by our College Data Analytics TeamHere are the current tuition and fee figures for FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, together with how they compare nationally and their recent trend.
For the most recent year on record, tuition and fees at FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising stood at $35,000 annually for undergraduate students. Note that the school does not charge a different rate for in-state students.
The fees portion of those totals amounted to $2,600; the balance is base tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $32,400 |
| Fees | $2,600 |
| Total | $35,000 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and do not include room and board.
Keep in mind that a number of students receive financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. The totals here are the list price.
How much would FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising cost per credit hour part time? Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
For some context, here is how FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising prices compare to peer schools. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In CA | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Expensive |
Relative to the national field, FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising comes in higher than most schools.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. Check the FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising Financial Aid page for specifics.
Tuition at FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising has trended over the last several reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $31,275 |
| Two Years Ago | $31,275 |
| One Year Ago | $31,725 |
| Most Recent Year | $32,400 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at FIDM Los Angeles has shifted across recent years.
Over the most recent year, tuition went up 2.1%. Carrying the same rate forward one year puts tuition + fees around $35,744 the year ahead.
Annual tuition increases are the norm at most institutions, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more background.
Tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 2.37%, so a year from now students could pay around $35,829.
At the same pace, the next five years of tuition and fees would project as follows:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $35,829 |
| In 2 Years | $36,678 |
| In 3 Years | $37,547 |
| In 4 Years | $38,437 |
| In 5 Years | $39,348 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $148,491.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — financial aid can change the actual price a family pays substantially.
To learn about financial aid at FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, head to the FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising Financial Aid page.
