About FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising-Orange County

Founded in 1981, FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising-Orange County. is a college. Located in California, which is a city setting in California, the campus itself is Urban. The campus is home to 103 full time undergraduate students, and 0 full time graduate students.

The FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising-Orange County Academic calendar runs on a Quarter basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 15:1. There are full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising-Orange County include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate53%
Application Deadline
Application Fee25
SAT Range
ACT Range

Admissions at FIDM are considered Selective, with ,0% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 38 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

0% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 0% were in the top quarter, and 0% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE Reviews

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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    1 Students rated on-campus housing 3 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    0 Students rated off-campus housing 5 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    1 Students rated campus food 4 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    1 Students rated campus facilities 5 stars. 100 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    1 Students rated class size 2 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    1 Students rated school activities 4 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    1 Students rated local services 4 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    1 Students rated academics 5 stars. 100 % gave the school a 5.0.

FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising-Orange County REVIEWS

What's your overall opinion of FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising-Orange County?

1 Students rated FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising-Orange County

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FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising-Orange County FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising-Orange County?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising-Orange County is 53%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    I would tell myself that there will be alot of independant decisons I will make. It is important to make the right choices in all areas of college life, right classes, right friends, right school. Another area is to understand the importance of prioritiizing and staying on a good schedule. There are many projects that you face in college and it is of utmost importance to know what needs the most amount of time put into it. Realize that this is a new chapter of life, enjoy it, be wise and have fun.

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  3. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    FIDM is my guide towards my dreams. It is simply one of the most fun yet highly challenging schools to be in. FIDM will make you work harder and harder to obtain your dreams. As a result, you are left with a great sense of accomplishment and a renewed vigour to persevere for what you want.

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  4. Describe the students at your school.

    My classmates are friendly and full of creativity; they inspire others around them to create.

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  5. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    FIDM is best known for its wonderful professors and resources. All of the professors hired at FIDM have worked in different fields of fashion and have a knowledge no ordinary teacher learned in graduate school. The resources at my school are unbelievable. Our library contains every bit of fashion knowledge one needs to know andl more. Our career center is also wonderful at helping students find jobs by posting recent job openings every week that us students can access through our FIDM portal.

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  6. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    Fidm, for me is different from other schools I've considered in terms of previous experience. I want to be a fashion designer, yet I had no knowledge about being a fashion designer. Fidm will give you the foundation you need to learn and start a career. Even with no previous experience or knowledge, Fidm will help you start and finsih.

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  7. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    The homework here is more time consuming and takes more thought rather than being just busy book work.

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  8. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    The worst thing about my school is the snootiness that people associate with fashion, which carries into the people around me.

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  9. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    The type of person who should not attend this school would be a person who is not passionate about what they want to learn, or do as a future career. This school makes you think outside of the box and challenges you to the best of your ability and beyond. A person who is not dedicated to academics or not interested in opening their creative mind should not attend this school.

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Student Body

Students

84%

female

16%

male

103

Total Undergrad Enrollment

N/A

Total Grad Students

7%

Out-Of-State

90%

In-State

3%

International

Organizations

4

Student Organizations

N/A

Fraternities

N/A

Sororities

Housing

No

On-Campus Housing

N/A

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
1%
% Asian/Pacific Islander
9%
% Black or African-American
3%
% Hispanic/Latino
32%
% White or Caucasian
38%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

87% of students attending FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising-Orange County receive some sort of financial aid. 37% were awarded federal grants. While 69% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$31,760

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$2,485

Books and Supplies

$14,148

Room and Board

48,393

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$27,181
$30 - $48K
$28,640
$48 - $75K
$33,042
$75 - $110K
$31,469
$110K & UP
$38,918

We use student reviews and the most current publicly available data on our school pages. As such, we don't typically remove or edit college information. Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Portions of college data include copyrighted material, which is reproduced on this website by permission of Wintergreen Orchard House, a division of Carnegie Communications. © 2009-2016 by Wintergreen Orchard House. All rights reserved.

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