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Colleges / FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, Orange County Campus

FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, Orange County Campus

Irvine, CA 2-Year Private
Acceptance Rate67%
Acceptance Rate67%

Fidmfashion Institute Of Design And Merchandising Orange County Campus Admissions

If you are applying to Fidmfashion Institute Of Design And Merchandising Orange County Campus, the application fee costs $25.

Fidmfashion Institute Of Design And Merchandising Orange County Campus Admissions Stats at a Glance

The following is an overiew of some of Fidmfashion Institute Of Design And Merchandising Orange County Campus's admissions stats.

Fidmfashion Institute Of Design And Merchandising Orange County Campus 2022 Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA 2.9
Admissions Test Policy Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs 60%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs 40%
Waitlist No

FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, Orange County Campus Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, Orange County Campus.

Application Type Offered Application Deadline Notification Deadline
Early Decision I No –– ––
Early Decision II –– –– ––
Early Action No –– ––

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Fidmfashion Institute Of Design And Merchandising Orange County Campus does not offer early decision or early action.

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How To Get Into FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, Orange County Campus

Getting into Fidmfashion Institute Of Design And Merchandising Orange County Campus is moderately difficult. Fidmfashion Institute Of Design And Merchandising Orange County Campus evaluates applicants carefully based on multiple criteria to decide who to admit, and who to deny.

In 2021, Fidmfashion Institute Of Design And Merchandising Orange County Campus accepted 67% of all applicants, approximately 82 of the 123 students who applied.

Schools that are moderately difficult to get into, like Fidmfashion Institute Of Design And Merchandising Orange County Campus, accept fewer than 85% of all applicants. At least 75% of all admitted students have GPAs in the top 50% of their high school class and scored over 1010 on the SAT or over 18 on the ACT.

Transferring to FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, Orange County Campus

It is moderately difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.

For Students Waitlisted to Fidmfashion Institute Of Design And Merchandising Orange County Campus

Fidmfashion Institute Of Design And Merchandising Orange County Campus has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What Does Fidmfashion Institute Of Design And Merchandising Orange County Campus Look For in an Applicant?

Colleges consider a range of factors when choosing who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college decides which factors are they consider most important when choose which applicants to admit, and which to deny. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that put the most emphasis on the areas where you stand out.

Admissions Factors at Fidmfashion Institute Of Design And Merchandising Orange County Campus

Curious about the factors that are considered by Fidmfashion Institute Of Design And Merchandising Orange County Campus during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor Level
Academic GPA Very Important
Character/Personal Qualities Very Important
Level of Applicant's Interest Very Important
Interview Very Important
Recommendation(s) Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record Very Important
Talent/Ability Very Important
Extracurricular Activities Important
Application Essay Important
Volunteer Work Important
Alumni/ae Relations Considered
Class Rank Considered
Work Experience Considered
First Generation Considered
Standardized Test Scores Considered

Make sure to check with Fidmfashion Institute Of Design And Merchandising Orange County Campus for more information on admission factors.

Fidmfashion Institute Of Design And Merchandising Orange County Campus Application Requirements

To apply to Fidmfashion Institute Of Design And Merchandising Orange County Campus, all applicants must submit the following items. Check in with Fidmfashion Institute Of Design And Merchandising Orange County Campus's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area Required Recommended Required for Some Details (If Any)
Letter(s) of Recommendation 2
Written Essay or Personal Statement
Interview
Other Requirements Portfolio
Transcript of High School Record
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale) 2.5

GPA and Testing


What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Fidmfashion Institute Of Design And Merchandising Orange County Campus?

Students admitted to Fidmfashion Institute Of Design And Merchandising Orange County Campus have an average unweighted GPA of 2.9. Fidmfashion Institute Of Design And Merchandising Orange County Campus considers weighted GPA scores from incomging students.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Fidmfashion Institute Of Design And Merchandising Orange County Campus looks at standardized tests scores during the admissions process.

Fidmfashion Institute Of Design And Merchandising Orange County Campus is a test optional school. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2021, 60% of Fidmfashion Institute Of Design And Merchandising Orange County Campus's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 40% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for Fidmfashion Institute Of Design And Merchandising Orange County Campus?

What is a Good ACT Score for Fidmfashion Institute Of Design And Merchandising Orange County Campus?

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More Information on Transferring to FIDM/Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising, Orange County Campus

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to Fidmfashion Institute Of Design And Merchandising Orange County Campus. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Fidmfashion Institute Of Design And Merchandising Orange County Campus during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Winter Term

• Spring Term

• Winter Term

• Summer Term


Fidmfashion Institute Of Design And Merchandising Orange County Campus Admissions FAQs


Can I defer my acceptance to Fidmfashion Institute Of Design And Merchandising Orange County Campus?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Fidmfashion Institute Of Design And Merchandising Orange County Campus.

Does Fidmfashion Institute Of Design And Merchandising Orange County Campus accept transfer credits?

✅ Fidmfashion Institute Of Design And Merchandising Orange County Campus accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Fidmfashion Institute Of Design And Merchandising Orange County Campus accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • Life Long Learning Credit

Does Fidmfashion Institute Of Design And Merchandising Orange County Campus accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ Fidmfashion Institute Of Design And Merchandising Orange County Campus accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits and Advanced Placement (AP) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to Fidmfashion Institute Of Design And Merchandising Orange County Campus?

❌ No, Fidmfashion Institute Of Design And Merchandising Orange County Campus is test optional, so you can decide whether to send your standardized test scores. If you have higher than average scores, you probably want to include them. If you scored lower than a school's average, you it might make sense to leave them out of your application.

What is Fidmfashion Institute Of Design And Merchandising Orange County Campus's acceptance rate?

✅ Fidmfashion Institute Of Design And Merchandising Orange County Campus has an acceptance rate of 67%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Fidmfashion Institute Of Design And Merchandising Orange County Campus?

❌ Fidmfashion Institute Of Design And Merchandising Orange County Campus does not offer early decision.

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Fidmfashion Institute Of Design And Merchandising Orange County Campus Admissions Requirements

Admission Difficulty

Somewhat Selective

67%

How hard is it to get into Fidmfashion Institute Of Design And Merchandising Orange County Campus? Fidmfashion Institute Of Design And Merchandising Orange County Campus is a somewhat selective institution. The Fidmfashion Institute Of Design And Merchandising Orange County Campus acceptance rate is 67%. This means that the institution accepts 66 out of every 100 applicants.

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Fidmfashion Institute Of Design And Merchandising Orange County Campus Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Continuous processing

Transfer Applications are Due

Continuous processing

The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Fidmfashion Institute Of Design And Merchandising Orange County Campus is Continuous processing.

The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Fidmfashion Institute Of Design And Merchandising Orange County Campus is Continuous processing.

Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs

Fidmfashion Institute Of Design And Merchandising Orange County Campus ACT Scores

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Fidmfashion Institute Of Design And Merchandising Orange County Campus GPA

Avg. High School GPA (non-weighted)

2.9

GPA Needed to Get Accepted

At Fidmfashion Institute Of Design And Merchandising Orange County Campus, the average unweighted high-school GPA for admitted students is 2.9. This is the average, which means that some applicants submit GPAs lower than this and some applicants submit GPAs above this level. If your GPA falls below the average, strong test scores or other qualifications may help you make you a more competitive applicant.

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

71

Campus Setting

Urban

Acceptance Rate

67%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$30,955

Out-of-State

$30,955

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Continuous processing
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