College statistics
- Address:
- 919 S Grand Ave
Los Angeles, CA
90015 - Sector Group:
- Private For-Profit 4-Year or Above
- Official Website:
- www.fidm.edu/
- Setting:
- City
- Annual In-State Tuition:
- $32,400
- Annual Out-of-State Tuition:
- $32,400
- Acceptance Rate:
- 41.5%
- Research Activity Tier:
- No research designation
- Economic Mobility Index:
- Lower Access, Medium Earnings
- Primary Undergraduate Major:
- Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
FIDM—Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising is a specialized for-profit institution located in Los Angeles, California, focused on training students for careers in fashion, design, and merchandising. The school operates as a business-focused academy serving students committed to entering the fashion and design industries.
The school enrolls 1,366 students and charges $32,400 annually for tuition and fees, with total cost of attendance at the same rate. Admission is selective, with a 41.5% acceptance rate, meaning the school evaluates applicants on merit and portfolio quality rather than operating on open admissions.
FIDM is best suited for students with a demonstrated interest in fashion, design, or fashion business who are prepared for a specialized, industry-focused curriculum. Before enrolling, students should ask about job placement rates, employer partnerships, and how the school's internship and experiential learning programs connect to the fashion industry in Los Angeles and beyond. For more information, visit www.fidm.edu/.