male / N/A female) |
| Total Enrollment | 452 |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does Design Institute of San Diego use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record |  / N/A / |
| College Prep. Completion | N/A |
| Recommendations |  |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | N/A |
| TOEFL | |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Neither required nor recommended
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Design Institute of San Diego accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | N/A |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | N/A |
| Board Fee | N/A |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Design Institute of San Diego Ranks 23rd for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $2,923 | 5 |  42% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $5,533 | 2 |  17% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | N/A | N/A |  0% |
| Student Loan Aid | $15,572 | 8 |  67% |
| Any financial aid type | 11 |  92% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Design Institute of San Diego?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 2 | 15 | 17 |
Black Non-Hispanic | N/A | 8 | 8 |
Hispanic | 2 | 46 | 48 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 2 | 20 | 22 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | N/A | N/A | N/A |
White Non-Hispanic | 17 | 317 | 334 |
Race Unknown | 1 | 22 | 23 |
| Total | 24 | 428 | 452 |
Student Graduation Demographics
How many students graduated at Design Institute of San Diego?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Black Non-Hispanic | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Hispanic | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Asian / Pacific Islander | N/A | N/A | N/A |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | N/A | N/A | N/A |
White Non-Hispanic | 2 | 12 | 14 |
Race Unknown | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total | 3 | 13 | 16 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Design Institute of San Diego.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | 64 | 69 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
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| Interior Design | 2 | 4 | 1 | 62 | 69 | |||
| Total | 2 | 4 | 1 | 62 | 69 |
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Design Institute of San Diego Ranks 3348th for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $36,819 (N/A male / $36,819 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 2 (N/A male / 2 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 42 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 0.0 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $5,891 |
Design Institute of San Diego Academics
The university has disability services as well, so be sure to inquire about them if needed. At the same time, specific special study options were not reported. Specific academic support services were not reported, although many helpful ones do exist. Design Institute of San Diego is unique in its study options. Moreover, when any student is looking for some counseling or other types of support, the school’s counseling services can help.
The following are the types of degrees and majors offered at Design Institute of San Diego.
- School of Visual and Performing Arts:
- Interior Design
Design Institute of San Diego Admissions
Admission policy is currently Percent applicants admitted: 40%. Remember that this can change at any time. Transfer students are not ignored, rather did not report the exact number of transfer students. This school did not report their application fee.
the SAT subject section score due date was not reported. SAT and ACT score reports are very important, so you will want to check on the specific dates with the university. Further, It is also very important to submit financial aid applications as quickly as possible, make sure to check with the university about the specific date for this year. The regular application due date was not reported. Will you make it in time? Make sure to know when all the due dates and deadlines take place.
Design Institute of San Diego Financial Aid
Financial aid for students is readily accessible at this school.
Design Institute of San Diego Students
The university is a Proprietary, Technical College, Four-year, Coed, where 40 percent of the applicants were admitted and Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools. Furthermore, it is part of an Urban setting and Very large city (over 500,000). The school’s size is approximately five hundred degree-seeking undergrads. Design Institute of San Diego offers Bachelor’s degrees.
This school features the Urban setting and Very large city (over 500,000).
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