by our College Data Analytics TeamHow many FIDM Los Angeles first-year students return for their second year? How many graduate and how long does it take them? On this page we'll explore FIDM Los Angeles retention rates, graduation rates, drop out rates and more.
The freshmen retention rate applies to first-time / full-time students who come back for their second year.
With 82% students making it past their freshmen year, FIDM Los Angeles has freshmen retention rates above the national average.
Nationwide, the average first to second year retention rate is 70.57%.
When looking at just colleges and universities in California, the average is 73.07%.
| Retention Rate | |
|---|---|
| FIDM Los Angeles | 82% |
| Nationwide | 70.57% |
| California | 73.07% |
How many of the estimated 1,966 students in the class of 2015 completed their degree within eight years?
After four years 59% of the cohort graduated. After six years 70% had completed their degree, and 71% after eight years.
Any student who completes their bachelor's degree within six years is considered to have graduated on time, according to the National Center for Education Statistics. This makes the offical FIDM Los Angeles graduation rate 70%.
| Completion Within | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 1,881 | 67% |
| Six Years | 1,966 | 70% |
| Eight Years | 18 | 1% |
| Did Not Complete | 815 | 29% |
Approximately 815 students or 29% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.
What happened to the 815 students who did not complete their degree?
0 are still enrolled.
256 transferred to another institution.
FIDM Los Angeles lost contact with the remaining 558 who we assumed dropped out.
| Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.0% |
| Transferred | 256 | 31.4% |
| Dropped Out | 558 | 68.5% |
| Race/Ethnicity | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaskan Native | 67% |
| Asian | 72% |
| Black / African-American | 73% |
| Hawaiian | 83% |
| Hispanic | 70% |
| International | 71% |
| Multi-Ethnic | 71% |
| Unknown | 70% |
| White | 75% |
First-time, full-time students under the age of 25 are much more likely to graduate in four years. Some schools cater to mostly traditional students while others cater to 'non-traditional' students. So called 'non-traditional' students include part-time students or those who may be returning after an absense. It is common for part-time and/or adult students to take longer to graduate.
Traditional Students:
First-time, full-time students under the age of 25.
Non-Traditional Students:
Any student that is not first-time, full-time, and under the age of 25.
The majority of students at FIDM Los Angeles are considered 'traditional students' who are first-time attending full-time.
Examining the graduation rates of the specific cohorts shown below may be more revealing than looking at the overall graduaton rates.
First-time / full-time students at FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising - Los Angeles represent 43% of the students in the class of 2015, and 38.86% of FIDM Los Angeles bachelor's degree graduations.
With a four-year graduation rate of 59%, first-time students in the FIDM Los Angeles class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were more likely than average to graduate on time.
After six years, the FIDM Los Angeles graduation rate was 63%, and by the eight year mark, 64% of the cohort had completed their degree.
Nationwide, the average graduation rate for first-time undergraduates attending classes full-time is 37.92% after four years, 46.43% after six years, and 47.82% after eight years.
| First-Time / Full-Time Completions | FIDM Los Angeles | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 59% | 37.92% |
| Six Years | 63% | 46.43% |
| Eight Years | 64% | 47.82% |
433 first-time / full-time students or 36% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
0 are still enrolled.
136 transferred to another institution.
FIDM Los Angeles lost contact with the remaining 296 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Full-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 136 | 31.41% |
| Dropped Out | 296 | 68.36% |
First-time / part-time students at FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising - Los Angeles represent 2.54% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six-year graduation rate of 80%, first-time, part-time students in the FIDM Los Angeles class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were more likely than average to graduate on time.
After eight years, the graduation rate was 80%.
Nationwide, the average graduation rate for first-time undergraduates attending classes part-time is: 14.37% after four years, 21.59% after six years, 23.72% after eight years.
| First-Time / Part-Time Completions | FIDM Los Angeles | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 80% | 14.37% |
| Six Years | 80% | 21.59% |
| Eight Years | 80% | 23.72% |
14 first-time / part-time students or 20% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
0 are still enrolled.
5 transferred to another institution.
FIDM Los Angeles lost contact with the remaining 9 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 5 | 35.71% |
| Dropped Out | 9 | 64.29% |
1456 FIDM Los Angeles students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 52.02% of the students in the class of 2015.
Non first-time students could include transfer students or adults who have returned to school after an absense.
With a six year graduation rate of 76%, returning students in the class of 2015 and attended classes full-time had a graduation rate higher than the national average for students in this category.
After eight years, the graduation rate was 76%.
Nationwide, the average graduation rate for non first-time undergraduates attending classes full-time is: 49.57% after four years, 53.83% after six years, and 55.07% after eight years.
| Returning / Full-Time Completions | FIDM Los Angeles | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 49.57% |
| Six Years | 76% | 53.83% |
| Eight Years | 76% | 55.07% |
351 non first-time / part-time students or 24% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
0 are still enrolled.
110 transferred to another institution.
FIDM Los Angeles lost contact with the remaining 241 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 110 | 31.34% |
| Dropped Out | 241 | 68.66% |
63 FIDM Los Angeles students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 2.25% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six year graduation rate of 71%, returning students in the class of 2015 and attended classes full-time had a graduation rate higher than the national average.
After eight years, the graduation rate was 73%.
Nationwide, the average graduation rate for non first-time undergraduates attending classes part-time is: 36.03% after six years, 36.03% after eight years.
| Returning / Part-Time Completions | FIDM Los Angeles | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 30.46% |
| Six Years | 71% | 36.03% |
| Eight Years | 73% | 37.80% |
17 non first-time / part-time students or 27% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
0 are still enrolled.
5 transferred to another institution.
FIDM Los Angeles lost contact with the remaining 12 who we assumed dropped out.
| Returning / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 5 | 29.41% |
| Dropped Out | 12 | 70.59% |
