Graphic Design

Tuition

Students with prior degrees or completed college coursework may contact the Office of Admissions to discuss transferability and appropriate tuition adjustments.

Tuition and graduation fees for second year [for any two-year programs] will be based upon the prevailing tuition rate at time of acceptance and completion of second year enrollment forms. A change in major will result in a change in cost.

Tuition Schedule

Effective May 1, 2013, for students enrolling for matriculation in Summer, Fall 2013 and Winter, Spring 2014.

  • Associate of Arts (A.A.) - Branding
  • A.A. Professional Designation - Branding
  • 1st academic year [45 units]
     
    Tuition$28,210
    Books & Most Supplies*$2,100
    Matriculation Fee**$100
    Student Association Fee**$270
    Studio/Lab Usage Fee**$600
    Sub-Total$31,280
     
    2nd academic year [45 units]
     
    Tuition$28,210
    Books & Most Supplies*$1,790
    Student Association Fee**$270
    Studio/Lab Usage Fee**$600
    Graduation Fee**$225
    Sub-Total$31,095
     

    [See application fees below to calculate grand total]

    * Includes all books, most supplies, incidentals, and taxes.
    ** Non-Refundable upon matriculation.

  • 1 academic year [60 units]
     
    Tuition$31,450
    Books & Most Supplies*$2,900
    Matriculation Fee**$100
    Student Association Fee**$335
    Studio/Lab Usage Fee**$600
    Graduation Fee**$225
    Sub-Total$35,610
     

    [See application fees below to calculate grand total]

    * Includes all books, most supplies, incidentals, and taxes.
    ** Non-Refundable upon matriculation.

  • Associate of Arts (A.A.) - Entertainment
  • A.A. Professional Designation - Entertainment
  • 1st academic year [45 units]
     
    Tuition$28,210
    Books & Most Supplies*$2,100
    Matriculation Fee**$100
    Student Association Fee**$270
    Studio/Lab Usage Fee**$600
    Sub-Total$31,280
     
    2nd academic year [45 units]
     
    Tuition$28,210
    Books & Most Supplies*$1,985
    Student Association Fee**$270
    Studio/Lab Usage Fee**$600
    Graduation Fee**$225
    Sub-Total$31,290
     

    [See application fees below to calculate grand total]

    * Includes all books, most supplies, incidentals, and taxes.
    ** Non-Refundable upon matriculation.

  • 1 academic year [60 units]
     
    Tuition$31,450
    Books & Most Supplies*$2,900
    Matriculation Fee**$100
    Student Association Fee**$335
    Studio/Lab Usage Fee**$600
    Graduation Fee**$225
    Sub-Total$35,610
     

    [See application fees below to calculate grand total]

    * Includes all books, most supplies, incidentals, and taxes.
    ** Non-Refundable upon matriculation.

Application Fees Schedule
Application fees are in addition to the above total and are non-refundable.
[refer to appropriate application fees schedule below]

  • In-State Student
  • Out-Of-State Student
  • International Student
  • Paid upon application to FIDM$25
    Paid upon acceptance to FIDM*$200
    Total$225
     
  • Paid upon application to FIDM$25
    Paid upon acceptance to FIDM*$200
    Paid 30 days after acceptance to FIDM*$150
    Total$375
     
  • Paid upon application to FIDM$25
    Paid upon acceptance to FIDM*$200
    Paid 30 days after acceptance to FIDM*$300
    Total$525
     

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Examples of Tuition Financing Programs
For California Residents
For All Other U.S. Residents

Students with prior degrees or extensive college coursework completed may contact the Office of Admissions to discuss transferability and appropriate tuition adjustments or eligibility for advanced programs.

Tuition and graduation fees for second year [two-year programs] will be based upon the prevailing tuition rate at time of acceptance and completion of second year enrollment forms.

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