FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising-Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA919 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90015-1421
213-624-1200
FIDM, or the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, is a private four-year college in Los Angeles, California. It is one of a few schools in the United States that offers specialized training in the areas of fashion design, merchandising, and other creative industries.
FIDM was founded in 1969 by a group of fashion industry professionals who saw the need for a specialized college that could provide training in the business and creative aspects of the industry. The school has since grown to become one of the leading fashion design and merchandising schools in the country, with campuses in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego.
FIDM's curriculum is designed to give students a well-rounded education in the fashion industry, with a focus on creative design, merchandising, and business. The school offers a variety of degree programs, including Associate's and Bachelor's degrees in Fashion Design, Merchandising, and Marketing.
FIDM also offers a number of professional development and continuing education programs, which are open to both students and working professionals. These programs include short courses, workshops, and seminars on a variety of topics related to the fashion industry.
FIDM is accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD) and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC).
Quick Facts
Enrollment: 1886
Acceptance Rate: 38.64%
Type: Private for-profit, 4-year or above
Main Website: https://www.fidm.edu/
Financial Aid: https://fidm.edu/en/admissions/financial+aid/