Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis

UndergraduateGraduatePer Credit HourComparison
For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at FIDM LA is $34,325. The 2024 undergraduate tuition has been risen by 5.15% compared to the previous year. Its undergraduate tuition and fees is much higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $17,386.
The undergraduate estimated tuition & fees for the academic year 2024-2025 is $36,091 which is a 5.1% increase compared to 2024's rate.
The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $21,222 when a student live off campus for year 2024. The off-campus living costs stayed same compared to the previous year.
You may want to compare the school to other California schools with tuition changes from last year at California colleges tuition change page.
FIDM LA Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearTuition & FeesOFF Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$32,645$21,222
2023-2024$34,325$21,222
Change % 2023-20245.15%0.00%
2024-2025$36,091$21,222
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising - COA
FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising - Undergraduate Tuition Chart
FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising - Room and Board Coost Chart
For graduate school, the tuition and fees is $43,965 for the academic year 2023-2024. The graduate tuition has been risen by 4.08% compared to the previous year. Its graduate tuition and fees is much higher than the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $12,647.
The estimated graduate school tuition & fees is $45,760 for the academic year 2024-2025 which is a 4.1% increase compared to 2024's rate.
FIDM LA Graduate Tuition & Fees
YearTuition & FeesOFF Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$42,240$21,222
2023-2024$43,965$21,222
Change % 2023-20244.08%
2024-2025$45,760$21,222
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Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.
FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising - Graduate Tuition Chart

Tuition Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at FIDM LA. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour is $731. The graduate tuition per credit hour is $697.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearCost Per Credit Hour
Undergraduate2022-2023$695
2023-2024$731
2024-2025$769
Graduate2022-2023$670
2023-2024$697
2024-2025$725
The 2024 costs per credit hour has been officially published by IPEDS and 2025 costs is estimated based on the change rate of last two years.
FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising - Tuition per Credit Hour
FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising - Books and Supplies Costs

Compare Tuition to Similar Colleges

The next table compares the tuition & fees between FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison between FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising and Similar Schools
In-StateOut-of-State
FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising$34,325
Ashford University$13,160
Trident University International$9,240
Academy of Art University$28,024
Westcliff University$21,000
Los Angeles Film School$33,130

Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees and Costs of Attendance

Tuition & FeesCOAAfter Financial Aid

How Much is the tuition for 4 years at FIDM LA?

For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated tuition for 4 years at FIDM LA is $141,552.
Since the tuition & fees at FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising have risen very slightly (very lower than national average) over the last 4 years, the actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or University system's new tuition policy.
The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4-year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. The next table shows the estimated 4-years tuition & fees for the next 5 admission years. The estimation is based on 4-years changes in tuition & fees at the school.
Four(4) Years Tuition & Fees Estimates
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$34,745$35,170$35,600$36,036$141,552
Class of 2029Fall 2025$35,170$35,600$36,036$36,477$143,284
Class of 2030Fall 2026$35,600$36,036$36,477$36,923$145,037
Class of 2031Fall 2027$36,036$36,477$36,923$37,375$146,812
Class of 2032Fall 2028$36,477$36,923$37,375$37,832$148,608

Total College Costs Including Living Costs and Personal Expenses

The table shows the 4-years estimation of total costs of attendance (COA). It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses.
For the students who were admitted in Fall 2024, the estimated 4-years COA is $234,405.
Since the tuition & fees at FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising have risen very slightly (very lower than national average) over the last 4 years, the actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or University system's new tuition policy. The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation for the next 5 admission years at FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising.
Four(4) Years of Costs of Attendance
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$58,071$58,419$58,776$59,140$234,405
Class of 2029Fall 2025$58,419$58,776$59,140$59,512$235,847
Class of 2030Fall 2026$58,776$59,140$59,512$59,893$237,321
Class of 2031Fall 2027$59,140$59,512$59,893$60,281$238,826
Class of 2032Fall 2028$59,512$59,893$60,281$60,677$240,363

Actual COA after Receiving Financial Aid

Last year, 67% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from the federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes federal/private student loans.
After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 years of attending the school is $191,813.
Since the tuition & fees at FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising have risen very slightly (very lower than national average) over the last 4 years, the actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or University system's new tuition policy. The next table shows the 4-year COA estimation with financial aid for the next 5 admission years at FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising.
Four(4) Years Costs of Attendance after Financial Aid
Admission YearFreshmenSophomoreJuniorSenior4 Years Total
Class of 2028Fall 2024$47,423$47,771$48,128$48,492$191,813
Class of 2029Fall 2025$47,771$48,128$48,492$48,864$193,255
Class of 2030Fall 2026$48,128$48,492$48,864$49,245$194,729
Class of 2031Fall 2027$48,492$48,864$49,245$49,633$196,234
Class of 2032Fall 2028$48,864$49,245$49,633$50,029$197,771

Tuition, Fees, and Living Cost Tables and Charts

Next tables and charts illustrate the 2024 tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs in detail. We provide the previous 5 years' costs so that you can check the increased amounts of each cost item and estimate future year costs. In addition, you can check the financial aid amount including grant, scholarship, and federal student loans for the last five years. Use the left menu to explore the tuition and college costs information at FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising.
Tuition & Fees | Financial Aid
FIDM-Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising 2024 Costs of Attendance
Tuition & FeesBook & SuppliesLiving Costs
Undergraduate$34,325$2,183 $21,222
Graduate$43,965 $2,183$21,222

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