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17590 Gillette Avenue
Irvine, CA 92614-5610
p. 949-851-6200
w. FIDM.edu
Irvine, CA 92614-5610
p. 949-851-6200
w. FIDM.edu
The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising-Orange County
General Information, Alumni, History, Campus, Students, Faculty, Address, and Tuition
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Information Summary
Ranks 2224th overall and 209th in California
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
49.3 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$21,835 |
| Admission
Success rate |
N/A |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
63 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
76% / 52% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
552 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Irvine, CA 92614-5610
| Surrounding community | Midsize city (inside urban area, pop. between 100,000 to 250,000) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 22,493 (22,493 urban / N/A rural) |
| Households | 8,509 (2.64 people per house) |
| Families | 5,784 (3.17 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 384 |
| Pop. — Asian | 7,110 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 93 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 124 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 14,953 |
| Pop. — Other | 1,112 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Associate's — Private For-profit
| Undergraduate | N/A |
|---|---|
| Graduate | N/A |
| Undergraduate Population | Medium full-time two-year |
| Enrollment | Exclusively undergraduate two-year |
| Size & Setting | Very small two-year |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Associate's degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Quarter |
| 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 The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising-Orange County?
Ranks 1435th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $19,200 | $19,200 | $19,200 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $575 | $575 | $575 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $439 | $439 | $439 |
| 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 | $21,835 | $21,835 | $21,835 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $37,535 | $37,535 | $37,535 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $25,635 | $25,635 | $25,635 |
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 | $16,775  $19,775 |
$16,775  $19,775 |
$16,775  $19,775 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $1,900  $2,060 |
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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 | $9,200  $11,500 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $3,750  $4,200 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $3,325  $3,800 |
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Admission Criteria
What criteria does The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising-Orange County use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | N/A / N/A / N/A |
| College Prep. Completion | N/A |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | N/A |
| TOEFL | N/A |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Required, 
= Recommended, 
= Neither required nor recommended
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising-Orange County 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?
The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising-Orange County Ranks 1236th for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $3,077 | 54 |  17% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $5,406 | 29 |  9% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | N/A | N/A |  0% |
| Student Loan Aid | $5,661 | 144 |  46% |
| Any financial aid type | 155 |  50% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising-Orange County?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | N/A | 10 | 10 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 2 | 11 | 13 |
Hispanic | 17 | 125 | 142 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 10 | 81 | 91 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | N/A | 4 | 4 |
White Non-Hispanic | 20 | 233 | 253 |
Race Unknown | 2 | 37 | 39 |
| Total | 51 | 501 | 552 |
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
The Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising-Orange County Ranks 3442nd for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $35,480 ($49,917 male / $29,706 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 7 (2 male / 5 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 37 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 0.2 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $49,778 |
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