The Fashion Institute Of Design & Merchandising-San Francisco
General Information
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- Carnegie Classification:
- Associate's--Private For-profit
- Religious Affiliation:
- Not applicable
- Federal Aid:
- Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Enrollment (Fall 2008)
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- Total enrollment:
- 950
- Undergraduate enrollment:
- 950, 0
- 950
- Undergraduate transfer-in enrollment:
- 950, 0
- 950
- Graduate enrollment:
- 950, 0
- 950
- Undergraduate attendance status (Full-time):
- 87.00, 13
- 87.00%
- Undergraduate attendance status (Part-time):
- 13, 87
- 13%
- Undergraduate student gender (Male):
- 8.00, 92
- 8.00%
- Undergraduate attendance status (Female):
- 92, 8
- 92%
Undergraduate race/ethnicity
- American Indian or Alaska Native:
- 0.00, 100
- 0.00%
- Asian/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander:
- 19.00, 81
- 19.00%
- Black or African American:
- 5.00, 95
- 5.00%
- Hispanic/Latino:
- 17.00, 83
- 17.00%
- White:
- 42.00, 58
- 42.00%
- Two or more races:
- 12.00, 88
- 12.00%
- Race/ethnicity unknown:
- 12.00, 88
- 12.00%
- Non-resident alien:
- 4.00, 96
- 4.00%
Undergraduate Student Age
- 24 and under:
- 0, 100
- 0%
- 25 and over:
- 0, 100
- 0%
- Age unknown:
- 12.00, 88
- 12.00%
Age data are reported for Fall 2007.
Undergraduate Student Residence
- In-state:
- 12.00, 88
- 12.00%
- Out-of-state:
- 12.00, 88
- 12.00%
- Foreign countries:
- 12.00, 88
- 12.00%
- Unknown:
- 12.00, 88
- 12.00%
Residence data are reported for first-time degree/certificate-seeking undergraduates.
- Graduate attendance status (Full-time):
- 0, 100
- 0%
- Graduate attendance status (Part-time):
- 0, 100
- 0%
Estimated Student Expenses (Before Aid)
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Undergraduate academic year prices
| Detailed Expenses | 2008-2009 | 2007-2008 | 2006-2007 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and fees | $20,735 | $19,775 | $18,710 |
| Books and supplies | $2,160 | $2,060 | $1,980 |
Living arrangement
| Detailed Expenses | 2008-2009 | 2007-2008 | 2006-2007 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Room and board (Off Campus) | $11,750 | $11,500 | $9,660 |
| Other (Off Campus) | $4,500 | $4,200 | $3,938 |
| Other (Off Campus with Family) | $4,100 | $3,800 | $3,491 |
| Total Expenses | 2008-2009 | 2007-2008 | 2006-2007 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Off Campus | $36,985 | $35,475 | $32,308 |
| Off Campus with Family | $24,835 | $23,575 | $22,201 |
Financial Aid
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Full-time, first-time degree/certificate-seeking students, 2007-2008
- % of students receiving any financial aid:
- 75.00, 25
- 75%
- % of students receiving grant aid by type:
- Total grants: 36%
Federal: 33%
State/Local: 19%
- Average amount of grant aid received by type:
- Total grants: $13,340
Federal: $3,311
State/Local: $4,619
Admissions
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- Undergraduate application fee (2008-2009):
- 25
| Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2008 | Total | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of applicants | 521 | 45 | 476 |
| Percent admitted | 67% | 58% | 68% |
Admissions Considerations
- Secondary school GPA:
- Required
- Secondary school rank:
- Recommended
- Secondary school record:
- Required
- Completion of college-preparatory program:
- Recommended
- Recommendations:
- Required
- Formal demonstration of competencies:
- Required
- Admission test scores (SAT/ACT):
- Recommended
- Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc):
- Recommended
- TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign language):
- Required
Data apply to first-time degree/certificate-seeking students.
Institutions are asked to report test scores only if they are required for admission.
Retention and Graduation Rates
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First-to-Second Year Retention Rates
Retention rates measure the percentage of first-time students who are seeking bachelor s degrees who return to the institution to continue their studies the following fall.
Retention Rates for First-Time Students Pursuing Bachelor s Degrees
- Student retention (Full-time):
- 66.00, 34
- 66%
- Student retention (Part-time):
- 100.00, 0
- 100%
Percentage of Students Who Began Their Studies in Fall 2007 and Returned in Fall 2008
Programs/Majors
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Completions 2007-2008
Business, management, marketing, and related support services
| Program | Associate |
|---|---|
| Fashion Merchandising | 187 |
| Category total | 187 |
Visual and performing arts
| Program | Associate |
|---|---|
| Design and Visual Communications, General | 60 |
| Fashion/Apparel Design | 90 |
| Graphic Design | 10 |
| Interior Design | 30 |
| Category total | 190 |
| Grand total | 377 |
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Accreditation
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Institutional Accreditation
| Agency | Periods of Accreditation | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Western Association of Schools and Colleges, Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges | 1981-06-01- | Accredited |
Specialized Accreditation
National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation
| Agency / Program | Periods of Accreditation | Status |
|---|---|---|
| National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation | 2003-10-01- | Accredited |
